Kim Roberts, Author at MinistryWatch
Plus, Gateway sued over its use of tithes, Awana’s international discipleship ministry, Duplantis calls for more giving, and more.
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, the use of AI and cryptocurrency to scam churches, Gateway Church sued over use of tithes, Awana’s international discipleship ministry, and more.
Brett Bymaster says his family drained retirement savings to fund his defense.
A former youth pastor who was acquitted of charges that he sexually abused two minors is now suing his former church to recover nearly $450,000 in legal expenses he incurred defending himself.
Plaintiff alleges Feucht knew TPUSA had already agreed to fund the tour.
An amended lawsuit against Sean Feucht Ministries alleges Feucht solicited a $250,000 donation for his 2023 tour despite knowing Turning Point USA had already agreed to fund the tour’s expenses.
List represents $5 billion in revenue for the 285 ministries in these categories.
Cru once again tops the list of the country’s largest Christian evangelism and discipleship ministries with $704 million in revenue. There are 285 ministries in these categories in the MinistryWatch database.
Lawsuits in Florida and Texas raise questions over trademark rights.
Two Christian media ministries are battling over the “Hope” trademark in federal court. Hope Channel alleges infringement, while Hope Media Group says its marks don’t infringe and have coexisted for years without known confusion.
Plus, disaster relief groups help after Hurricane Helene, YWAM founder dies, NFL star becomes face of a Mississippi scandal, and more.
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, Mike Bickle is “permanently disqualified” from holding church office, relief for Hurricane Helene victims, YWAM founder dies, and more.
AME guidance recommends multiple signers on church bank accounts.
Tulsa pastor Keith Mayes admitted diverting more than $500K from Vernon AME Church. The case raises questions about the church’s financial controls as AME guidance urges multiple bank-account signers.
Michael Deckinga pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material.
Former Mid-America Reformed Seminary VP Michael Deckinga was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and ordered to pay $50K in restitution.
Plus, strained family relationships within The Network churches, Christian college enrollment, and more
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, pastor and author Voddie Baucham dies at 56, families report strained relationships with relatives involved with The Network churches, Chris Tomlin continues tour with Hillsong, and ...
Church also investigated allegations dating to Taylor’s time as youth minister.
A former youth minister at The Falls Church Anglican has been federally indicted on charges of enticing minors and traveling to engage in illegal sexual activity with minors. The church investigated allegations and said it ...
