The three charged with failure to report abuse released on bond; pastor allowed to return to pulpit
On February 10, police arrested four individuals connected with allegations of child abuse at Maranatha Christian School (MCS) in Florence, South Carolina. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office alleges that on January 23, daycare worker Laurin ...
Only five Hillsong congregations remain in the U.S.
Hillsong San Francisco is splitting from Hillsong Church and becoming an independent congregation.
Two brothers have accused Jakes of making sexual advances decades ago. Jakes maintains his innocence.
Dallas megachurch pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes continued to deny claims by two other ministers who have accused him of sexual misconduct, describing the accusers in a newly filed affidavit as “bullies” and himself as the ...
Focus will be on training churches to use other databases and background checks.
A proposed online database that would list the names of abusive Southern Baptist pastors is now on hold, with no names likely to be added to the website by the denomination’s annual meeting this summer.
SBC leaders disagree about abuse reform, Saddleback Church ousted from SBC, RZIM misconduct report, Olivet University executives plead guilty, Bill Gothard on leave
ONE YEAR AGO: On Feb. 20, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention’s abuse reform task force announced plans to launch a new, independent nonprofit to host a database of abuse pastors ...
Scandal spotlights denomination’s accountability concerns
Months after Calvary Chapel Cary discovered its lead pastor, Rodney Finch, had secretly listed the church for sale, the 9.8-acre property in Apex, North Carolina, is back on the market, and weekly services have ceased.
Ministries fighting childhood poverty and hunger
Ministries Making a Difference: Ministries fighting childhood poverty and hunger
Giving to their local church meant staying in a small apartment—until Vinny and Soomin Hu received a surprise offer
While Vinny Hu and his wife Soomin had very different backgrounds, their love of the Lord and trust in His provision is a bond that continues to grow.
Downgrades for Trail Life USA; Upgrades for The Roys Report and Score International
We covet your prayers here at MinistryWatch as we continue our mission advocating for transparency among Christian ministries so you, the donor, can be faithful stewards of the resources God has given to you. That ...
Cases can now move forward, including one abuse victim suing Christ Covenant Church and Charlotte Christian School
The North Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the state’s 2019 SAFE Child Act as constitutional.