Former Pastor’s COVID Fraud: A Warning for All Churches Here’s the rundown on what happened: Terry Hall, a former lead pastor in Illinois, pleaded guilty to federal charges including wire fraud for misusing nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. He diverted two CARES Act loans, intended for his church, into his personal accounts and spent
Preying on Desperation: When False Hope Targets Our Hurting Neighbors Friends, as an IT guy, I spend my days fixing technical problems, but some issues hit a lot harder than a crashed server. This story, while it might seem like just another business headline, reveals a deep crack in how we’re treating our most vulnerable.
Faith Tested, Hope Unyielding: The Global Church Endures Persecution Friends, as a Christian and an IT professional, I believe in looking at the data, but more importantly, looking at it through the lens of faith. The latest World Watch List (WWL) from Open Doors International for 2026 has been released, and it brings with it
Hey everyone, Jason here from Christ IT Services, I wanted to share a recent news story with you as a helpful reminder, especially for our churches, seniors, and small business clients. It’s a different kind of threat than a virus, but just as important for your peace of mind and financial security. Alert: Guard Your
Church Treasurer Indicted for $2 Million Theft: A Stark Warning Here’s the rundown on this troubling situation: James Owens, the former treasurer for a religious organization in Albuquerque called Norbertine of New Mexico and Santa María de la Vid Abbey, has been indicted by a grand jury. Prosecutors allege Owens stole over $2 million from
Winter’s Bite, Hunger’s Plea: Statesboro Food Bank Strains Under Crisis Demand Here are the hard facts: Plummeting winter temperatures are driving a sharp increase in demand at the Statesboro Food Bank. The Food Bank is currently serving over 800 local families every single week. This surge has pushed client numbers back to “crisis levels,” creating
Unwavering Faith: Egyptian Christians Endure Systemic Discrimination Enabled by ID Card Designation As a conservative Christian and an IT professional, I’m deeply concerned by reports detailing the challenges our fellow believers face globally. The situation in Egypt, where even official documentation becomes a tool for marginalization, is a sobering call to prayer and solidarity. Here’s
From Jason at Christ IT Services Important Alert: Safeguard Your Organization Against Government Aid Fraud Hello Valued Clients, I’m writing to you today with an important warning, inspired by recent news, to help protect your churches, senior services, and small businesses from potential fraud. Recent cases show that government relief programs, like those offered during
Ugandan Priest Released: A Glimmer of Hope for Rule of Law Here are the facts: Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Catholic priest in Uganda, was reported missing on December 3, 2025. After nearly two weeks, authorities confirmed his arrest, initially charging him with "violent subversive activities" and later "money laundering," under circumstances deemed unconstitutional by legal
A Moral Failing in Our Backyard: Tyler’s Most Vulnerable Displaced Again Friends, this story out of Tyler hits hard, and it’s a stark reminder of the struggles many of our neighbors are facing right here in our community. We can’t turn a blind eye when people are hurting, especially those who have so little. Here
