Plus, Gateway sued over its use of tithes, Awana’s international discipleship ministry, Duplantis calls for more giving, and more.
In this week’s look back at the MinistryWatch archives, the use of AI and cryptocurrency to scam churches, Gateway Church sued over use of tithes, Awana’s international discipleship ministry, and more.
Gateway sued over tithe funds, Awana serving children globally, Duplantis asks for money to ‘speed up’ Christ’s return, and more.
ONE YEAR AGO: On October 7, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that a class-action lawsuit was filed against Gateway Church in federal court by members who were concerned about the stewardship of the money they contributed. Read ...
Police deny allegations that they were pressured to close the case
The police department investigating accusations that sexual abuse was covered up by Daystar Television Network’s founding family, Joni and Marcus Lamb, has announced it is closing the investigation with no charges filed.
Awana around the world, Jesse Duplantis and the Second Coming, CEO resigns from Wycliffe Associates, Pride for Parents
On This Date at MinistryWatch: Awana around the world, Jesse Duplantis and the Second Coming, CEO resigns from Wycliffe Associates, Pride for Parents
Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis said during a fundraiser for fellow evangelist Kenneth Copeland’s ministry that the reason Jesus hasn’t returned is because people “are not giving the way God told them to give.”