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AME Church Alleges Former Retirement Services Exec Embezzled Tens of Millions

The AME Church has sued a former executive who oversaw its pension plan’s investment portfolio, charging that he and others embezzled money and defrauded its clergy and church ministers.

Church of God in Christ Congregations Given $100,000 by Pandemic Support Campaign

A fundraising campaign to help small churches during the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended with a $100,000 donation to congregations of the Church of God in Christ.

Former Donors Can Sue Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, Judge Rules

A judge is allowing a class-action lawsuit filed against Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) to proceed. Margie Zacharias was dismissed as a defendant, and her and RZIM’s motions to dismiss the suit were granted only in part.

J.D. Hall, Pastor and Founder of Pulpit&Pen, Admits Fabricating Story About Trans Activist

A controversial Montana pastor who founded a conservative Christian polemics website has admitted to publishing a false story about a trans activist.

Law Mattered More Than Love: Bart Barber Responds to SBC Sexual Abuse Report

Southern Baptist Convention presidential candidate Bart Barber has posted his thoughts about this week's explosive report on sexual abuse in the SBC.

Southeastern Seminary to Rename Facilities, Programs After SBC Sexual Abuse Report Names Patterson, Hunt

While many lauded the decision, others pointed out that it stood in contrast to a fellow SBC seminary's decision to keep the names of pro-slavery theologians on its buildings in 2020.

Christian Leaders Press Lawmakers to Extend Child Tax Credit for Poor Families

A campaign backed by a broad coalition of Christian leaders will urge Congress to extend the child tax credit to low-income families.

For Abuse Survivors Like Jules Woodson, the Indiana Pastor Video Is All Too Familiar

When Jules Woodson saw the viral video of an Indiana church applauding a pastor who had confessed to sexual misconduct, her heart sank. It was a scene she had experienced before.