Jessica Eturralde – Author – MinistryWatch
Alleged victims claim they were as young as 5 years old
An Ohio grand jury has indicted the son of Faith Life Church leaders Gary and Drenda Keesee on 27 counts related to sexually abusing minors. On Monday, April 21, the jury charged Gary Thomas “Tom” ...
The TN missionary, previously robbed, ‘knew of the dangers’ yet chose to stay
A TN missionary to South Africa who was reportedly kidnapped and held for ransom has been safely recovered following a shootout that left three dead.
Financial secretary allegedly used church credit card to buy cruises, flights, sporting events, and hotel stays
Florida police have charged a church financial secretary with bilking her church out of nearly half a million dollars.
Criticism of financial practices and use of NDAs surface in wake of abuse investigation
Faith Life Church, a megachurch in New Albany, Ohio, faces mounting scrutiny as a current abuse scandal prompts questions about past allegations to resurface.
The children’s pastor said eviction notice, financial strain spurred his actions
A Kansas City youth pastor has been sentenced to over 29 years in prison for stabbing his family and setting his home on fire.
In a resurfaced video, Sapp instructs ushers to ‘close the doors’ until $40K goal reached
Pastor and Grammy-nominated gospel artist Marvin Sapp is addressing criticism after a resurfaced video went viral on X showing him instructing ushers to "close the doors" while taking up a church offering.
The verdict comes after a partial settlement gave the women church property
A jury says a Fort Worth pastor is liable for $124 million in damages in a sexual assault civil case—following a settlement that included giving the church property to his victims.
The theologian’s tweet addresses six-month silence, confesses sin, asks for prayers
After six months of silence, pastor and theologian Steven Lawson, 73, who stepped down from ministry following an adultery scandal, has published a public confession admitting his sin and repentance.
Flamboyant pastor has history of charges spanning three decades
Police last month arrested the bishop of Brinson Memorial Church in Trenton, New Jersey, on allegations of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy while the teen was unconscious.
Updates may reshape how churches, ministries handle charitable giving, compliance, governance
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has released a 27-page document listing a wide range of federal tax and legal updates for churches, ministries, and other nonprofit organizations in 2025. The ECFA predicts the ...
