The K-12 school’s financial efficiency climbs, but transparency gaps remain a concern for donors.
Plus, building trust, He Gets Us, remembering Robert Sloan
Case highlights need for churches to screen leaders and enforce child-safety policies.
Plus, Bill Hwang found guilty, and Matt Redman describes mistreatment at hands of former pastor.
The movement, fueled by Elizabeth Carlock Phillips, is stripping nondisclosure agreements from child sexual abuse settlements.
Wycliffe Bible Translators remains at the top of the list, more than doubling the revenue of the next closest group.
Plus, resolution to curb ‘de-banking,’ Hillsong whistleblower document, and more.
Plus, mall culture 2.0 and other signs and wonders from this week.
Most read stories of the year.
New True Charity initiative uses ‘earn it’ model to break poverty cycle.
Approval marks end of two major challenges faced by school in recent years
Little change for the year could reflect concern about economy
Avodah Connect and Dallas Baptist University explore how AI can shorten decades-long translation timelines without losing theological depth.
WA ruling exempting clergy from reporting abuse learned during confession raises questions of evangelical accountability
International ministries partnering with boots on the ground to help communities
Church has removed elder from leadership and hired GRACE to assist in response.
A child psychologist by training, Dobson crossed over from academia to pro-family activism with his 1977 founding of Focus on the Family.
The Rise of the Nones is Real, but Exvangelicals are not the Cause
Calvary Chapel Cary pastor secretly lists property, Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church’s radical generosity, Stuart Briscoe dies, and more.
Kirbyjon Caldwell pleaded guilty to scamming elderly out of $3.5M
The recipient of radical generosity as a kid, one man makes generosity a key part of his family and business
Cross Timbers Pastor Josiah Anthony was asked to resign last year.
Jakes told NBC’s ‘Today’ show he suffered a ‘massive heart attack’
Other former staff seek to recoup millions from ex-billionaire philanthropist
James Whitford of True Charity Says “No”
Lifeline Children’s Services working to help nearly 50 families finalize in-process adoptions
Index tracks revenue of large Christian ministries
School is being sued for failing to report alleged abuse by a coach, who was arrested in June 2024
Bill being dubbed by some as the ‘nonprofit killer’
Revenue rises at poverty relief ministry after mergers and acquisitions, now operates under parent umbrella Corus International
Honoring veterans, Typhoon Kristine recovery, Christmas devotional for kids, training leaders in the 10/40 window
Christian Ministries Urgently Seek Your Experience and Service
Robert Morris resigned over allegations he abused minor
"Spiritual warfare" on Christian college campuses
Grand Canyon University fined, BGEA gets venue money back, rally at Liberty over sexual assault cases, Gospel for Asia raided, MinistryWatch interviews GRACE founder
Six women have filed another lawsuit against OUR Founder Tim Ballard claiming he exploited them.
One couple embraces counter-cultural approach to generosity
Weeks before election, report eyes immigration struggle for persecuted Christians
“I will not abandon my post except by His clearly revealed will,” Joyner said.
Ratings Drop for Communitas International, Ozark Christian College; Rise for George Fox U., Seattle Pacific U.
Lead Pastor Steve Gaines announces transition plan for next senior pastor
Annual Dutch Fest, Kids Ninja Challenge, feminine hygiene kits, FCA’s new director of Global Field Operations
New denomination meeting to adopt constitution and iron out governance structure.
Lifeway survey says personal character, abortion, and religious liberty are most important factors
Free urgent care, sexual trauma training for missionaries, safe water in Uganda, holistic care in Oklahoma
Federal lawsuit filed by 18-year-old claims she was physically, mentally, and sexually abused
Bishop I.V. Hilliard’s 24-acre compound includes multiple houses, luxury amenities
Pastors Josiah Anthony and Byron Copeland resigned from Cross Timbers Church in Argyle.
Federal district judge determined PPP loan rules were neutral and not religiously discriminatory.
Many churches use summer for international missions work. These Southern Baptists envisioned something closer to home.
Baking skills for trafficking survivors, young mother support group, weekend food for hungry students, audio Bibles in Azerbaijan
The Rock church in Castle Rock won temporary injunction after being charged with zoning violation.
ECFA no longer files Form 990 with IRS, but does post it online
Shopping with purpose, ‘Dress a Girl,’ breaking poverty cycle through education, CCCU’s new president
The Dallas-area megachurch was founded by Chuck Swindoll.
Congregations reported steady growth in years since they became independent.
The accused had reportedly served at four different churches around the state.
Ratings rise for Medical Teams International, Global Catalytic Ministries, Mercy Chefs; Drop for American Family Association
The couple is accused of stealing $100K from their drug rehabilitation ministry
Thomas Jay Oord advocates for full LGBTQ inclusion; also embraces open theism
Adoption agency resumes services, RZIM, Russell Moore resigns, and Promise Keepers
Indictment is first public acknowledgment from DOJ that it is investigating the SBC.
The missions founder was struck by a vehicle on his morning walk
The church had reached an agreement, but the city has brought charges again.
Resignations come as ministry is set to host huge annual conference
When you squander your credibility, even when you tell the truth no one believes you
Monte Chitty fled prosecution in Florida for allegedly assaulting a minor
Salem Media Reports Big Loss
Evangelistic ministry growing, but expenses exceed revenue
School is one of four shuttered since 2020 after numerous pending allegations and lawsuits claim child abuse
The lawsuit does not accuse Jakes of wrongdoing.
Committee also voted out Kentucky church for having woman pastor
A new report details the dangers targeting Iranian Christians
WEEKLY REVIEW: Database Changes, Podcast Highlights & More: Back to the Bible, Calvary University, Dare 2 Share among those with low Financial Efficiency Rating
Interim director and military veteran Kurt Fuller sees proper leader training as ‘critical.’
Lakewood’s famous pastor broke down in tears as he made the announcement.
The former Washington-based pastor is set to find out next month if his defamation lawsuit will proceed.
MinistryWatch Podcast: Haiti Church Arms Smuggling, YouVersion’s Top Bible Verses, and Alabama Church Bankruptcy Case
DECLINERS: Charity: Water, Cornerstone University; ADVANCERS: Fellowship of Companies for Christ, Joni and Friends
Survivors of abuse associated with New Tribes Mission, now Ethnos360, will be offered ‘follow-up care.’
Atlanta-based Story Church leaders Toni and Sam Collier announce divorce
Adult Survivors Act resulted in 2500 lawsuits
MAPS Global establishes houses of prayer in the 10-40 window, where the majority of people are considered ‘unreached.’
The pastor obtained over $500,000 in federal loans for fake businesses.
To date, at least 2,804 churches have left the United Methodist Church since 2019, according to United Methodist News Service.
The wildly popular show is the first multiseason drama to hit Floodlight, a free streaming platform launched by Prison Fellowship in March 2020.
On Carl Lentz's predictable and tragic return to church ministry.
ECFA Membership Changes, MinistryWatch Database Changes, What’s on the Podcast? On This Date at MinistryWatch
Texas megachurch has an interrelated web of ministries that offer little information to the public
Great generosity does not require great wealth
Jesus Film Project, Elder Orphan Care, The Immigration Coalition, and Woman’s Missionary Union
Paula White-Cain, one of the “Grassley Six,” named to Trump Administration
Former Baylor president led HCU’s “most monumental” years before sudden death at 77
These ministries don’t always make headlines, but they meet daily needs of people with disabilities and their families.
Improper evidence gathering results in dismissal of one of six accusers.
How faithful stewardship and accountability differentiate ministries in an age of cynicism.