(Premier Christian News) Authorities in Iowa have removed 88 children from a church-run summer camp as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged child abuse, endangerment, and potential human trafficking. The operation took place on June 12 and 13, following multiple reports of suspected abuse, according to The New York Post and
A man is in custody in connection to the April 28 slaying of an Arizona pastor affectionately known as “Pastor Bill.” Two months ago, Bill Schonemann, 76, the beloved leader of New River Bible Chape, was discovered deceased following a welfare check. Authorities quickly ruled the incident as “foul play”
Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church (GCC) recently sent a letter to the congregation, updating them on his health issues, which have kept him from the pulpit, and the church’s financial difficulties, noting plans to cut the budget by 20%. Praising the congregation for being “characterized by joyful generosity”
According to an investigative report by music journalist Jessica Morris published at The Roys Report (TRR), a woman claims that former Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait drugged her drink and watched as she was raped by Newsboys lighting technician Matthew Brewer. TRR obtained video footage and a police report related
Southlake, Texas-based Gateway Church, once one of America’s largest megachurches, has revealed plans for a new round of layoffs as it grapples with financial difficulties stemming from ongoing scandals involving its former pastor, Robert Morris. The church, however, insists it remains solvent despite the challenges. According to a letter sent
Zao MKE Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is led by Rev. Jonah P. Overton (they/them) and Cameron Overton. Married in 2018, they present as a gay homosexual couple, when in reality, both are biological women, making them a gay, lesbian couple. Describing themselves as “Jesus Rooted, Justice Centered, Radically Inclusive,” a
“Devout Roman Catholic” Stephen Colbert is praising actress Cynthia Erivo’s upcoming portrayal of Jesus in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar, calling it “long overdue” while gushing over the notion that a woman is playing the part. During her recent appearance on his show, Colbert opined about the prospect of
The storied Christian organization ‘Focus on the Family’ (FOTF) has responded to allegations that they’ve compromised on the question of whether being gay is a sin, which came on the heels of them posting this missive on social media: The post originally linked to an article about the sinfulness of
Pastor Austin Duncan of Grace Community Church read a letter from John MacArthur during their recent Sunday service, relaying his desire to return to the church once he regains his strength, while also warning the church needs to enact major budge cuts. MacArthur, 85, has been away from the pulpit
The controversial 10,000-member Bethel Church in Redding, California, is under scrutiny for incorporating pre-tithing mantras and declarations into their liturgy, which some critics interpret as manifestations of the prosperity gospel with phrases like “I am powerful…I am important…everywhere I go becomes a perfect-health zone.” Led by ‘prophet’ and pastor Bill
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