The case against a blogger and former member who have criticized the church will proceed.
An Arizona judge has refused to dismiss Apologia Church's defamation lawsuit against Check My Church blogger Sarah Leann Young and a former member who have criticized the church.
Ministry is invoking First Amendment doctrine to block donor's claims of misrepresentation.
Sean Feucht Ministries wants a $250K lawsuit dismissed, because it's considered a 'church' by the IRS. The ministry is invoking a First Amendment doctrine to block a donor's claims of misrepresentation.
Plus, Louisiana’s “look back” window for abuse survivors, Belmont pulls plug on Promise Keepers, and more.
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, a federal judge allows a discrimination lawsuit against Dave Ramsey to move forward. Plus, Louisiana’s “look back” window for sexual abuse survivors is extended.
The movement, fueled by Elizabeth Carlock Phillips, is stripping nondisclosure agreements from child sexual abuse settlements.
A TN court just ruled that NDAs in child sexual abuse settlements are unenforceable — upholding a 2018 law that protected survivors. Now, similar measures are gaining ground in statehouses across the country.
A new city ordinance exempts birthday parties but targets charitable food distribution.
A small ministry takes Phoenix to court — and wins a temporary restraining order — after a new city ordinance threatens a volunteer groups' weekly homeless feeding ministry. "The City of Phoenix has hit the ...
The denomination claims local church autonomy shields it from Savala abuse lawsuits.
The Assemblies of God says it shouldn't be held responsible for sexual abuse committed by Daniel Savala because of how the denomination is structured — but plaintiffs argue Chi Alpha is listed as a "core ...
Plus, Robert Morris accused, Meta’s multilingual speech project uses Bible, CRC codifies biblical sexuality, and more.
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, Ligonier Teaching Fellow Burk Parsons is indefinitely suspended as teaching elder in PCA, plus Cindy Clemishire publicly accuses Gateway Founding Pastor Robert Morris of abuse, and ...
A 14-month inquiry reveals extramarital affairs, concealment, and hard lessons for ministries.
A 14-month investigation into Orange founder Reggie Joiner confirmed six extramarital relationships, active concealment, and a serious abuse of trust. The board called the final report “heartbreaking.”
The California megachurch has also announced governance reforms.
Bethel Church has announced it is cutting ties with four ministry leaders — and is making significant changes to its leadership structure and culture.