Deacons delay no-confidence vote on Immanuel Baptist pastor who failed to report abuse allegations

February 4, 2024 at 10:37 p.m. | Updated February 5, 2024 at 9:31 a.m.

Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith portrayed his Little Rock congregation's recent troubles as the devil's work, telling worshipers Sunday that spiritual forces are “trying to sabotage your life, your family and our church.” Deacons who have lost faith in Smith's leadership are seeking a vote of no confidence today.
(Courtesy of Immanuel Baptist Church) — Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith portrayed his Little Rock congregation's recent troubles as the devil's work, telling worshipers Sunday that spiritual forces are “trying to sabotage your life, your family and our church.” Deacons who have lost faith in Smith's leadership are seeking a vote of no confidence today. (Courtesy of Immanuel Baptist Church)

With some of its members demanding that it grapple with questions surrounding the leadership of Lead Pastor Steven Smith, Immanuel Baptist Church’s board of deacons met Sunday evening and discussed how to proceed.

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