He admitted to slander.
Josh Buice, the president of G3 Ministries and a pastor at Pray’s Mill Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia, has stepped down from his leadership roles following revelations that he had anonymously criticized several Christian leaders online. According to a statement from the church, Buice created and operated multiple anonymous accounts over a span of three years, using them to post slanderous content targeting fellow pastors, elders, and church figures — including individuals affiliated with G3 Ministries.
The church elders revealed that Buice repeatedly denied any connection to the anonymous activity, despite being asked directly on several occasions. However, after concrete evidence surfaced linking him to the accounts, he was confronted and continued to deny responsibility for two hours before ultimately confessing. Following his admission, he expressed remorse and committed to seeking forgiveness from those he had wronged. The church acknowledged his repentance and clarified that while he is currently disqualified from eldership, his actions may not lead to permanent disqualification.
Buice’s resignation from G3 Ministries was formally accepted by its board on May 8. As a result of the scandal, the G3 National Conference — which had been scheduled for September in Atlanta — has been canceled, along with all 2025 workshops. The ministry has pledged to continue with other programs and shift focus toward creating biblically grounded content, distancing itself from the “celebrity culture” often associated with modern evangelicalism.
The situation has sparked a range of public responses. Some Christian leaders, like Justin Peters, expressed sorrow and urged prayer for Buice and those affected. Others, including author Jennifer Greenberg, questioned the motivations behind the backlash, suggesting that Buice’s downfall might have more to do with upsetting influential figures than with genuine concern for church unity or morality.