Jakes told NBC’s ‘Today’ show he suffered a ‘massive heart attack’
(RNS) — Bishop T.D. Jakes has disclosed that the medical incident that occurred as he spoke before his Dallas megachurch in November was a “massive heart attack.” “I didn’t really realize what was happening to ...
Ministries helping people overcome addiction, poverty, and homelessness
Ministries Making a Difference: Ministries helping people overcome addiction, poverty, and homelessness
Flamboyant pastor has history of charges spanning three decades
Police last month arrested the bishop of Brinson Memorial Church in Trenton, New Jersey, on allegations of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy while the teen was unconscious.
Other former staff seek to recoup millions from ex-billionaire philanthropist
The hard task of discerning victims from victimizers continues post-verdict in a fraud case that shook two typically unrelated worlds—Wall Street and Christian ministry. In late January, two former Archegos Capital Management leaders withdrew their ...
Downgrades for Grove City College, Healing Hands International; Upgrades for CityGate Network, Deaf Bible Society
This week, we’ve added to that by providing a brief explanation of WHY a ministry score changed. You’ll find those beneath each database listing below. We hope it provides even more
If you are a regular reader of MinistryWatch, you know that we write a lot about ministries that care for the least and the lost in our culture. The Bible is clear that care for ...
James Whitford of True Charity Says “No”
James Whitford has created True Charity, a network of like-minded organizations (now numbering more than 200), that champions the “resurgence of civil society in the fight against poverty.”
Lifeline Children’s Services working to help nearly 50 families finalize in-process adoptions
Families who were in the final stages of bringing children home from China when the communist country ended the program are placing new hope in the Trump administration.
Sam Rainer, James Whitford, Tom Mueller, and Dan Martell make the list
Editor’s Note: Most Saturdays we will feature this “Editor’s Notebook” column. MinistryWatch President Warren Smith will offer his opinion on stories in the week’s news or, sometimes, offer a behind-the-scenes look at how and why we ...
Downgrades for Iran Alive, Cornerstone University; Upgrades for Ankerberg, Americans United for Life
Thanks to those of you who have been praying for me this week through a season of illness. I’m on the mend and excited to be “back in the saddle” for the year ahead. As ...