The Salvation Army raised $154M during 2025 holiday season
The Salvation Army raised more than $103 million through its on-the-street red kettle program, and another $51 million through digital donations, during the 2025 holiday season. Contributions to the iconic red kettles were nearly 4% ...
Law firm will investigate the disciplinary process from 2021 to 2025.
ACNA commissions an independent review of Bishop Stewart Ruch trial. Investigation will assess the disciplinary process, but will not revisit the outcome of the trial.
Sexual Abuse survivor Cindy Clemishire reacts while Morris claims he’ll live ‘quietly.’
Former Gateway Pastor Robert Morris was released from jail after serving six months. He will serve his probation in Texas as a registered sex offender.
Central Florida Presbytery defended Stephen Nichols and David Zima as members in good standing at PCA churches.
The Central Florida Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America issued a public statement calling the excommunication of Stephen Nichols ‘improper.’
Christina Hello, everyone, I’m Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today’s extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside ...
Ruling caps a decades-long battle to overturn a ban on churches endorsing candidates.
In a surprising cap to a decades-long battle, a federal judge rejected a settlement that would have lifted an IRS ban on pastors and churches endorsing candidates. NRB says they plan to appeal the ruling. ...
Readers chime in on MinistryWatch stories.
MinistryWatch readers push back on stories about Bible reading in DC, Matthew Barnett and the LA Dream Center, and gender analysis in seminary enrollment.
And, a family-friendly movie.
In this week's Signs & Wonders, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith discusses military chaplains, Christian radio, and charity ratings—plus, a family-friendly movie.
Pre-Born remains at the top of the list by revenue
The 33 pro-life ministries in the MinistryWatch 1000 database continue their work to help advocate for and save the lives of unborn children from abortion.
We consider our ratings of ministries to be one of the most important things we do. It is also unique. No other organization rates Christian ministries, taking into account financial efficiency, board governance, transparency, and ...
