Calvary Chapel
- Evangelicalism ·
Embattled Calvary Chapel Cary Closes After Tumultuous Few Months
Calvary Chapel Cary, an embattled North Carolina congregation whose pastor quietly tried to sell the church, abruptly resigned, then returned a month later, has ended…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Houston-Area Pastor Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
The former pastor of a now-shuttered Calvary Chapel congregation in south-central Texas has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing child sex abuse…
- Church Issues ·
Calvary Chapel Pastor Reclaims Church After Resigning: ‘I’m Ba-ack’
Calvary Chapel Cary (CCC) Pastor Rodney Finch has reclaimed his church, after resigning last month amid controversy and allegations of misconduct. “I’m ba-ack,” Finch…
- Leadership Misconduct/Abuse ·
Embattled Calvary Chapel Pastor Abruptly Resigns Days After Quietly Trying to Sell Church
An embattled Calvary Chapel pastor, who quietly put his church building up for sale last month, resigned abruptly Sunday, after 30 years of pastoring there.…
- Clergy Sexual Abuse ·
Houston-Area Pastor Arrested on Child Porn Charges, Removed by Church Board
The longtime pastor of a Calvary Chapel congregation in south-central Texas has been arrested on child pornography-related charges and removed from his pastoral role by…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Former Calvary Chapel Pastor in Virginia Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse
A former Calvary Chapel pastor and speaker is serving jail time in Virginia on multiple charges related to child sexual abuse, records obtained by The…
- Church Issues ·
Opinion: Christian Boot Camps Put Students in Danger, Says Marine
Rebecca Hopkins’ article detailing the existence and abuses of Calvary Chapel South Bay Pastor Chet Lowe‘s “boot camps” was sadly not too surprising to me.…
- Evangelicalism ·
Calvary Chapel Pastor Runs Persecution-Themed Boot Camp With ‘Simulated Torture,’ Former Students Say
Influential and up-and-coming Calvary Chapel pastor, Chet Lowe, runs a Christian boot camp in southern California that simulated torture as a part of its discipleship…
- Sexual Harassment/Abuse ·
Wisconsin Pastor Arrested for Attempted Solicitation of Minor in Sting Operation
The lead pastor of an evangelical church in northwest Wisconsin has been arrested in a solicitation of minors sting operation conducted by state and local…
- Ministry Finances & Governance ·
Opinion: Who Can Fire the Pastor?
Who can fire the pastor? It’s a key question to ask when investigating the power structure of churches and ministries as a growing number of pastors…
- COVID ·
Maranatha Chapel to Honor Pastor Ray Bentley, Who Died from COVID-19 Complications
Maranatha Chapel in San Diego is holding special services this weekend to honor senior pastor Ray Bentley, who died from complications of COVID-19, the church…
- Evangelicalism ·
Wife of Calvary Chapel Pastor Benefitted From Britney Spears’ Estate—Church Got Money Too
Entertainment manager Louise “Lou” Taylor, wife of Calvary Chapel Brentwood Senior Pastor Rob Taylor, may be best known for her former business arrangement managing Britney…
- Church Issues ·
Despite Many Reports of Lying, Bullying & Blacklisting, Calvary Megachurch Pastor Remains
Former staff, deacons, and members of a 2,000-member Texas megachurch associated with the Calvary Chapel movement are accusing the senior pastor there of lies, bullying,…
- Abuse ·
Calvary Chapel Pastor Remains Despite Reports of Addiction, Abuse & Financial Misconduct
For years, former members and staff at Calvary Chapel Cary have complained about their pastor’s alleged drug addiction, bullying, and misuse of funds to the…
- Church Issues ·
James MacDonald Announces Return to Pulpit with 8-Part Series at Calvary Chapel South Bay
Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald last night announced that he’ll be returning to the pulpit on March 22 with an 8-part series at Calvary Chapel South…
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