MinistryWatch reported on one survivor last year. Now, there are four more.
A California pastor arrested last year for allegedly molesting a minor has pleaded guilty to forcible rape and child molestation. The plea now involves 19 charges and five underage victims. Last December, MinistryWatch reported on ...
Chi Alpha leader resigns, Pastor arrested for elder fraud, James MacDonald sues, Food for the Poor donor alert
ONE YEAR AGO: On December 4, 2023, MinistryWatch reported that Scott Martin, the national director of Chi Alpha—the college ministry branch of the Assemblies of God denomination—resigned his post effective Monday, November 20. Read more ...
Bill being dubbed by some as the ‘nonprofit killer’
The ability of the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status got one step closer to reality.
‘I didn’t want you to worry about me,’ Jakes said via live video
(RNS) — Bishop T.D. Jakes returned briefly via video to address his Dallas megachurch a week after experiencing a still-undisclosed medical incident that led to surgery. “Many of you don’t realize that you’re looking at ...
Donors beware when it comes to these fundraising tools
What are matching gifts? How do they differ from challenge gifts? Are they legitimate fundraising tools, and do they make a difference? MinistryWatch attempts to briefly answer these questions.
These stories had the most page views at the MinistryWatch website during the month of November.
Famous pastor accusing minister of false abuse claims
Bishop T.D. Jakes, who had a medical incident at his Dallas megachurch on Sunday (Nov. 24), filed a defamation lawsuit Monday against a fellow minister who has accused Jakes of attempted sexual assault.
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Qualifiying as a MinistryWatch “Shining Light” means that a ministry must have earned the top scores in three categories: financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence.
Isabella Willingham suffered severe injuries in November 2023.
A former student who suffered severe injuries at Asbury University in Kentucky last year has filed a lawsuit for negligence, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Revenue rises at poverty relief ministry after mergers and acquisitions, now operates under parent umbrella Corus International
Lutheran World Relief’s Donor Confidence Score recently dropped from 53 to 51 points.