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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.

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, 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.

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.

filed a lawsuit against local radio host Mancow Muller—and the station’s parent company—for defamation, invasion of privacy, eavesdropping, and emotional distress.

Mancow Muller, radio host and former friend of disgraced megachurch pastor James MacDonald, has filed a police report alleging that MacDonald asked him for help finding a hitman.

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.

The financial watchdog of evangelical churches, ECFA, has suspended Harvest Bible Chapel's accreditation. Many are saying the move comes way too late and are even calling the ECFA's competency into question over their delay.