Arkansas Baptist State Convention president expresses concern about church’s response to abuse claims

December 20, 2023 at 4:56 a.m. | Updated December 20, 2023 at 8:52 a.m.

by Frank E. Lockwood

Brad Lewter, senior pastor of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, is shown in this undated file photo. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Frank E. Lockwood)
Brad Lewter, senior pastor of Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, is shown in this undated file photo. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Frank E. Lockwood)


Arkansas Baptist State Convention President Brad Lewter expressed concerns Tuesday about Immanuel Baptist Church's handling of sex abuse accusations and its response to the victims and their families.

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