Christian
NewSpring Church (Perry Noble, post-2016)
20/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
South Carolina-based evangelical megachurch. Founder Perry Noble fired 2016 for alcohol abuse and conduct issues; church continues with reformed governance.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — South Carolina megachurch; founder Perry Noble fired 2016 for alcohol abuse and behavioural issues.
Founded
2000
Members
Tens of thousands weekly
Active in
USA
In context
NewSpring grew under Noble's leadership to be one of the largest US Southern Baptist Convention churches. The 2016 board firing of Noble for alcohol abuse demonstrated meaningful elder accountability rare in megachurch contexts. Continues post-Noble.
Timeline
- 2000NewSpring founded by Noble
- 2016Noble fired by board
Sources
- Christianity Today coverage
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