On today’s program, the Department of Justice is suing the founder of Life Surge, Joe Johnson, for his alleged part in a scheme to cheat the government out of over $46 million in taxes through ...
Decline of the Mainline, Kirk Cameron on Hell, Boy Scouts Freefall
“Signs and Wonders” is a column that shares thoughts on news items that either do not rise to the level of a news story for MinistryWatch or are slightly (perhaps even significantly) outside of our ...
We have heard a lot of discussion in the past few years about Christian Nationalism. But for all the talk, the books, and the social media traffic, there’s less clarity than ever around the term. ...
Family releases statement vowing to continue ministry
The cause of a Florida plane crash that killed a Christian evangelist and his daughter remains a mystery.
But it doesn’t signal a revival yet.
A report shows America’s long religious decline has hit pause — with hints of fresh interest among the youngest adults.
Evangelistic ministry’s scores drop after failing to post updated financials
Time to Revive has lost its 5-star financial efficiency rating after failing to file a Form 990 with the IRS.
Joe Johnson is accused of engaging in scheme to inflate charitable contributions after property sales.
Life Surge founder Joe Johnson is facing a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to permanently prevent him from engaging in “abusive” real estate transactions that led to nonprofits claiming excessive charitable ...
On today’s EXTRA episode, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith explains our Donor Confidence Score and answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the DCS and about the MinistryWatch 1000 database. Some of the links ...
Secretive Chateauroux Fellowship, Brian Houston’s plans, COVID relief fund fraud, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On December 17, 2024, MinistryWatch reported about the Chateauroux Fellowship and its director Christian Thomas Lee that, according to the group’s own website, the Fellowship has committed at least $5 billion in future ...
Giving modestly rebounds—and demand continues to rise
The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has published its 2025 State of Giving report. Released on Giving Tuesday, the latest report offers a detailed look at how Christ-centered ministries are weathering the ongoing economic ...
