- Pastoral Misconduct/Abuse ·
Steve Lawson Had ‘5-Year Relationship’ with Woman in Her 20s, GCC Pastor Says
Disgraced pastor and former dean at The Master’s Seminary, Steve Lawson, had a “5-year relationship” with a woman in her “late 20s,” Phil Johnson, an…
- U.S. Politics ·
More Americans Open to Political Endorsements in Church; Pastors Remain Opposed
Few pastors endorse political candidates outside their role at church. Even fewer endorse during a church service. Most Americans like it that way, but they’re…
- Clergy Sexual Abuse ·
Oklahoma Pastor Convicted of Sexually Abusing Girls, Some as Young as 5 Years Old
An Oklahoma jury convicted a pastor of sexually abusing girls, some as young as 5 years old, at his horse ranch. Pastor Roy Neil Shoop,…
- News ·
Ray McCauley, Founder of South Africa’s Largest Congregation, Dies at 75
Tributes are pouring in for Ray McCauley, an influential, if controversial, pastor and spiritual leader for many South African Christians, who died this week at…
- Education ·
Shirley Hoogstra On Leading Christian Higher Ed Through A Decade of Change
After 10 years of leading the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities based in Washington, D.C., Shirley Hoogstra has a new title: president emerita. One…
- Clergy Sexual Abuse ·
Wisconsin Megachurch Pastor Re-arrested As Second Victim Comes Forward
Gabriel “Gabe” Mills, a former pastor at a megachurch in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was arrested for a new charge seconds after his preliminary hearing for previous…
- Humanitarian Aid ·
7 Religious Charities Helping With Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Many charities and nonprofit organizations are currently accepting donations to help the victims of Hurricane Helene. As the country turns its attention to Hurricane Milton,…
- Crime ·
Missouri Pastor Charged with First-Degree Murder Given $30,000 Bond After 2 Years in Jail
A Baptist pastor in Missouri has been granted $30,000 bond, after spending two years in jail on a first-degree murder charge, according to court records.…
- U.S. Politics ·
Evangelicals For Harris’ Anti-Trump Billy Graham Ad Prompts Threat of Lawsuit
The ad begins with a clip of renowned evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham, wearing glasses, a gray suit and tie, leaning in toward a pulpit.…
- Financial misconduct ·
Gateway Responds to Fraud Allegations by Claiming Church Has Decades of Audits, But Whistleblower Disputes Claim
Responding to a lawsuit accusing Dallas-based Gateway Church of financial fraud, Gateway Elder Tra Willbanks assured congregants over the weekend that the church has “independently…
- Crime ·
Wisconsin Megachurch Pastor Charged with Sending Woman’s Nudes to Himself From Her Husband’s Phone
A former pastor at a megachurch in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is facing two felony counts for allegedly transferring nude photos of a woman to his phone…
- News ·
‘Symbol of Hope’ Stands After Chapel Damaged During Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene badly battered Pretty Place Chapel at a YMCA camp in Cleveland, South Carolina. Yet despite sustaining significant damage, a wooden cross at the front of the…
- News ·
Beloved Bishop Anne Byfield, Former President of AME Bishops’ Council, Has Died
Bishop E. Anne Henning Byfield, a leader of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, has died two months into her retirement, the denomination announced last week.…
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