Several days ago, I posted excerpts from an article by Jon Harris discussing the takeover and transformation of formerly conservative churches.
I have admired Harris’ work. This young man is a Southeastern Seminary graduate who exhibits wisdom and insight far beyond his years.
He now has an article at The Federalist in which he suggests certain measures to prevent this type of thing:
“Churches must recognize this pattern and act. Congregants should scrutinize new leaders’ ties, demand transparency in governance, and resist outside “experts” pushing rapid change. Christians need to protect their church bylaws, preserve their unique ministries, and listen to dissenting voices before they’re silenced. The identity of American evangelicalism — its traditions, community, and faith — hangs in the balance. Congregations like Faith Baptist show that resistance can work. Heed this wake-up call before your church is remade from within.“
Simultaneously, Harris on his Twitter feed reported that numerous other parties approached him about what had been going on in their churches:
Welp, I'm getting flooded with requests to investigate other churches going through the same kind of thing Faith Baptist Knightdale did.
— Jon Harris(@jonharris1989) June 13, 2025
I suspect what was happening at Faith Baptist in Knightdale, NC is not isolated. Other folks are reporting what had happened to their churches.
Mr. Harris is on solid ground with his warning for churches to be vigilant.
I think so also, Fred. I wonder to what extent this is a reflection of more recent seminary graduates tilting more progressive. Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest certainly has tilted more in that direction during recent years.
I think, though, that ministers probably jump on bandwagons, just as many others do. I also think there are various training conferences held by various persons and organizations that attempt to get pastors to do things a certain way.