Tag: church lawsuit

Church Elders Accused of Failing to Report Youth Pastor’s Sexual Abuse Despite Evidence, Lawsuit Claims

September 5, 2026

In a recent lawsuit filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court, Refuge Church of the Assemblies of God is accused of failing to report known instances of sexual abuse by its former youth pastor, Anthony Waller.…

Federal Judge Rules to Move Word of God Church’s Lawsuit Against Richland County Forward

September 2, 2026

A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by Word of God Church and Ministries against Richland County can proceed towards a trial. The church claims that the county denied them a fair opportunity…

Ex-Gateway Pastor Claims ‘Not One Dollar Was Misdirected’ as Former Members Appeal Tithe Lawsuit

August 5, 2026

Former members of Gateway Church are seeking to overturn a recent court dismissal of their lawsuit alleging millions of dollars in misdirected tithes. The case, initially filed by Katherine and Garry Leach alongside Mark and…

Church Sues Ocean City Officials Over Alleged Violation of Religious Freedom in Homeless Shelter Dispute

July 1, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Ocean City has filed a lawsuit claiming that local officials are infringing on their First Amendment rights regarding their overnight shelter for homeless individuals. The church…