Steve Lawson breaks silence, Robert Morris indicted, plus database changes and ministries that joined ECFA
Each week, we highlight ministries in our database that have had rating changes, plus a brief explanation about why it matters.
Pastor’s criminal history shows pattern of financial fraud
Terrance Elliot was already a convicted felon when he became pastor of Aboard the Ship of Zion in San Bernardino, California. Now, he faces 11 new felonies and a possible 20-year prison sentence.
On today’s program, the Southern Baptist Convention says the Department of Justice has wrapped up its investigation into the denomination’s handling of sexual abuse cases by its pastors and leaders. We’ll take a look. Also, ...
The theologian’s tweet addresses six-month silence, confesses sin, asks for prayers
After six months of silence, pastor and theologian Steven Lawson, 73, who stepped down from ministry following an adultery scandal, has published a public confession admitting his sin and repentance.
Morris, who resigned as Gateway’s pastor, faces five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.
Gateway Church founding pastor Robert Morris has been indicted by a grand jury in Oklahoma for five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.
Lifeway Research analysis shows the Northeast is the only region for Southern Baptist growth
Southern Baptists have long been known as a dominant force in the Southern states, but they're gaining ground in another region.
The U.S. Department of Justice has informed the Southern Baptist Convention that its investigation into the SBC and its entities is closed.
Ministry gifted new building, sees revenue jump and increase in net assets
The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association executes a training program for student pastors and worship leaders as well as student conferences, an evangelism crusade, family nights with professional sports teams, and men’s conferences.
Mana Nutrition producing life-saving peanut butter again as staffers wait to learn when it will be shipped to children in need.
Mana Nutrition, a ministry supported by Churches of Christ and used in global relief efforts, is among a host of nonprofits worldwide that receive grants from USAID.