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Improper evidence gathering results in dismissal of one of six accusers.
A federal judge dismissed Celeste Borys from her lawsuit against Tim Ballard over her unauthorized access to his email accounts after she left her job as his assistant.
How faithful stewardship and accountability differentiate ministries in an age of cynicism.
Perception matters. Your ministry’s financial decisions, governance practices, and leadership actions are constantly building (or eroding) your credibility reservoir. The time to strengthen trust is long before crisis hits. MinistryWatch Board Chair Dan Burrell explores ...
At heart of Alabama’s latest death penalty controversy is Jeffery Lee, who became a Christian mentor to other death row inmates.
At the heart of Alabama’s latest death penalty controversy is Jeffery Lee, who became a Christian mentor to other incarcerated men on death row. Opponents to Lee’s execution ask courts to "choose life."
The denomination claims local church autonomy shields it from Savala abuse lawsuits.
The Assemblies of God says it shouldn't be held responsible for sexual abuse committed by Daniel Savala because of how the denomination is structured — but plaintiffs argue Chi Alpha is listed as a "core ...
Alan Chambers was recognized as WORLD’s ‘Daniel of the Year’ in 2011 before changing his stance on homosexuality.
Alan Chambers, who led Exodus International—a now-defunct Christian ministry that worked to help people overcome struggles with same-sex attraction—was arrested in Florida this week and charged with solicitation of a minor.
Readers weigh in on MinistryWatch stories
Readers weigh in on MinistryWatch stories, including Dr. Stephen Nichols' excommunication from St. Andrew's Chapel, and spiritual and physical abuse within some Amish and Mennonite communities.
The fundraising platform filed bankruptcy while owing charity groups over $29 million.
Donation platform Flipcause left the pro-life Equal Rights Institute in a lurch, keeping $22,000 of its donations. ““We needed to more fiercely protect our donor dollars,” ERI leader Josh Brahm said.
Five powerful fraud prevention reasons, based on biblical principles, all ministries should embrace to comply with the new leader care standard.
There are five powerful fraud prevention reasons, based on biblical principles, that all ministries should embrace to comply with the new ECFA leader care standard.
Liberty University, Samaritan’s Purse, LIFE Outreach Int’l biggest users of private jets
In this month's Pastors & Planes, Liberty University, Samaritan's Purse, and LIFE Outreach Int'l were the biggest users of private aircraft for February.
It might seem like a win-win scenario, but ethical issues mar the practice.
Mark Brown has worked in the fundraising world for over 20 years, often helping ministries seek out donors. Several years ago, he was offered the opportunity to raise $8 million for a political candidate, and ...
