Plus, ACNA chaplain becomes navy chief, billionaires, conservative journalism, and more
In this week's Signs & Wonders, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith looks at retirees and philanthropy, billionaires, conservative journalism, and an ACNA chaplain who is now chief chaplain of the U.S. Navy.
MinistryWatch has long been a proponent of what some call the “New Paradigm” of missions. This New Paradigm has several components, but at its core is the notion that well-trained indigenous missionaries are better positioned ...
GivingTuesday's 2025 Year in Review found the biggest driver of generosity wasn’t wealth — it was the ask.
Americans contributed a tick more in 2025 than they did in 2024 in funds, items donated and volunteerism, according to data in the GivingPulse Year in Review, a new report from GivingTuesday.
Jury rules insurer ‘acted unfairly’ and ‘knowingly’ against seminary it was paid to protect.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary wins a $7.1M verdict after a jury rules its insurer repeatedly undermined its defense in decade-long sexual abuse lawsuit.
Plus, Eritrean church leaders imprisoned, NY adoption agency resumes services, Russell Moore resigns from ERLC, and more.
During this week’s look back through the MinistryWatch archives, settlement details between Liberty University and Jerry Falwell, Jr. are revealed, Eritrean Christian pastors imprisoned, a NY adoption agency wins right to resume its services in ...
Robison was key figure in Moral Majority movement before pivoting to global humanitarian work.
James Robison, televangelist and founder of Life Outreach International, has died at 82. Robison was a key figure in the Moral Majority movement before pivoting to global humanitarian work.
A graduation-season look at schools and programs equipping students for purposeful careers and faithful service.
From post-secondary support for students with disabilities to online degrees and global Christian higher education, this Ministries Making a Difference highlights these ministries helping learners take the next step.
April surge driven by new IRS data and rising stock markets, even as ministry leaders grow more concerned about fundraising.
The MinistryWatch Index posts the strongest monthly gain in three years. The April surge is driven by new IRS data and rising stock markets—even as ministry leaders grow more concerned about fundraising.
New study suggests traditional missions organizations will need to adapt to remain viable
The 'New Paradigm' of missions is the future of Great Commission work: A new study suggests traditional missions organizations will need to adapt to remain viable.
Wycliffe Bible Translators remains at the top of the list, more than doubling the revenue of the next closest group.
The mid-May list features all 20 Bible translation groups in the MinistryWatch 1000 database in order of revenue.
