Bryan Meadows’ clergy sexual abuse allegations escalated after a viral YouTube interview and a new statement to The Roys Report. Stephanie Prescott, 34, said Meadows targeted her, and she called it grooming and abuse of …
Life Church restorative process leaders say Nathan Peternel will step aside temporarily. The Indianapolis megachurch pastor announced a “structured restorative process” in a Feb. 20 email. He said the long-term plan keeps him as lead …
In his Ash Wednesday letter, Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Sean W. Rowe opens with Exodus, where Pharaoh blocks Israel’s freedom. Pharaoh clings to power and control, even as chaos spreads through Egypt. Rowe says Pharaoh …
Charity Baptist Church has ended its relationship with longtime senior pastor Marty Payton after leaders learned of serious sexual allegations. The church is in Kannapolis, central North Carolina, about 42 miles north of Charlotte. Leaders …
Podcaster Defies Legal Threat from Prominent Christian Camp Shawn Ryan, a top-ranked podcaster and former Navy SEAL, is refusing to back down after receiving a legal threat from Kanakuk Ministries. The ministry, which operates one …
Howerton Accuses McLaughlin of Undermining Christian Faith On his Live Free podcast, Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton harshly criticized YouTuber Rhett McLaughlin, accusing him of “gaslighting Christians” and promoting unbelief. According to Howerton, McLaughlin represents …
Schott Touts Forgiveness and Restoration After Jail Visit Mercy Culture Pastor Landon Schott visited convicted child molester Robert Morris in an Oklahoma jail this week, drawing praise and criticism. Morris, the 64-year-old founder of Gateway …
Churches Mobilize to Meet Community Needs Black churches in Minneapolis are stepping into a growing leadership role as tensions mount between residents, protesters, and federal agents. In the wake of Renee Good’s shooting by law …
Religious Resistance Grows Against ICE Operations Hundreds of clergy from across the U.S. gathered in Minneapolis on January 22 to protest ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions under Operation Metro Surge. The event, part …
A Year After Controversial Sermon, Bishop Budde Stands Firm One year after her widely criticized sermon directed at President Trump, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde returned to the national spotlight, this time speaking from a Minneapolis …