The school district is allegedly discriminating against Moody for its religious hiring practices.
The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education of the City of Chicago because its students have been excluded from the Chicago Public Schools student-teaching program.
Financial constraints forced the Chicago-area school’s closing.
Trinity Christian College, a small Christian college outside of Chicago, will close its doors at the end of this academic year.
Pastor charged over sharing info with MinistryWatch, Scott Sauls resigned, Village Church moves away from multi-site model, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On November 11, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that the pastor of Beverly Heights Church, a congregation in western Pennsylvania attempting to leave the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) because of disagreements over “certain theological, social, and ...
World Vision remains atop the list while three new ministries join the top 10.
A list of the 50 largest Christian ministries curated from the MinistryWatch 1000 database as of October 29, 2025.
Lawsuit alleges Chapelstreet failed to adequately supervise alleged perpetrator.
Plaintiff John Doe has sued First Baptist Church of Geneva, Ill., — also known as Chapelstreet Church — its interim pastor Brian Coffey, and the alleged abuser Don Vanthournout for the sexual abuse of a ...
Ministries serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians.
GRACE celebrates 20 years, GCU fined, BGEA wins for religious freedom, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On October 29, 2024, MinistryWatch reported about the 20th anniversary of Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE). It was founded in 2004 by attorney and sexual abuse advocate Boz Tchividjian to equip ...
Is the money going where you think it’s going? How to find out.
A ministry doesn’t have to disclose upfront the portion of the donation it will use for administrative costs, but donors should feel comfortable asking the ministry for specifics.
Daniel Mayfield pleaded guilty in November, but state charges are still pending.
A former youth minister at a Baptist church in upstate South Carolina has been sentenced to 240 months (or 20 years) in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
Steve Viars ousted, Mike Bickle accused, Liberty and Falwell battle in court, and MacDonald disqualified.
ONE YEAR AGO: On October 24, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Steve Viars, senior pastor of Faith Church, a multi-campus church in Lafayette, Indiana, was removed from his position of leadership due to circumstances surrounding his ...