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‘I Barely Touched the Lady’—James MacDonald Addresses Assault Charges in Recent Interview
In an interview published last week, former megachurch pastor James MacDonald discussed his arrest in California earlier this year for allegedly assaulting a 59-year-old woman during a traffic altercation.
Disgraced Former Pastor James MacDonald Charged With Attacking a 59-Year-Old Woman After Fender-Bender
James MacDonald, disgraced former pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, was arrested last month in Coronado, California, for allegedly assaulting a 59-year-old woman.
Kirk Cameron Hosts Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald To Talk Biblical Illiteracy
MacDonald, who was the founding pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, was fired by the church in 2019 amid ongoing controversy surrounding an allegedly abusive leadership style, as well as financial improprieties.
Former Harvest Pastor James MacDonald Shares News of Reconciliation
On Facebook last week, James MacDonald posted photos of himself riding motorcycles with one man who helped end his tenure at Harvest Bible Chapel.
Parts of James MacDonald’s Lawsuit Against Radio Host Mancow Muller Dismissed
Nearly two years ago, former megachurch Pastor James MacDonald filed a defamation lawsuit against radio host Mancow Muller. In a Chicago courtroom yesterday, a judge dismissed parts—but not all—of the suit.
Mars Hill Podcast Revives Old Video With Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, Mark Dever—And It...
The most striking aspect of the discussion between Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, and Mark Dever is arguably the condescending and aggressive attitudes Driscoll and MacDonald display toward their fellow church leader.
James MacDonald Unleashes Vitriol Against Journalist, Calling Her a Liar, Sl** and Apostate
James MacDonald, the former megachurch pastor who’s been embroiled in scandal and controversy for several years, is lashing out against independent journalist Julie Roys.
Son of Ousted Harvest Pastor James MacDonald Plants New Church
Former Harvest Bible Chapel (HBC) mega-church pastor James MacDonald's son and former HBC Executive Pastor Luke MacDonald held his new church plant's first worship service this past Sunday at the Chez Hotel in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
James MacDonald Sues Attorney Who Looked Into His Finances
James MacDonald, who founded and served at Harvest Bible Chapel for 31 years before elders disqualified him from public ministry, claims that attorney Sally Wagenmaker intended to harm his reputation as well as his eventual arbitration efforts.
Arbitration Settled Between James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel
Former Harvest Bible Chapel Pastor James MacDonald has settled an arbitration with Harvest Bible Chapel who had removed him as senior pastor back in February 2019, according to The Roys Report.
James MacDonald Puts Streaming Service on Hold to Return to Pulpit
Earlier this year, MacDonald announced he was launching a "home church network" ministry that would have provided content for home church gatherings. Now, however, MacDonald will be delivering an 8-week sermon series at Calvary Chapel South Bay in California.
Disgraced Pastor James MacDonald Is Suing, Again
filed a lawsuit against local radio host Mancow Muller—and the station’s parent company—for defamation, invasion of privacy, eavesdropping, and emotional distress.
James MacDonald Expected to Pay ‘unreimbursed personal expenses’
The leadership of Harvest Bible Chapel told the congregation they will be seeking reimbursement from James MacDonald for any personal expenses he paid for using the senior pastor's discretionary account over the last four years.
Elders Fire James MacDonald, Believe He Is ‘Harmful’ to the Church
Citing leaked audio footage aired during a radio program, the elders of Harvest Bible Chapel "accelerated" their decision to fire Senior Pastor James MacDonald.
James MacDonald May Not Be Welcome at Harvest Naples After All
Pastor John Secrest of the Harvest Naples campus says he was not consulted in the decision to allow James MacDonald to preach at the Naples campus during his "indefinite sabbatical" and that he does not support the decision.
James MacDonald’s ‘indefinite sabbatical’ Is Effective Immediately
Following on the heels of the announcement that the Harvest Bible Chapel lawsuit is being dropped, the church elders have a new announcement.
The Harvest and James MacDonald Controversy Explained
Note from the Editor:
Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced...
James MacDonald Sues Critics of Harvest Bible Chapel
James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel have filed a lawsuit against two former members of the church and Julie Roys, a former radio host for Moody Radio.
Harvest, MacDonald Speak Out About Settled Legal Dispute
The protracted dispute between Pastor James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel recently concluded through arbitration. Now the Chicago-area megachurch is sharing details of the settlement and has apologized to its former pastor.
A Year After He Was Fired, MacDonald Launches New Ministry
James MacDonald claims his new ministry, which seeks to equip a network of home church groups, will provide “all the impact of a large church but none of the drama.”
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