Day: August 20, 2026
29 articles
Philip PhiAppellate Court Rules Claims in Defamation Lawsuit Against Gateway Church Cannot Proceed
In a recent legal development, the Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that most claims in a defamation lawsuit against Gateway Church cannot proceed. This decision stems from...
Traveling Pastor and Wife Convicted in Child Sex Crimes Case; Life Sentence Imposed on Benjamin Garlick
In a significant legal outcome, Benjamin Garlick, a traveling pastor, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for child sex crimes. His wife,...
Christian Organizations Mobilize to Address Nigeria’s Food Insecurity and Public Health Crisis
In Nigeria, a nation rich in agricultural potential, the paradox of food insecurity has emerged as a defining crisis. Despite fertile lands and a robust youthful workforce, millions...
“NRB President Troy Miller Discusses Israel’s Role in Global Religious Freedom and Information War”
In a recent visit to Israel, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller engaged with key Israeli officials and diplomats, highlighting the intersection of global political and religious...
Local Youth Pastor Charged Under New Kentucky Grooming Law for Alleged Inappropriate Behavior with Minor Church Member
A former youth pastor from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has been charged under a newly enacted grooming law. Jeremiah Swaw, 38, of Cadiz, was arrested by the Cadiz Police Department...
Former Hopkinsville Pastor Charged with Grooming a Minor: Church Terminates Leadership Role, Ensures Safety Measures for Youth.
A former pastor from Hopkinsville has been charged with grooming a minor, as reported by local authorities. The Cadiz Police Department received a report on August 17, 2026,...
Lawsuit Alleges Bullying of Transgender Girl in Sacramento Rowing Club Led to Suicidal Thoughts
In a recent legal development, a Sacramento rowing club faces a lawsuit alleging severe bullying and harassment of a transgender teenager, leading to claims of suicidal ideation. The...
Facts of Life Church Warming Shelter Seeks Volunteers Amid Ongoing Cold Weather in Whiteville
As the cold weather persists, the Facts of Life Church in Whiteville, N.C., continues to serve as a beacon of hope for those in need through its warming...
Youth Pastor Charged Under New KY Grooming Law Following Allegations of Inappropriate Behavior with Teen
A former youth pastor from Cadiz, Kentucky, has been charged under a newly enacted state law targeting grooming behaviors. Jeremiah Swaw, 38, is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct...
EU Urged to Act as Palestinian Christian Delegation Warns Israeli Policies Threaten Christian Presence in Gaza
In a recent development, a Palestinian Christian delegation from the Higher Presidential Committee for Church Affairs has issued a stark warning to European Union officials. They assert that...
