Dr. Charlie Dates became the youngest senior pastor at Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago in 2011 at age 30. And while Progressive is a large congregation (around 1000 members), it doesnt come close to Salem (which has about 10,000). In January 2023, Reverend Dates became the Senior Pastor of the Salem Baptist Church of Chicago. The first challenge is getting the churches to sense that where God gives a vision, theres always provision. The mega church concept is already troublesome. Our seminaries, many of them are in decline. 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. 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All rights reserved. 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? Dates wrote in an op-ed Friday for the Religion News Service. Legal Clinic The Social Justice Ministry is here to help through our Gospel Justice Center Legal Clinic. In a video of the announcement, Meeks said after he and his wife fasted and prayed about the succession of the ministry, they felt confident in selecting Dates. Are there things at Progressive you will have to step away from? 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. Many cannot even define what CRT is, he tweeted. The other thing is, in terms of preaching, I plan on preaching two services on Sunday morning: one at Progressive and one at Salem. Not able to make? . I have, by the grace of God, the DNA of both churches.. True authentic faith is going to be limited to a tiny remnant in the last days; the separation of wheat and tares is being done as we speak. When I came to Progressive, it took me a while to actually get my feet under me because of some of the history and nature of the church, and it required a lot of patience and long-suffering initially. It is the work of that church, but its also Reverend Meeks, the pastor of that church. I also understand how a personal relationship strengthens that love; that is the importance of us having relationships in the body of Christ. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? He announced Sunday he'll preach his last sermon to the 10,000-member church on January 8, 2023. Another thing is I dont think this dual assignment is in perpetuity. To be clear, the SBC has some longstanding, credible Black pastors in its tribe, and I dont mean the kind who are tokens or assimilators. In accepting the role, Dates said he sees Salem Baptist Church of Chicago as a global church. The SBCs power structure wants to maintain white dominance. Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. 99% of these megachurch icons and celebrities were nowhere near as righteous as Smith to start with, and only continue to deteriorate from that starting point, with time and fame. But Pastor Dates said, I know you probably dont like me right now, I can tell from how youre reacting to what Im saying; but Im not here to get you to like me. Dr. Charlie Edward Dates is Senior Pastor at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, IL. Pastor Charlie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Rhetoric at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and both a Master of Divinity Degree and PhD at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School . No One Knows. Photo courtesy of Progressive Baptist Church. Heavily influenced by the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, W.E.B. I just only pray he does not become spread too thin by leading two large churches. The Social Justice Ministry is here to help through our Gospel Justice Center Legal Clinic. Meeks has led the African American congregation, now at nearly 10,000 members, since its founding in 1985. With teary eyes, I just told them I hope that they accept my recommendation when that time comes. He hijacked the affirmation meeting of the Baptist Faith & Message, turning it into a conservative resurgence revival. James Meeks announced Sunday that Pastor Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago will succeed him as leader of the 10,000-member Salem Baptist Church of Chicago when he steps out of the role in January 2023. I ADORE Charlie Dates. Wests The Church Without Walls (originally Brookhollow Baptist Church) has ranked among the 100 biggest in the country and averages 9,000 people in weekly attendance, according to its site. Two things. 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. But some have grown frustrated with their position in a denomination that remains largely white (African Americans make up just 6 percent of Southern Baptists, according to Pew Research Center). 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. Rev. Its more than just Progressive and Salem. It's to multiply in every generation and right now the church in Chicago needs fresh dynamic trained Gospel fire leaders. I just hate to see us automatically dismiss a pastor, church or ministry due to size. I dont know anything about Pastor Dates using a slur I havent heard anything about it, nor do I know anything about the context, response, or outcomes. 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Atlanta pastor John Onwuchekwa left the SBC over the summer due to concerns over its approach to racial issues. On one hand, Progressive is what I would call progressively traditional, and Salem is traditionally progressive. Who will pay for the SBCs abuse reforms over the long term? 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. To invite Dr. Show Progressive Baptist Church Podcast, Ep Great Expectations | Joshua 14:6-15 | Pastor Bryan Carter - Jul 26, 2022 How do Salem Baptist and Progressive Baptist compare, and what makes you a fit for both congregations at this moment? The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. I would rather not compare them, only because I wouldnt want to say the wrong thing and have someone read it and judge my intent. Meeks called Dates the greatest preacher in our nation. Here it was, I thought, further proof that the old SBC was fading. Im not sure I understand your point. 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. Dates also served on Salem's ministry team for a while before leaving in 2011 to serve as the leader of Progressive Baptist Church. He is a contributing author to Letters To A Birmingham Jail and Say It: Celebrating Expository Preaching in the African American Tradition, and is currently working on his first single-authored book on Christianity and Social Justice. Salem Baptist is one of several megachurches whose pastors are passing the baton. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Welcome to the weekly podcast of Progressive Baptist Church with Pastor and Author, Dr. Charlie Dates. They do not understand themselves to be beneficiaries of a system that marginalizes people of color.". The congregation has grown into one of the largest black churches in the city. Chicago has rich Black churches throughout the South and West sides, in particular. Your daily news briefing from the editors of CT: Southern Baptist Convention Disfellowships Saddleback Church, Christian Conservationists Sue to Protect Ghana Forest, Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Beautiful Mystery of Gods Silence. I had to fight all of my flesh not to just walk away. On one hand, the legacy has to continue. 1 is my itinerant ministry will take a reduction, and I will be present locally a lot more, which Im looking forward to. Neither is it a premeditated desire of mine. My relationship with him is dynamic. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. How will your role there look different? These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Get the most recent headlines and stories from Christianity Today delivered to your inbox daily. I dont idolize Pastor Dates, nor is he my everything. Your daily news briefing from the editors of CT: After Chaos and Crisis, Beth Moore Still Finds Refuge in the Church, Christian Conservationists Sue to Protect Ghana Forest, I Was the Proverbial, Drug-Fueled Rock and Roller, Everything Everywhere All at Once and the Beautiful Mystery of Gods Silence. Charlie served as an apprentice to Pastor K. Edward Copeland and started his formal, practical training at the New Zion Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois. Progressive Baptist Church of Chicago | Chicago IL They would not. How are you hoping to continue to cultivate that with both congregations? Yeah thats in bad form. There is a HUGE problem with adoring a pastorany pastor, even a truly great one.
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