The agreements remain controversial, and movements to end their use are growing.
The use of NDAs has become more controversial in recent years, especially in light of the #metoo and #churchtoo movements that brought to light sexual abuse and the use of NDAs to silence victims.
In a letter to donors, John and Darlene Ankerberg expressed “disappointment in the recent actions” of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability to terminate the membership of the Ankerberg Theological Research Institute.