In the early 1950s, war had left tens of thousands of orphans in South Korea. Everett Swanson arrived there to preach the Gospel to the troops there, but he was overcome by the starving children, ...
Lifeway makes a comeback
On today’s program, Liberty University faces a record-breaking $14 million fine from the Department of Education. We’ll have details. Also, Dream City Church in Arizona partners with Turning Point USA to host a politically flavored ...
A Conversation About Leadership with Marvin Olasky
In today’s secular, post-modern world, many Americans – even Christians – have settled for a transactional relationship with leaders in church, in government, and in our civic institutions. If those leaders give us what we ...
On today’s program, Calvin University’s president resigns after allegations of misconduct surface. We’ll have details. Also, T.D. Jakes Foundation announces $9 million in grants—we’ll take a look at the recipients, plus take a deeper dive into ...
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Handling Allegations In A Ministry: A Conversation With Theresa Lynn Sidebotham
On today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, we’re re-airing an episode featuring an interview I had with Theresa Lynn Sidebotham. She’s an attorney and the author of a new book Handling Allegations In A Ministry: Responses and ...
On today’s program, Worship Pastor Aaron Ivey—husband of popular podcaster Jamie Ivey—was fired from his church after they found evidence of explicit text messages with other men, at least one of whom was a minor. ...
Founder of WORLD Magazine helped shape journalism of MinistryWatch
On today’s MinistryWatch EXTRA episode, Warren Smith remembers Joel Belz, who died on Feb. 4. His legacy includes his significant impact on MinistryWatch itself. The producers for today’s program are Jeff McIntosh and Rich Roszel. ...
Ministry Executives Face Retirement
On today’s program, leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee face two new lawsuits. Also, big ministries often partner with Christian music artists to encourage child sponsorship, but where does the money really go? ...
Naghmeh Abedini Panahi first made national news when she publicly advocated for the release of her then husband Saeed Abedini, who was imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith. The story of “Pastor Saeed” became ...