ONE YEAR AGO: On Jan. 16, 2025, MinistryWatch reported about accusations against Brandon Meeks claiming he had misrepresented his academic credentials and hidden his criminal past. Read more here.
TWO YEARS AGO: On Jan. 19, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that churches were being fined for providing shelter to homeless persons during bitterly cold weather. One of the churches, Dad’s Place, recently won a continuing court battle with the City of Bryan, Ohio, and can once again house homeless persons. Read more here.
THREE YEARS AGO: On Jan. 18, 2023, MinistryWatch reported that former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt returned to the pulpit eight months after allegations became public that he had sexually assaulted another pastor’s wife. Read more here.
FOUR YEARS AGO: On Jan. 20, 2022, MinistryWatch reported that three members of the group overseeing the investigation into sexual abuse allegations in the Anglican Church in North America’s Upper Midwest Diocese resigned a few days earlier, saying the team “downplayed or ignored” abuse survivors’ needs. For full coverage of the ACNA, read here.
Access to MinistryWatch content is free. However, we hope you will support our work with your prayers and financial gifts. To make a donation, click here.
FIVE YEARS AGO: On Jan 20, 2021, MinistryWatch reported that Nyack College had sold most of its property in order to stay afloat. The school, which changed its name to Alliance University, announced its closure in 2023. Read more here.
SIX YEARS AGO: On Jan. 17, 2020, MinistryWatch reported Vision Church of Atlanta added Dr. Lakara Foster, a self-proclaimed psychic medium, to its staff. Read more here.