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Ep. 593: Joni Lamb, a $2-M Ministry Theft, and the Largest Bible Translation Organizations
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (163+ words) On today's program, Minnesota pastors'a husband and wife team'have been accused by the Attorney General's Office of misusing more than $2 million of ministry funds for personal use. We'll take a look. And, author and speaker Jada Edwards on how her…...
Ep. 592: Christian College Challenge, Mifepristone, Colorado Springs Departures
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (650+ words) Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of Ministry Watch. Welcome to the Ministry Watch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity…...
Gracehaven Wins Settlement in Ohio Foster Care Dispute
4+ day, 30+ min ago (455+ words) Anti-trafficking ministry regains access to county foster care system after lawsuit over religious hiring protections. The anti-trafficking ministry Gracehaven can once again continue its ministry in Ohio to young female survivors after Montgomery County settled a lawsuit brought by the…...
Christian College Challenge
4+ day, 36+ min ago (565+ words) Warren previously served as Vice President of WORLD News Group, publisher of WORLD Magazine, and Vice President of The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He has more than 30 years of experience as a writer, editor, marketing professional, and entrepreneur. Before…...
Nichols" excommunication, Amish and Mennonite communities
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (268+ words) Readers weigh in on Ministry Watch stories EDITOR'S NOTE: From time to time we will publish letters and emails we get from readers, sometimes with a response, sometimes without comment. If you would like to share your thoughts about any…...
Savala Pleads Guilty to Abuse, Sentenced to 30 Years
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (754+ words) Another John Doe files abuse lawsuit against Assemblies of God. Daniel Savala, the accused sexual abuser associated with the Chi Alpha college ministries of the Assemblies of God denomination, has pleaded guilty to one count of continuous trafficking of persons....
Ep. 591: Grey Matter Research's Ron Sellers on Evangelical Giving Declines
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (158+ words) After a four-year streak of tightening wallets, evangelicals" giving habits have at last held steady, according to a new study by Grey Matter Research and Infinity Concepts. The survey of over 1, 000 evangelical Protestants found the average respondent"s generosity level…...
On This Date: Calvin Robinson's License Rescinded, Again
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (402+ words) Plus, the death of Tim Keller, shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church, and more. ONE YEAR AGO: On May 15, 2025, Ministry Watch reported that the Rev. Calvin Robinson, a priest and British transplant living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose license was revoked…...
Minnesota Pastors Charged With $2 M Fraud
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (278+ words) Husband/wife team allegedly bilked own church and nonprofit $2, 784 for shoes. $71, 342 for restaurants. $169, 462 for travel. These are just some of the ways the husband and wife co-pastors of a Minnesota church used charitable assets as their "personal piggy banks," state…...
VT Christian School Partially Settles Girls" Sports Lawsuit for $566 K
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (370+ words) School was barred from competition for forfeiting a game against a male player. Mid Vermont Christian School (MVCS) has reached a partial settlement in its legal battle against state athletic officials, securing over half a million dollars in damages after…...