Jessica Eturralde, Author at MinistryWatch - Page 4 of 22
Mandatory reporting laws, how they've changed, and what falls under clergy-penitence
Police in several states have arrested church leaders for failing to report alleged child abuse.
Jackie Shroyer gets time in Angolan prison for masterminding late husband’s death
A court in Angola has convicted missionary Jackie Shroyer of masterminding her husband’s murder.
New indictment lists three felony charges for attempting to mislead detectives
A jury has indicted former Truett McConnell University (TMU) Vice President Bradley Reynolds on three felony false-statement charges for lying to law enforcement about a years-long alleged abusive relationship with a student and former employee.
Giving modestly rebounds—and demand continues to rise
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has published its 2025 State of Giving report. Released on Giving Tuesday, the latest report offers a detailed look at how Christ-centered ministries are weathering the ongoing economic ...
Judge who imposed “lenient” sentence recuses himself from case
Earlier this month, a Mississippi judge imposed three years of house arrest and seven years of probation for church outreach coordinator and high school coach Lindsey Whiteside after she pleaded guilty to one count of ...
Defining ‘church’ in 2025 and beyond
What is clear is that “Church,” as Americans have long known it, is changing.
Small MS community cries double standard for light sentence of female youth leader who abused minor
A student outreach coordinator at Getwell Church and assistant girls' high school basketball coach has been sentenced after she pleaded guilty to one count of felony sexual battery involving an underage female church member.
The incarcerated youth pastor is the son of Gary and Drenda Keesee
A woman has filed a civil suit against an Ohio megachurch's former youth pastor, alleging he sexually abused her when she was 5.
The Alford Plea allows accused to accept lighter form of punishment while maintaining innocence
A court has sentenced Benjamin Wayne Damron—a former church volunteer and youth soccer coach charged in 2022 with 10 counts of sexual crimes against children—to 24 months of probation on one felony charge. The sentencing ...
Clayton County officials defend removing teens from church basement. Church insists officials knew and gave approval.
An Atlanta church is seeking answers after authorities removed 12 foster youth from its basement in the middle of the night.
