The EPC pastor was imprisoned in Turkey for his faith in 2016.
Andrew Brunson, an Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) pastor and missionary who was imprisoned for his faith in Turkey for two years, has weighed in on the ordination of same-sex attracted individuals within the denomination.
Ligonier teaching fellow faces church discipline, Cru’s new president, Stovall Weems lawsuit, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On Jan. 6, 2025, MinistryWatch began its reporting about charges against Ligonier Ministries Teaching Fellow and St. Andrew’s Chapel Pastor Burk Parsons. St. Andrew’s voted in December to leave the Presbyterian Church ...
Christian persecution in India, the generosity of New Hope Community Church, Lysa TerKeurst divorce, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On December 30, 2024, MinistryWatch reported about the Christian community in India reflecting on a year marked by increasing challenges and persecution. Read more here. TWO YEARS AGO: On January 2, 2024, MinistryWatch ...
Lighthouse Christian Ministries claims the city violated its constitutional rights.
Lighthouse Christian Ministries is suing the City of Wenatchee, Washington, claiming the city violated its constitutional rights by revoking its conditional use permit to operate a soup kitchen for needy persons.
Victory Church gives $100M to missions, IHOPKC cuts ties with Bickle, ECAP launches child safety accreditation program.
ONE YEAR AGO: On December 24, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Atlanta’s Victory Church reached its goal of giving $100 million to missions since its founding in 1990. Read more here. TWO YEARS AGO: On December 26, ...
Lawsuit seeks $100 million in damages.
Olivet University has filed a federal lawsuit against publishers, editors, and writers at Newsweek for defamation, claiming it has suffered reputational, professional, and financial harm exceeding $100 million.
New True Charity initiative uses ‘earn it’ model to break poverty cycle.
The True Charity network is helping children escape poverty by equipping its members to develop “earn it” programs for youth in their respective communities.
Charges stem from Paul Mitchell’s admitted theft from church and daycare accounts.
Paul Mitchell, who led Changing Lives Christian Center in Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to charges of tax evasion, according to a press release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The City of Brunswick did not admit any wrongdoing, but its officials will take training about religious freedom.
The United States Department of Justice has reached a settlement agreement with the City of Brunswick, Georgia, over the city’s actions to close The Well ministry to homeless persons.
Rick Power resigns from Nazarene Church, Claw back lawsuit involves nonprofits, Urbana conference reconvenes, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On December 19, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Nazarene pastor Dr. Rick Power quit the theologically conservative denomination when facing potential discipline for a leaked pro-LGBTQ paper. Read more here. TWO YEARS AGO: On December ...