Earlier this month, Saddleback Church co-founders Rick Warren and his wife, Kay, named Andy Wood of Echo.Church in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife, Stacie, as their successors, starting in September. I had the privilege of not only hearing him preach as a guest speaker at my church, but also meeting him after a singles event hosted by Progressive. I do pray Pastor Dates is not spread too thin and that he has the support needed to lead such a large flock effectively. Cancel culture is wrong but shouldnt we have heard something about it at least? And I have loved various pastors like family; some have ministered to my family for DECADES, and have baptized, married, counseled, and even eulogized GENERATIONS of my family. She loves the Word and words, is a binge reader and grammar nut, and is fanatic (as her family can attest) about Jeopardy! And Progressive only has one location. Children are a gift from God. Are there things at Progressive you will have to step away from? That was the old Southern Baptists, I promised them and others in our church. Sis Sharon Lillard Homegoing Service on Vimeo These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I completely understand your concern, Tricia. That was the last straw for Dates, he wrote in a column for Religion News Service. Great! Warren announced his intention to retire last year after over 40 years of ministry and began the search for "the next-generation pastor.". In the early discussion around the seminary presidents statement, which released last month, SBC president J. D. Greear recognized some of the issues with such emphasis on critical race theory (CRT) itself. Dates to speak at your next event, please complete the Speaker Request form. I think these churches, with the history, the power, and relevance they have, can help shape a pipeline and platform for developing young people, young leaders, teachers, preachers, music ministry leaders, and nonprofit developers that Chicago needs these churches to develop across platforms. . Charlie Dates preaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2017. But dozens of majority-black churches are joining the SBC each year, so the numbers are still growingjust not as fast as they once were. Pastoral leadership is a storied pillar in both of these churches. You've read 0 of 5 of todays most popular posts. Pastor Charlie Dates speaks at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago. Pastor Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago lamented, "This is a very tiring conversation, not simply because of the events of recent weeks, but because this has been a 401-year . There is no such thing as the Old Southern Baptists.. Rev. Feel free to watch our services online! He teaches preaching at Wheaton College and serves as an Affiliate Professor of the Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary and as Affiliate Professor of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Meeks called Dates the greatest preacher in our nation. The recent departures caught the attention of Southern Baptist leaders who were disappointed to see them go, particularly fellow African Americans. The mega church concept is already troublesome. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. The specter of racial animus and theological arrogance was giving way to a new era of Christian leadership, I suggested. I need to say that this is not an ambition of mine. 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It actually makes me think of Moses, who was advised on how to make leading the growing number of Israelites more manageable by placing them into groups and delegating. Its not making me feel good; warm and fuzzy. Charlie Dates of the Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, one of the pastors who have already severed ties, said the November statement was "the last straw." "When did the theological architects of American slavery develop the moral character to tell the church how it should discuss and discern racism?" . We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. That somehow God grants the capacity and that God grants the resources and support. Please click here to learn how. And how have you begun planning to deal with those challenges? We want to see younger families come to our church and the last thing that we want is to stand in the way of that.". When Albert Mohler, the president of the Southern Baptist Seminary, said the only politically moral option for Christians was the Republican Party, I asked other SBC leaders, good Christian men, to challenge him. On one hand, Progressive is what I would call progressively traditional, and Salem is traditionally progressive. Join us before worship service on Sunday, March 19th directly following service. My acknowledgement of this is not a statement of submission, but an act of defiance. Ill become senior pastor of both the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago and remain that at Progressive.. We haveI thinka very Paul and Timothy kind of relationship. So, I propose to you that we need a new organism, not led in full by white men; a Christian collective that makes room for the essentials of the faith and the diversity of the Church; a robust engine that finances the impoverished sides of the Church, speaks justice courageously to the government and cares gently for the oppressed, marginalized and women. But it would be foolish to assume its humanly possible to do this in and of myself. Yeah thats in bad form. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? This workshop will cover everything from home buying basics to the most important step, funding and loan process. Its been anchored in the community. This isnt something that I read or something that I watched; this is a ministry that I participated in and had a front row seat to as a kid, said Dates, who grew up at Salem and attended its former school, Salem Christian Academy. While I do not know much about Charlie Dates, it has becoming increasingly true that the higher you rise the harder you fall. "We want to see our church be vibrant. They are ready to see their young adopt the very vestiges of hate that enslaved us in the name of Gods authoritative word. Brian The two churches will remain separate, and he plans on preaching two sermons each Sunday. Return to homepage. I didnt say Pastor Dates was the ONLY person who could minister to me; I dont have anyone in my life like htat. Another thing is I dont think this dual assignment is in perpetuity. Weve got to be able to have our 12 stones from our Chicago Jordan River, with a keen eye on the hills and mountains of Jericho and the other cities in Canaan. Charlie Dates Has Led Progressive Baptist To choose a successor Meeks says he and his wife, First Lady Jamell Meeks, prayed and fasted. The SBC experienced a 43 percent jump in majority-black churches between 1998 and 2002, compared to 11 percent over the most recent four years. Charlie has 1 job listed on their profile. It seems to me that God has been up to this, directing this well before I could tell. I dont even know what sort of issue Dates had with whoever (again, Im rarely on social media), but even I can spot your bias here. Thats the good ol boys club. He was also on staff at Salem Baptist for five years as Meeks preaching assistant before becoming Progressives youngest-ever senior pastor at age 30. I do know it is a debate in the Black community about using certain colorist or racially-charged terms against each other. Dates new role will mean others will take on some of what Dates does now at Progressive, he said. I returned to our Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago with a bit of sophomoric optimism. ), Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago. He holds a PhD in Historical Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. 3658 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60609, 773-268-6048 | INFO@PROGRESSIVECHICAGO.ORG. CT interviewed him about the history of the two congregations and his call to lead Salem Baptist. Ill tell you: abolition, the womens suffrage movement, the civil rights movement, a Black U.S. president who was initially against partial-birth abortion, non-white male faculty at their seminaries and now a theory that uncovers our nations de jure and de facto segregation. Our seminaries, many of them are in decline. Pretty sure there were no consequences whatsoever for him over it. I had to fight all of my flesh not to just walk away. . For the second time in two days, a prominent Black pastor has publicly quit the Southern Baptist Convention over its seminary presidents' campaign against Critical Race Theory. All rights reserved. Pastor Charlie Dates is the Senior Pastor of The Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Progressive is a church of five generations. When we make one man or woman our everything, bad things are bound to happen. As a highly sought-after speaker, he is widely invited to preach at churches and speak at retreats, conferences, and universities throughout the United States and abroad. Dates preaches at the 2019 African American Preaching Conference. Ive learned there is an unwritten rule in the SBC: Dont criticize an entity head. There is a HUGE problem with adoring a pastorany pastor, even a truly great one. Could you describe your relationship with Meeks? Charlie Dates Returns to the Chicago Church that Shaped Him Sarah Einselen is an award-winning writer and editor based in Texas. I believe now that the time has come for me to yield to a younger person.. Around the country, people run into me and tell me, Oh I got baptized at that church, or Oh, I remember Sunday school at that church. Its legend and its lore is huge. Dates's 100-year-old congregation only began affiliating with the SBC last year, joining as a dual affiliate with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, a mainline, African American. Mohler, to take one example, endorsed a philandering, racist president, thereby betraying his Black and brown Christian family. I cant speak much about Salem Baptist Church (other than its known in the Black community here in Chicago due to its sheer size), but I do know Progressive. It was the first time to my knowledge that white evangelicals had celebrated in concert the life, memory and work of the Rev. Meeks' retirement comes at a time when many longtime church leaders have been transitioning out of leadership as they contend with dwindling attendance and other ministry upheavals laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to see our church grow. Some Black Southern Baptists feel shut out by white leaders Dates response to the controversy was that its not racist because its between black people. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Senior Pastor at Progressive Baptist Church - Chicago . I want to be clear though, Im not saying Im the only Timothy he has, in the same way that Paul had others. Charlie Dates has been working as a Youngest Senior Pastor at Progressive Baptist Church for 12 years. fellowship and personal friendship, could have been met by a holy man of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or any other world religionor by a secular counselor or self-help advocate. We need new opportunities. To learn more about how you can begin or deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ, visit us at ProgressiveChicago.org . "It's Alright to Cry"| Pastor Charlie Dates | Progressive Chicago by Pastor Charlie Dates. Were living in a time where so many young people are walking away from the church and where church attendance numbers are in the dumps. I dont need to be Einstein to understand that with all these jobs he is not truly doing any of them full time. Calling him "the greatest young preacher in our nation today," Rev. I see the Pauline example in the Gospel of teachers/leaders being figures that we seek and respect for guidance and direction and boundaries, and not necessarily the same functions that friends and family (in or outside of the church) perform. Dr. Charlie E. Dates currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois as well as Affiliate Professor of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and NFL Chaplain for the Chicago Bears. 3658 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL, 60609, 773-268-6048 | INFO@PROGRESSIVECHICAGO.ORG. Raised on the southside of Chicago, he came of age having welcomed Christ into his life early. Its one thing to adore someone you dont have any personal relationship with. 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In accepting the role, Dates said he sees Salem Baptist Church of Chicago as a global church. Who will pay for the SBCs abuse reforms over the long term? How did they, who in 2020 still dont have a single Black denominational entity head, reject once and for all a theory that helps to frame the real race problems we face? The head of the SBCs National African American Fellowship, which had raised concerns about the critical race theory statement a week ago, said he was saddened by the announcements. Services Progressive Baptist Church Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. But the bones are good. Dr. Charlie Dates became the youngest senior pastor at Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago in 2011 at age 30 and in January 2023, he became the senior pastor of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. The theory came up in a controversial resolution that passed at the SBCs 2019 annual meeting, when Greear was elected. Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. His wife Kirstie also followed up to pray with me and further encourage me. Logos of the six Southern Baptist Convention seminaries. What challenges do you anticipate with the dynamic of pastoring two congregations? Charlie Dates is set to succeed Rev. Dates, 41, is a graduate of Salem's now-closed Salem Christian Academy. Sad, but not at all surprising. Photo courtesy of Progressive Baptist Church I respect the importance of Christian denominations, the. Come stop by the north lobby to have your picture and/or video taken on March 19th and the 26th directly following service, As our church family continues to grow, we want to welcome our new members home. But there is nothing wrong with loving those who I do have personal relationships with, and have really left an impact on my faith, family, and heart. Its time for Salem to have younger leadership . And while Progressive is a large congregation (around 1000 members), it doesnt come close to Salem (which has about 10,000). No matter what age, PBC Kids offers fun, age-appropriate programming that help your children connect with God. He opposed the legalization of gay marriage,called for a boycott over funding disparities at Chicago Public Schools, and once served as spiritual adviser to disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly. Rev. Event Calendar Progressive Baptist Church He also told him hes still willfully acting like hes a slave because he rejects CRT. On March 27-28, Dates will give a sermon and lecture at Samford University for the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies annual Dotson M. Nelson Lecture. Their stand against racism rings hollow when in their next breath they reject theories that have been helpful in framing the problem of racism, he wrote, disappointed that the presidents would come together to speak out against it rather than turning their criticism toward other ills such a racism itself. Its important to highlight that this is not conventional. I think the distinction is that I can serve Salem well by loving her through the preaching ministry and pastoral care, and she will follow. I also understand how a personal relationship strengthens that love; that is the importance of us having relationships in the body of Christ. What I benefit from is far greater than just a tip from him here or there; its more of a model of a life lived. Dates, 41, graduated from Salems now-shuttered Christian Academy. "The Kingdom work is never to stop with one generation. The resolution clarified the theory could be employed, but only subordinate to Scripture.. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. I ADORE Charlie Dates. "We can multiply that in evangelism, in discipleship, in educating our kids in reducing violence, shutting down liquor stores and opening up new opportunities to help rescue families and that's the church being the church.". I adore Charlie Dates BECAUSE of how he and his wife PERSONALLY ministered to me when I needed it. Dr. Charlie Dates is widely invited to preach at churches, conferences and universities throughout the United States. It just isnt where God has me in this season of my life (yet). and pro football. I had to tell my church I was wrong. Dr. Charlie Dates is widely invited to preach at churches, conferences and universities throughout the United States. I dont idolize Pastor Dates, nor is he my everything. His decision came two days after West made a similar argument in a Baptist Standard op-ed. And God has blessed us with our own son as the churchs next pastor. Charlie Dates - Youngest.. - Progressive Baptist Church | ZoomInfo They both, in that regard, have a history of absolutely incredible pastors. Dr. Charlie Dates will take his place. And I recognize that. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. I just checked and you can still see the tweet for yourself, he refused to delete it. As I am contemplating leaving my current evangelical church, Progressive is on my list of places Im considering and praying about for a new church home, and a lot of it is due to the Dates family. Progressives buildings were built without a dime of debt at a time where Black people could not get a loan from a bank. They do not understand themselves to be beneficiaries of a system that marginalizes people of color.". Why America needs the Black church for its own survival Some in our ranks inappropriately use the label of CRT! to avoid legitimate questions or as a cudgel to dismiss any discussion of discrimination. He has a bachelor of arts degree in speech communication and rhetoric from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; a master of divinity degree and a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. We are partnering with The Chicago Partnership to present this opportunity to the South Side! As for me, I will always be grateful.
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