"For the love of money is the root of all evil." (1 Tim. 6:10a) Ergo... follow the money.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Scroll down for John Langworthy stuff.
I'm keeping the John Langworthy story on the front page for now, but a couple of local stories are in the news now. More information will be available after JL's scheduled court date on October 5th or as soon as it develops.
Please, if you were a victim of JL or any other abuser or have information about this case or abuse of anyone, regardless of how insignificant the information may seem, contact the proper authorities and let them sort it out. In Clinton, that would be detective Josh Frazier at 601-924-5252.
If the abuse or suspicion of abuse occurred in Jackson, MS:
Jackson Police Sex Crimes:
601-960-1210
In addition to either of the two police departments listed above, to provide any information regarding the JL case or abuse in Hinds County, MS, contact Assistant D.A. Jamie McBride at 601-968-6568.
If the abuse or suspicion of abuse occurred at Prestonwood or in the Dallas area:
This is a great list of victim's services information.
Dallas Police non-emergency number:
214-744-4444
Child exploitation unit:
214-671-4211
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
214-818-2600
DCAC victim assistant coordinator:
214-818-2613
DCAC will act as the go-between if you do not want to contact the police directly. Don't worry about any statute of limitations. What may seem to be an insignificant detail may be the missing puzzle piece the investigators need. Go to them and tell them what you know and let them determine if it's important! They will keep your identity confidential.
Scroll down for all the John Langworthy articles and comments or click on these links:
John Langworthy Arrested (Current JL thread. Comments are active.)
Comments are closed on these older articles, but the articles and previous comments are still available.
Church Leaders Lawyer Up In Sex Crime Investigation
Wolves in the Music Ministry - Part 2
Wolves in the Music Ministry
Thursday, September 29, 2011
John Langworthy Indicted on Sex Counts
Clarion Ledger >> Ex-minister indicted on sex counts: John Langworthy faces eight charges of gratification of lust
Associated Baptist Press >> Former music minister indicted
Previous articles:
John Langworthy Arrested
Wolves in the Music Ministry
Wolves in the Music Ministry - Part 2
Church Leaders Lawyer Up In Sex Crime Investigation
Associated Baptist Press >> Former music minister indicted
Previous articles:
John Langworthy Arrested
Wolves in the Music Ministry
Wolves in the Music Ministry - Part 2
Church Leaders Lawyer Up In Sex Crime Investigation
Photo © The Clarion-Ledger
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Adrian Rogers 80th Birthday Celebration
From the Baptist Press:
Adrian Rogers is turning 80 this year and we are going to celebrate!
BARTLETT, Tenn. (news release)--The Adrian Rogers Pastor Training Institute, the Adrian Rogers family, and Faith Baptist Church (Bartlett, TN) are hosting the Adrian Rogers 80th Birthday Celebration on Sunday evening, September 18 at 6:00pm. The event will be held in the Faith Baptist Church sanctuary. There are no tickets required; all are welcome.
This special event will commemorate the life and legacy of one of the greatest Christian leaders of the last 100 years, Dr. Adrian Rogers. In addition to commemorating his 50 plus years of public ministry, the event will celebrate the future extension of this legacy through the Pastor Training Institute and its deployment of the online Adrian Rogers School of Global Leadership. When finished, this state-of-the-art website will feature the training of Dr. Adrian Rogers which will educate and equip hundreds of thousands of global pastors, per month, that are unable to attend seminary due to cost and inaccessibility.
Leading the music portion of the event will be Dr. Jim Whitmire, who presently serves as minister of music as First Baptist Church, Jacksonville. Dr. Whitmire served as Dr. Rogers' ministry of music for 38 years, starting with First Baptist Merritt Island and moving onto Bellevue Baptist Church.
Whitmire recently noted, "I am honored to be able to participate in this event where we can truly celebrate the legacy of a very unique servant of the Lord. I'm so excited that the Pastor Training Institute continues to carry on Dr. Rogers' legacy. He loved preachers—especially young preachers. This was the genesis of the Pastor Training Institute. He saw himself growing older and transferring his wisdom and experience onto the next generation. I don't think he had any idea of how global it would go, as the ministry is committed to training 1,000,000 pastors in 100 countries by the year 2020."
Also joining in the festivities are musical guests Jamie and Dana Parker. Jamie presently serves as music minister for Dr. Ronnie Floyd at Cross Church (Springdale, Arkansas).
July 25, 2011
Yes, but did he tithe?
It appears Rusty Hyneman's house of cards has finally collapsed.
Commercial Appeal >> Fast and loose: Sweetheart bank loans spur Rusty Hyneman’s financial collapse: Lenders call in their debts and crumble developer's empire of excess
Commercial Appeal >> Developers Hyneman, Bourne pulled 'scam' on bank, contractor says
Commercial Appeal >> 'Flip' on land flops as windfall profit blows ill: Bourne, Hyneman buy acreage, sell to selves
Rusty's father, John Hyneman, is a Bellevue deacon, and Rusty is a Bellevue member although no one seems to recall seeing him there in years. Rusty's defense that the court couldn't touch his McMansion and other property because his daddy co-owned them didn't impress the court.
Commercial Appeal >> Memphis-area developer Rusty Hyneman's 'daddy defense' headed to court
Of course, this wasn't Rusty Hyneman's first brush with the law. He served time in federal prison for drug trafficking charges.
Memphis Flyer >> The art of the deal
Then there was this bizarre incident:
Commercial Appeal >> Hyneman goes to court over fight: Developer faces assault charge in incident outside Beale bar
So is this really the end of the road for Rusty Hyneman or will he prove to be Teflon-coated yet again?
I suppose the most important question to ask is if Hyneman tithed to Bellevue on all those millions. If he didn't he was living in a stolen house, driving a stolen Rolls and Bentley, flying in stolen jets, riding stolen horses... oh, wait.
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
John Langworthy Arrested
John Langworthy was arrested Wednesday, September 7th.
Newspaper articles:
Clarion Ledger >> Former Clinton music minister faces sex crime charges in 2 cities
Clarion Ledger >> Ex-minister facing sex charge
Associated Baptist Press >> Former music minister charged with sex crimes
Clarion Ledger >> Ex-minister faces Oct. 5 trial on sex counts
**NEW** Clarion Ledger >> Church should be a safe place for kids
Television:
WAPT-TV >> Former Clinton Minister Faces Sex Crime Charges
WJTV-TV >> Former Minister Arrested For Sex Crimes
WJTV-TV >> Ex-Minister's Arrest Sparks Reaction
WLBT-TV >> Former music minister faces 8 sex-related charges
FOX 40 >> UPDATE: John Langworthy Arrested
FOX 40 >> What's Next for John Langworthy
FOX 40 >> John Langworthy Arrest
WAPT-TV >> Former Minister Facing Sex Charges
WLBT-TV >> Clinton teacher out on bond for alleged sex crimes
Blogosphere:
Stop Baptist Predators >> Mississippi rep seeks secrecy for church
Stop Baptist Predators >> Admitted minister-molester: "I was not asked to resign"
Previous articles:
Wolves in the Music Ministry
Wolves in the Music Ministry - Part 2
Church Leaders Lawyer Up In Sex Crime Investigation