The former employee apologized, pleaded guilty, and paid $225,000 in restitution.
A year ago, MinistryWatch reported that the financial director of Pikes Peak Christian Church in Colorado Springs church committed theft, fraud, and other offenses against the church. Often these episodes end unsatisfactorily—but this case was ...
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Queen was indicted by DOJ for obstructing federal investigation
A North Carolina Baptist church has suspended its pastor after he was indicted on allegations of giving false records to the FBI.
Trail Life scouting program boasts 60,000 members and growing
The Boy Scouts of America hopes dropping “Boy” from its name will attract more children to the program. However, some evidence suggests the move may be pushing more families to seek alternatives tailored specifically for ...
Alleged inappropriate behavior found as far back as 2012
Todd Atkinson, former bishop of the Via Apostolica Missionary District, has been removed from ordained ministry following the conclusion of his ecclesiastical trial.
The ministry has filed an appeal to defend its right to hire employees that align with its core beliefs
World Vision has agreed to pay $120,000 as part of a settlement to help move an employment dispute through the appeals process.
Adoption agency resumes services, RZIM, Russell Moore resigns, and Promise Keepers
On This Date at MinistryWatch: Adoption agency resumes services, RZIM, Russell Moore resigns, and Promise Keepers
Indictment is first public acknowledgment from DOJ that it is investigating the SBC.
A former Southern Baptist seminary professor and interim provost has been indicted on a charge of obstructing justice in a sexual misconduct case.
Harris, an important figure of the AME Church, died suddenly
The Rev. Jerome V. Harris, a retired general officer of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was at the time of his death involved in a lawsuit with the denomination over allegedly mishandling the church’s retirement ...