New York Theological Seminary closes, Indian government targets Christian ministries, Andy Wood named pastor of Saddleback, and more.
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Snapshot of top happenings from this past week
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President issued statement affirming biblical view of human sexuality.
Baylor University has reversed course and “voluntarily” agreed to rescind acceptance of a grant by the progressive Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation to fund research examining the “disenfranchisement and exclusion” of individuals from churches ...
Research will focus on lived experiences of emerging adults.
One of the largest Christian universities in the country is publicizing its receipt of a large grant to study the “disenfranchisement and exclusion” of individuals who identify as LGBT from church congregations.
Case revolves around changes to school’s articles of incorporation in 2019 to remove UMC’s control.
Last week, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the long-running case between Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the United Methodist Church’s South Central Jurisdictional Conference (SCJC) may continue.
SWBTS President David Dockery says decision doesn’t take away from school’s remarkable turnaround.
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has extended sanctions against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for another year to achieve “a pattern of financial stability.”
Another lawsuit against Kanakuk Kamps, Seattle Pacific Cuts Budget, JD Hall disqualified from ministry, and more.
One Year Ago: On June 28, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Kanakuk Kamps had been sued by another victim, Andrew Summersett, who claims he was abused by former camp director and now convicted felon Peter Newman. ...
Christian Reformed Church in North America held Synod 2025 last week
Synod 2025 instructed the Calvin University Board of Trustees to further define “indefinite exceptions to confessional subscription.”
Louisiana extends ‘look back’ window, Belmont pulls plug on Promise Keepers, Chris Rice report, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On June 19, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that the Louisiana Legislature voted to extend the “look back” window for survivors of child sexual abuse another three years to June 14, 2027. Read more here. TWO ...
Liberty University remains top user of private aircraft, followed by Jesse Duplantis Ministries
EDITOR’S NOTE: Barry Bowen of The Trinity Foundation compiled the flight information for this project. This month’s spreadsheet contains flights by Christian ministries during the month of May. MinistryWatch, in collaboration with the Trinity Foundation, ...