The former Southwestern Seminary official pleaded guilty to making a false statement to law enforcement.
A federal investigation of the handling of sexual misconduct by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has so far resulted in the sentencing of one seminary official.
Three bills currently proposed would void NDAs when they prohibit reporting and disclosure of child sexual abuse.
Texas legislators have proposed bills that would make certain nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases void and unenforceable. State Rep. Jeff Leach, a Republican from Plano, authored House Bill (HB) 748, and Republican Sen. ...
The city denied Hope Rising Church’s zoning variance application
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has intervened in a case involving a city’s use of zoning ordinances to stop the expansion of a church congregation.
Missouri judge denied camp’s motion to dismiss
A Kanakuk Kamps sexual abuse survivor can continue his lawsuit, according to a Missouri judge.
Liberty University, Our Daily Bread data breach, Bruxy Cavey resigns, Charlie Kirk leaves Liberty, James MacDonald returns to pulpit
ONE YEAR AGO: On March 6, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that the federal Department of Education had imposed its largest-ever fine, $14 million, under the Clery Act against Liberty University as part of a settlement agreement ...
World Vision is Largest Recipient with over $661 million in total government grant money.
With the new Trump administration making news with its federal funding freeze proposals, the issue of nonprofits, and specifically Christian ministries, receiving government funding has been in the news and a matter of conversation. Recently, ...
Christian ministries interviewed by MinistryWatch are leaning into advocacy efforts.
Nonprofits are engaging in less policy-oriented advocacy than they did 20 years ago.
MinistryWatch asked that question of the largest Christian ministries in our quarterly survey.
The majority of U.S.-based Christian ministry executives are optimistic about the impact the new administration of President Donald Trump will have on the ministries they lead.
The attorney and Title IX investigator claims he was mistreated after active duty military service.
A former professor and investigator at Liberty University has filed a federal lawsuit against the school and its leaders for discrimination and retaliation.
AI and pastors, Ponzi scheme settlement, UMC General Conference delayed, Wheaton rescinds Bilezikian’s title, and Bill Gothard resigns
ONE YEAR AGO: On Feb. 29, 2024, MinistryWatch reported about the use of artificial intelligence by pastors in creating, developing, and repurposing sermons. Read more here. TWO YEARS AGO: On March 6, 2023, MinistryWatch reported that Toronto-Dominion ...