Warren Cole Smith, Author at MinistryWatch - Page 15 of 113
In a recent court filing, the IRS said the Johnson Amendment, which bars all nonprofits from being involved in political campaigns, should not apply to political speech during religious services.
On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel is facing questions over its lack of financial transparency. Members say church leaders refuse to share budget details. Now, the local presbytery is involved. We’ll have details. And, the ...
If you are listening to this podcast, I’m guessing religion plays an important role in your life. It certainly does in mine. That’s why I was a little put off by the title of Christian ...
MinistryWatch exists primarily to serve donors to Christian ministries. Our mission statement specifically says that we want to help you become a more faithful steward of the resources God has entrusted to you. We pursue ...
On today’s program, Baylor University voluntarily rescinded their acceptance of an LGBTQ research grant after receiving pushback. The school’s president says their stance on biblical sexuality has not changed. We’ll have details. And, is a ...
In this week’s “Extra” episode, Warren discusses the history of McLean Bible Church and the tenure of David Platt. Does he deserve the criticism he has received? Warren’s answer: Platt is not perfect, but the ...
Seventh consecutive month index is essentially unchanged
The MinistryWatch Index was essentially flat in June.
The mission of MinistryWatch is to help Christian donors become more faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them. With a mission like that, it’s easy to see why Dana and Bill Wichterman’s ...
A conversation with Molly Worthen
Here at MinistryWatch, we have become all too familiar with the allure and the dangers of celebrity preachers. One of the things you will here me say often is that we humans are not meant ...
Once they have been discredited, they should be ignored
Five years ago, when I started seeing smoke come from the direction of McLean Bible Church in suburban Washington, I assumed I would find fire. Five years and more than 20 stories later, I find ...
