Tag: church_abuse

Former Jonesboro Children’s Minister Accused of Long-Term Sexual Abuse as Church Leadership Allegedly Fails to Report Incidents

June 28, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A lawsuit filed in Craighead County Circuit Court alleges that a former children’s minister at a Jonesboro church was involved in the filming, molestation, and sexual abuse of young girls over approximately…

Madison-area Priest Defrocked Amid Charges of Attempted Sexual Crimes Against Minor

June 25, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A Madison-area priest has been removed from his position and defrocked following charges related to child sex crimes. Andrew Showers, who has been accused of attempting to engage a minor in sexual…

Louisiana Pastor Sentenced to 80 Years for Betraying Trust and Sexually Abusing Minors

June 23, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A pastor in a New Orleans suburb has been sentenced to 80 years in prison after being convicted of sexually molesting two boys. This case marks Reed’s third conviction for child abuse,…

Ohio Pastor Arrested on Felony Charges of Sexual Battery and Grooming of Minor, Facing Serious Community Trust Issues

June 4, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The lead pastor of a church in Ohio has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Following the investigation, the pastor was also…

Church Leaders Extradited Amid Allegations of Forced Labor and Financial Crimes

June 2, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A church leader has been extradited to Michigan to face federal charges related to an alleged forced labor and money laundering scheme involving call center workers across multiple states. The accused, alongside…

Women Sue Assemblies of God Church Over Alleged Cover-Up of Long-Standing Abuse by Children’s Pastor

May 31, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Six women have initiated a lawsuit against a church affiliated with the Assemblies of God, alleging that church leaders ignored repeated warnings about a children’s pastor who later pleaded guilty to sexually…