Five civil lawsuits accuse Pawleys Island Community Church leaders of concealing a registered sex offender's access to children.
Authorities have made additional arrests, and civil lawsuits have been filed, related to allegations that leadership at a South Carolina church concealed that a registered sex offender was volunteering in a custodial role and interacting ...
Plus, Calvary Chapel congregation shocked to learn church building listed for sale, a Houston church’s radical generosity, and more.
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, an examination of Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge success, a NC church shocked to learn its building was for sale, a TX church’s radical generosity, and more.
The 50 largest ministries are led by CBN, Educational Media Foundation, and Focus on the Family.
CBN, Educational Media Foundation, and Focus on the Family once again top the list of the largest media ministries by total annual revenue. One of them doesn’t file a Form 990.
A GoFundMe scam sentencing and a Chapter 11 filing mark a difficult year for the camp.
A Florida woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for using a Camp Mystic victim's identity to run a fake GoFundMe after the deadly July 2025 flood. Separately, Camp Mystic has filed for ...
Plus, historic St. John’s Church is saved, Biblica bounces back, and more.
This week in MinistryWatch history: The King's College closed, a historic Miami church was saved from foreclosure, Biblica rebounded, the "Bling Bishop" robbery took a dramatic turn, Zacharias Institute leaders resigned, and John Ortberg stepped ...
The Village Church in Colorado Springs launches Aug. 23, more than a year after Boyd's resignation over Morris scandal.
Former New Life Church pastor Brady Boyd, who resigned in June 2025 amid the Robert Morris abuse scandal, is helping launch a new church in Colorado Springs. The Village Church plants Aug. 23 with lead ...
Former pastor, wife and academy director among those criminally charged.
Three leaders of a South Carolina church and its affiliated Christian school have been charged after authorities alleged they concealed a registered sex offender's work around children. The former pastor and other leaders have since ...
Jane Roe's case ends in settlement as seminary denies liability and moves forward.
A federal court has dismissed the defamation lawsuit against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and its former president Paige Patterson after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement. The dismissal ends years of litigation tied to the ...
Plus, Nazarene theologian found guilty by church court, Mario Murillo hosts revival crusade, Hobby Lobby returns ancient artifact, and more.
At this look back into the MinistryWatch archives: parents concerned about a youth trip that included a homeless encampment visit, prominent Church of the Nazarene theologian found guilty of defying church teaching, Hobby Lobby returns ...
A case in New York highlights a potential threat churches can face from within.
When does a church ask a disruptive person to leave — or call police? A federal cyberstalking case involving a New York congregation offers a real-world example and highlights legal and practical guidance for protecting ...