On today’s EXTRA Episode, Warren Smith discusses new research from Ryan Burge on “exvangelicals.” Burge’s conclusion: The movement is “way overblown.” To read a transcript of today’s episode, click here. The producer for today’s program ...
RZIM continues to operate, saving St. John Church in FL, Jenna Ellis appears before grand jury, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On August 27, 2024, MinistryWatch reported about the continuing operations of RZIM and discovered it continues to exist, but with little transparency or accountability. RZIM still has a website, but no financial information ...
Erika Woolfolk claims racial and whistleblower discrimination.
A former civil rights investigator in Liberty University’s Office of Equity and Compliance for Title IX has filed a lawsuit against the college for wrongful termination and discrimination against her on the basis of her ...
Shrinking churches look for ways to be good stewards of their under-utilized land
Four years ago, the Rev. Matt Conner presented his congregation with a stark reality: Newell Presbyterian Church had about 18 months of financial solvency ahead. The time had come to seriously consider its future.
Back to school — churches and ministries join forces to give students a strong start to the new school year.
It’s that time of year again. First day of school photos dominate social media feeds as proud parents pose their students on the porch with a sign marking the occasion. Notebooks are fresh, pencils are ...
And lessons parents and churches can learn in protecting children online
A Virginia youth pastor has been arrested and accused of solicitation of sexual materials from minors.
This follows the Department of Education’s rescinding of a historically large fine against the university.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed its lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education over Grand Canyon University’s doctoral programs.
REAP tried—and failed—to end religious exemptions to anti-discrimination laws
Last week, the Religious Exemption Accountability Project (REAP) announced it will end operations.
Arrest comes as denomination defends its handling of sex predators
As the Assemblies of God faces scrutiny over alleged failures to stop sexual predators, another affiliated youth leader has been hit with criminal charges.
The Rise of the Nones is Real, but Exvangelicals are not the Cause
How many exvangelicals are there? As it turns out, the number of exvangelicals in the U.S. is relatively small. If an exvangelical is someone who was raised in an evangelical church and later rejected it,
