We’ve entered year-end giving season, and you’re likely to see a lot of emails in your in-box promoting matching or challenge gifts. What are matching gifts? How do they differ from challenge gifts? Are they legitimate fundraising ...
The Social Message on Child Protection prioritizes protecting the vulnerable over confessional confidentiality
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Council has adopted the Social Message on Child Protection as an official social message.
Justices raised concerns about chilling effect subpoenas would have on donors.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving pregnancy resource centers in New Jersey that have been fighting a legal battle to prevent the subpoena of its donor records.
Earlier this year I heard Doug Cobb speak about the organization he leads, The Finishing Fund, and I was intrigued. The Finishing Fund is like a venture capital fund for evangelical work around the world. ...
Michael Brown investigation, Chi Alpha director resigns, James MacDonald sues radio personality, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On December 6, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Line of Fire radio program host Michael Brown agreed to a third-party investigation after allegations of sexual impropriety surfaced. He acknowledged a “lack of judgment,” ...
A closer look at five of our ‘Shining Light’ winners
Yesterday, we published the winners of our annual Shining Light Awards, recognizing ministries who lead the way in accountability and transparency in the Christian ministry space. And with today being Giving Tuesday, we decided to ...
The following stories had the most page views at the MinistryWatch website during the month of November. We present them here in a “countdown” format, from 10 to 1. The first few sentences of each story are ...
Settlement includes $200,000 payment to Gethsemani Baptist Church.
A church that has been prevented from its benevolent food distribution for two years can resume its ministry to those in need.
The Skit Guys ends ministry after co-founder admits ‘moral failure’
Longtime Christian sketch-comedy and drama ministry The Skit Guys has officially ended after nearly 30 years following the abrupt departure of co-founder Eddie James.
These ministries earn highest ratings in financial efficiency, transparency and donor confidence.
In the MinistryWatch 1000 Database there are 25 ministries that qualify as what we call “Shining Lights.” According to Matthew 5:16, Christians are to “let our lights shine so that others may see our good ...
