Beverly LaHaye dies, Hillsong and Compassion, Hillsong withdraws from concert tour, Todd Coontz loses appeal.
On this date: Beverly LaHaye dies, Hillsong and Compassion, Hillsong withdraws from concert tour, Todd Coontz loses appeal.
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Upgrades for Missionary Athletes International and Moody Bible Institute; Downgrades for Focus on the Family and Kids for the Kingdom
Each week, we highlight ministries in our database that have had rating changes, plus a brief explanation about why it matters.
Sale Preceded by Drug Scandal, Money Issues
Pastor Rodney Finch’s Calvary Chapel Cary has sold its 9.8-acre church property in Apex, North Carolina — and this time, it’s for real.
Bigamist ‘pastor,’ Bethlehem Seminary, AME pension fund lawsuit, Kanakuk ‘self-dealing,’ and Central Seminary president resigns
Bigamist ‘pastor,’ Bethlehem Seminary, AME pension fund lawsuit, Kanakuk ‘self-dealing,’ and Central Seminary president resigns
The children’s pastor said eviction notice, financial strain spurred his actions
A Kansas City youth pastor has been sentenced to over 29 years in prison for stabbing his family and setting his home on fire.
In a resurfaced video, Sapp instructs ushers to ‘close the doors’ until $40K goal reached
Pastor and Grammy-nominated gospel artist Marvin Sapp is addressing criticism after a resurfaced video went viral on X showing him instructing ushers to "close the doors" while taking up a church offering.
One bill allows religious institutions to apply for security grants. The other requires extra training for private security in K-12 schools.
Churches, synagogues and other religious institutions in South Carolina could apply for up to $25,000 in state aid for security improvements under a bipartisan proposal.
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Shawn Williams named successor
David Dummitt, who became pastor of Willow Creek Church at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Sunday (March 23) that he is stepping down as leader of the influential Chicagoland megachurch.