Author: Staff Writer

Suspect Who Murdered and Mutilated Beloved AZ Pastor Has Been Arrested

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”

Gateway Church Announces Layoffs Amid Financial Strain and Ongoing Scandals

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

John MacArthur Gives Health Update, Announces Church Needs Big Budget Cuts

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

Bethel Church Draws Criticism For Pre-Tithing Mantra: ‘I am important…everywhere I go becomes a perfect-health zone’

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

SBC Megachurch Plays ZZ Top For ‘Father’s Day Service’

Church by the Glades in Coral Springs, FL, led by David Hughes, is the embodiment of instituting worldly entertainment in the hope of catching the attention of wayward goatlings and luring them into staying. Known for their extravagant attempts to keep their members entertained, in the past few years they’ve