Abuse Archives - MinistryWatch
Defense subpoenas sought church records and witness communications as prior-knowledge questions surfaced at trial.
Testimony in the sexual abuse trial of Gary Thomas "Tom" Keesee Jr., a former Faith Life Church leader and son of church founders Gary and Drenda Keesee, has raised new questions about what his parents ...
Lawsuit alleged church knew of leader’s history of violence and failed to protect a single mother who worked at the church.
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa has agreed to pay $12 million to a woman who alleged a former leader repeatedly assaulted her — and that church leaders knew of his violent history for years but failed ...
Suit says Sunrise Christian Academy failed to report suspected abuse involving a longtime teacher.
A Kansas Christian school is facing a lawsuit alleging it failed to investigate or report sexual abuse involving a teacher and coach — even after administrators received a photograph of alleged "inappropriate physical contact" with ...
Whiteside admits transporting minor for sex, months after state sentence sparked public outcry.
Former Getwell Church youth leader Lindsey Whiteside pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting a minor across state lines for sex — months after a state sentence of house arrest sparked public outcry. She now ...
Heather Thompson Day and Seth Day are co-authors of a best-selling Christian book on relationships.
Heather Thompson Day and husband Seth Day, bestselling Christian authors, have been arrested for alleged abuse.
Lawsuit alleges Maranatha leaders knew of 15 years' worth of incidents involving a daycare worker.
A Tulsa pastor's guilty plea to tax evasion and fraud is raising questions about financial oversight in AME churches. Experts recommend multiple bank signers and board approval for withdrawals. Full story: [LINK]
Michael Deckinga pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material.
Former Mid-America Reformed Seminary VP Michael Deckinga was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing child sexual abuse material and ordered to pay $50K in restitution.
Church also investigated allegations dating to Taylor’s time as youth minister.
A former youth minister at The Falls Church Anglican has been federally indicted on charges of enticing minors and traveling to engage in illegal sexual activity with minors. The church investigated allegations and said it ...
Pastor's 2008 child rape conviction surfaced publicly, prompting resignation and a bishop's admission of vetting failures.
A Missouri pastor's appointment to a state leadership role was canceled after his 2008 rape conviction surfaced online. His church defends him; the denomination admits it failed to vet him.
Child Evangelism Fellowship state director arrested after undercover sting operation.
Church elder and Child Evangelism Fellowship state director Andrew Buzzell was arrested in an FBI child exploitation sting. He's since been removed from ministry leadership and church membership. He faces up to 20 years in ...
