On this Date at MinistryWatch
Gateway tithes down, Art Simon dies, Kanakuk Kamps sued, and more
ONE YEAR AGO: On November 19, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Gateway Church outside of Dallas was facing more issues after the church was shaken by allegations of sexual abuse by founding pastor Robert Morris. According to a video leaked on social media, elder Kenneth Fambro said the church’s tithe receipts were down 35-40%. Read more here. Read full Gateway coverage here.
TWO YEARS AGO: On November 20, 2023, MinistryWatch reported that the Rev. Arthur “Art” Simon, the founder and first president of the Christian advocacy group Bread for the World, died on November 14. Read more here.
THREE YEARS AGO: On November 18, 2022, MinistryWatch reported that an abuse victim who signed a non-disclosure agreement as a condition for settling with Kanakuk Kamps sued Kanakuk for fraud. In 2025, his lawsuit was dismissed. The full coverage of Kanakuk Kamps can be found here.
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FOUR YEARS AGO: On December 1, 2021, MinistryWatch reported that Marcus Lamb, a prominent Christian broadcaster, died after contracting the Coronavirus. He was 64. Read more here.
SIX YEARS AGO: On December 3, 2019, MinistryWatch published a conversation with Kay Warren about sexual abuse, mental health, suicide, and the church. Read more here.
TWELVE YEARS AGO: On December 2, 2013, MinistryWatch reported that Paul Crouch, the founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network, died on Nov. 30, 2013. Read more here.
