There are 7 article(s) tagged Steve Gaines:

• March 2026

  • Steve Gaines, former Bellevue Baptist pastor, has died

    Steve Gaines, who served about two decades at Bellevue Baptist Church, has died at age 68 after a battle with kidney cancer.

    By Abigail Warren 17 hours ago

  • Former Bellevue pastor enters hospice care

    Bellevue Baptist Church asked for prayers while the former pastor’s family deals with the latest health update.

    By Abigail Warren March 12, 2026

• July 2025

  • Bellevue taps Lifeway CEO as new senior pastor

    The potential successor to Steve Gaines will preach at Bellevue Sunday, July 13, before a church-wide vote on his appointment. 

    By Abigail Warren July 08, 2025

• September 2024

  • Gaines stepping down as leader of Bellevue Baptist Church

    Steve Gaines, who has served as senior pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church for 19 years, is stepping down from the role to travel and minister as an itinerant preacher.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 23, 2024

• November 2023

  • Bellevue Baptist Church senior pastor diagnosed with kidney cancer

    “I’ve had some tests and all, but we’ll be going through a few more things,” said Bellevue Baptist pastor Steve Gaines.

    By Kambui Bomani November 20, 2023

• May 2022

  • Southern Baptist Convention announces new survivor hotline

    The Southern Baptist Convention has created a hotline for abuse victims, while preparing for the release of church leaders accused of misconduct.

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    Southern Baptists to release secret list of pastors accused of sexual abuse

    By Ben Wheeler May 25, 2022

  • Southern Baptists to release secret list of pastors accused of sexual abuse

    The report on sexual-abuse coverups among Southern Baptist congregations includes connection to a local megachurch.

    By Ben Wheeler May 24, 2022