Camp’s sex abuse scandal inspired Trey’s Law
Kanakuk Kamps CEO passes baton for teen camp, but critics demand more change.
Plus Houston ‘bishop’ sentenced for bigamy, Joe Rigney resigns from Bethlehem Seminary, and more.
Looking back at MinistryWatch stories from this date in years past: Bob Jones Univ leadership changes, Houston 'bishop' sentenced for bigamy, Joe Rigney resigns from Bethlehem Seminary, and more.
Plus Faith and Liberty Discovery Center to close, Johnny Hunt sues SBC, Brian Houston resigns
Looking back at MinistryWatch stories from this date in years' past: The growth of philanthropic advising, plus Faith and Liberty Discovery Center closing, Johnny Hunt sues SBC, Brian Houston resigns.
Elizabeth Phillips found her voice and ignited a movement
Trey's Law and the woman behind it—NDAs have silenced many sex abuse victims, but Elizabeth Phillips is fighting to give their voices back.
Advocates and Kanakuk abuse survivors share concerns about what message the partnerships send.
“When seminaries validate this program with master's level credit, they are sending a message to the next generation of pastors and ministry leaders that child safety, truth and accountability are secondary to institutional preservation,” Allison ...
Gateway tithes down, Art Simon dies, Kanakuk Kamps sued, and more
ONE YEAR AGO: On November 19, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Gateway Church outside of Dallas was facing more issues after the church was shaken by allegations of sexual abuse by founding pastor Robert Morris. According to ...
Texas law bans NDAs in sexual assault, trafficking, and child sexual abuse cases
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill (SB) 835, also known as “Trey’s Law,” over the weekend. It will take effect on September 1.
Another lawsuit against Kanakuk Kamps, Seattle Pacific Cuts Budget, JD Hall disqualified from ministry, and more.
One Year Ago: On June 28, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Kanakuk Kamps had been sued by another victim, Andrew Summersett, who claims he was abused by former camp director and now convicted felon Peter Newman. ...
A Texas bill is still waiting on the governor’s signature.
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a bill into law voiding nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in child sexual abuse cases. Trey’s Law, so titled for Trey Carlock who died by suicide after suffering sexual abuse at ...
Abuse survivor says her memory was repressed until last year.
Another lawsuit has been filed against Kanakuk Kamps, its affiliated businesses, and its president Joe White, this time by a female who says she was a victim of long-time camp employee Peter Newman. The plaintiff, ...