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Leadership ·

Landon MacDonald to Lead Arizona Megachurch Despite Allegations of Abuse When at Harvest Bible Chapel

By Sarah Einselen·
August 30, 2022 4:30 pm·

An Arizona megachurch has hired Landon MacDonald as a lead pastor, despite allegations MacDonald bullied and abused those in his care while pastoring at Harvest…

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Christian Media ·

Kirk Cameron Platforms Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald on TBN Show

By Julie Roys·
May 18, 2022 7:28 pm·

Christian actor Kirk Cameron on Monday featured disgraced pastor James MacDonald as a guest on Cameron’s TBN Takeaways program on “biblical illiteracy.” MacDonald was fired…

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Spiritual Abuse ·

Opinion: Harvest Leader Needs to Repent for Maligning Truth-tellers

By Julie Roys·
June 25, 2021 1:30 pm·

It’s been more than two years since Harvest Bible Chapel fired James MacDonald for “engaging in conduct . . . harmful to the best interests…

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Evangelicalism ·

James MacDonald Continues Tirade; Defends Using Hashtag “#JRgossipsl**”

By Julie Roys·
June 16, 2021 10:04 am·

Disgraced celebrity pastor, James MacDonald, continued his tirade against me and The Roys Report on Tuesday, repeatedly calling me “#JRgossipslut” and asserting that I am…

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Evangelicalism ·

James MacDonald Sends Email Asking for Money; Responds to Inquiry with Degrading Insults

By Julie Roys·
June 14, 2021 7:24 pm·

According to an independent audit of Harvest Bible Chapel, disgraced celebrity pastor, James MacDonald, siphoned off millions in church funds to support his lavish lifestyle. But according…

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Ministry Finances & Governance ·

Megachurches Receive Second Round of PPP Loans

By Barry Bowen·
May 5, 2021 5:50 pm·

Megachurches and ministries—including some rocked by controversy and scandal—are receiving a second round of federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans. In January, Harvest Bible…

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evangelical industrial complex ·

Luke MacDonald Says High-Profile Christians Paul Baloche & Dave Stone Endorse His Ministry

By Julie Roys·
December 5, 2020 12:34 pm·

Luke MacDonald has a track record of alleged abusive and bizarre behavior, and reportedly authored deceptive communications while working as an executive pastor at Harvest…

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Church Issues ·

Final Staff Letter about James MacDonald Released: “He Views Humiliating and Belittling People as a Normal Way…”

By Julie Roys·
November 25, 2020 7:40 am·

Disgraced celebrity pastor, James MacDonald, created a “culture of fear” at Harvest Bible Chapel where “loyalty” was “prioritized over righteousness.” MacDonald also viewed “humiliating and…

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Church Issues ·

Former Harvest Members Alarmed by Return of Luke MacDonald; Warn of Bullying & Bizarre Behavior

By Julie Roys·
November 20, 2020 6:55 am·

Luke MacDonald describes himself as a pastor who’s excited to share “Good News in the Neighborhood”—a slogan he’s emblazoned on an entire merchandise line of…

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Landon MacDonald to Lead Arizona Megachurch Despite Allegations of Abuse When at Harvest Bible Chapel

Kirk Cameron Platforms Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald on TBN Show

Opinion: Harvest Leader Needs to Repent for Maligning Truth-tellers

James MacDonald Continues Tirade; Defends Using Hashtag “#JRgossipsl**”

James MacDonald Sends Email Asking for Money; Responds to Inquiry with Degrading Insults

Megachurches Receive Second Round of PPP Loans

Luke MacDonald Says High-Profile Christians Paul Baloche & Dave Stone Endorse His Ministry

Final Staff Letter about James MacDonald Released: “He Views Humiliating and Belittling People as a Normal Way…”

Former Harvest Members Alarmed by Return of Luke MacDonald; Warn of Bullying & Bizarre Behavior

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Landon MacDonald to Lead Arizona Megachurch Despite Allegations of Abuse When at Harvest Bible Chapel

Kirk Cameron Platforms Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald on TBN Show

Opinion: Harvest Leader Needs to Repent for Maligning Truth-tellers

James MacDonald Continues Tirade; Defends Using Hashtag “#JRgossipsl**”

James MacDonald Sends Email Asking for Money; Responds to Inquiry with Degrading Insults

Megachurches Receive Second Round of PPP Loans

Luke MacDonald Says High-Profile Christians Paul Baloche & Dave Stone Endorse His Ministry

Final Staff Letter about James MacDonald Released: “He Views Humiliating and Belittling People as a Normal Way…”

Former Harvest Members Alarmed by Return of Luke MacDonald; Warn of Bullying & Bizarre Behavior

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