The regional conference pushed the decision to the denomination’s Judicial Council
A group of Methodist congregations that have requested to leave the United Methodist Church expressed frustration at last week’s annual meeting of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the UMC.
Church offers help after storm, Gospel mission trains recovering addicts in culinary arts, The Sheepfold celebrate 40 years, Missouri church offers free fitness classes
Ministries Making a Difference: Church offers help after storm, Gospel mission trains recovering addicts in culinary arts, The Sheepfold celebrate 40 years, Missouri church offers free fitness classes
Synod tells LGBTQ-approving churches to repent or disaffiliate
The Christian Reformed Church in North America voted to put congregational leaders on “limited suspension” if their churches publicly approve members who identify as LGBTQ+.
The accused had reportedly served at four different churches around the state.
A former youth pastor at four different churches around Texas was arrested on June 19 for the sexual assault of a child.
Choir leader’s pastor charged with failing to report abuse
A court has sentenced a former church choir leader to two years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 15-year-old choir member.
Attorney: Church gave pastor access to kids despite previous abuse
The United Methodist Church has agreed to a settlement with a man claiming he was sexually abused as a child by a former UMC pastor who was also his foster parent.
The ‘Bling Bishop’ maintains his innocence despite charges of fraud, extortion, and false statements
A Brooklyn pastor known for his Rolls Royce, designer suits and extravagant jewelry received a nine-year sentence Tuesday for stealing froma parishioner, seeking to defraud and extort a businessman and committing loan fraud.
Survivors have another three years to file civil lawsuits.
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Louisiana will have a longer window to file lawsuits against their abusers.
Promise Keepers event canceled, GRACE investigation of Chris Rice, Kanakuk petition, Darrin Patrick’s death ruled a suicide
On This Date at MinistryWatch: Promise Keepers event canceled, GRACE investigation of Chris Rice, Kanakuk petition, Darrin Patrick’s death ruled a suicide
Two committees will look into theology of Sarah Young’s bestseller
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) will spend the next year investigating the book “Jesus Calling” to assess its “appropriateness for Christians.”