NewSpring Church (Perry Noble, post-2016)
South Carolina-based evangelical megachurch. Founder Perry Noble fired 2016 for alcohol abuse and conduct issues; church continues with reformed governance.
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BITE breakdown
0 — South Carolina megachurch; founder Perry Noble fired 2016 for alcohol abuse and behavioural issues.
Profile facts
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.
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Timeline
- 2000NewSpring founded by Noble
- 2016Noble fired by board
Sources
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