On today’s program, a judge sides with Texas megachurch Second Baptist Houston in a lawsuit brought by current and former members. The judge says the constitutional principle of religious freedom shields the church — but ...
First drop in the Index since May 2025.
The MinistryWatch Index fell 1.73% in June — its first monthly drop in over a year. The culprit? Steep revenue declines at two major ministries. Despite the dip, the Index is still up 3.6% YTD.
Since leaving the ECFA, this Illinois ministry now carries an F Transparency Grade.
After resigning from the ECFA, South Side Mission of Peoria now has an F Transparency Grade and a 'Withhold Giving' Donor Confidence Score of 15.
In today’s extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” Today, we discuss retirement, biblical generosity, and the legacy ...
Plus, biblical generosity, retirement and life seasons, remembering J.I. Packer.
In this week's Signs & Wonders, Warren Smith shares thoughts on finishing well. Plus, biblical generosity, retirement, Americans' trust in church, and remembering J.I. Packer.
Former pastor, wife and academy director among those criminally charged.
Three leaders of a South Carolina church and its affiliated Christian school have been charged after authorities alleged they concealed a registered sex offender's work around children. The former pastor and other leaders have since ...
Lawsuit alleged 2023 bylaw changes stripped members of their voice in church governance.
A TX judge sided with Second Baptist Houston, dismissing most claims in a lawsuit from members who said 2023 bylaw changes stripped their voice in church governance. Citing church autonomy doctrine, the court declined to ...
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) may be the greatest innovation in American philanthropy in the last generation. DAFs solve real problems. They allow donors to contribute appreciated assets without triggering capital gains taxes. They simplify recordkeeping. They ...
Jane Roe's case ends in settlement as seminary denies liability and moves forward.
A federal court has dismissed the defamation lawsuit against Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and its former president Paige Patterson after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement. The dismissal ends years of litigation tied to the ...
Plus, Nazarene theologian found guilty by church court, Mario Murillo hosts revival crusade, Hobby Lobby returns ancient artifact, and more.
At this look back into the MinistryWatch archives: parents concerned about a youth trip that included a homeless encampment visit, prominent Church of the Nazarene theologian found guilty of defying church teaching, Hobby Lobby returns ...
