Churches tend to be susceptible to what experts call “affinity fraud,” a scam that spreads in a tight-knit community. (J.C. Derrick – Roys Report) In 2009, a conman bilked members of Bethel Church in Redding, California, out of more than … Continue reading
“When you give somebody so much power, they become God to people. People forgot the concept of religion and beliefs and people look at Carl like he’s God.” (Paul O’Donnell – Roys Report) Since admitting adultery and being fired from his job … Continue reading
“But oh, for the believers behind the scenes who know the sin that is going on in the background, it is just so devastating. And every time another pastor is found out, especially one who used his power and the … Continue reading
“Just like Israel in the Old Testament, we demand a king over us, and all the better if it is a king who is handsome and golden-tongued. And once we have that king, we refuse to believe he may be … Continue reading
Jen Hatmaker is a Progressive “Christian.” In 2016 she came out for gay marriage and chirped that she believes gay relationships can be holy. LifeWay Christian Resources promptly discontinued Hatmaker’s best-selling Bible studies. Hatmaker once wrote that Jesus came to … Continue reading
“Another recipient of $2 million or more was Shadow Mountain Community Church where David Jeremiah pastors. Jeremiah lost his membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability in 2010 for questionable financial dealings. … The Potter’s House, where popular prosperity preacher, … Continue reading
“These twin resignations meant it is likely many leaders in the evangelical world knew of Jeremiah’s activities – and remained silent. The reason for their silence is simple enough to understand: It is in not in the interest of either … Continue reading
“From January 2016 through mid-February 2019, [the disgraced pastor] MacDonald’s spending included $170,851 on hunting and fishing trips; $139,502 on meals and entertainment; and over $94,000 for clothing and eyewear. The church maintained two private checking accounts that gave MacDonald … Continue reading
“To establish reasonableness, a compensation consultant or committee will study what similar churches or non-profits pay their officers. However, a troubling trend has emerged of pastors’ salaries being compared to those of big business CEOs and famous celebrities.” (Barry Bowen … Continue reading
Delegates voted late Tuesday not to take up a resolution against the phrase “social justice.” “Social justice is deceptive, in that well-meaning Christians become unwittingly drawn into such ideology under the false assumption that social justice equates to standing up … Continue reading