Tag: church_involvement

Folsom youth pastor arrested, accused of sexually abusing children in the ’90s

July 27, 2026

A Folsom youth pastor has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing multiple children during the 1990s, prompting a thorough investigation by local authorities (Micah 6:8). Deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested…

Former Megachurch Elder Arrested for Torture and Murder of Adoptive Daughter

July 27, 2026

A former elder at San Diego’s Rock Church has been arrested and charged with the murder and torture of her 11-year-old adoptive daughter. Leticia McCormack and her parents, Stanley and Adella Tom, were arrested on…

Nampa Priest Enters Guilty Plea in Child Rape Case

July 27, 2026

A Nampa Catholic priest accused of raping a minor entered a guilty plea inside a Canyon County courthouse Tuesday afternoon. The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the alleged crimes and…

Church Elder Arrested, Admits to Repeated Sexual Assault of Young Child

July 27, 2026

A church elder in Winthrop Harbor was arrested after admitting to repeatedly sexually assaulting a child, beginning when she was as young as six years old. The victim, who is under 13, described the abuse…

Evangelist and Guest Pastor Arrested on Multiple Rape of a Child Charges in Murfreesboro

July 27, 2026

An evangelist known for his work in multiple states has been charged with multiple counts of child rape and sexual abuse, prompting a thorough legal investigation. Benjamin Garlick, who previously served as a guest pastor…

Conroe Youth Pastor Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation

July 25, 2026

A 20-year-old man from Conroe, Texas, has been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged child exploitation, following a tip to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Authorities say the suspect…

Former Manhattan Catholic Priest Arrested on Child Sex Crime Charges

July 24, 2026

A Catholic priest who previously served several parishes in Manhattan has been arrested on child sex crime charges stemming from an investigation in Republic County. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said agents arrested Father Ryan…

Local Food Pantries Unite to Support Over 1,000 Families Amid SNAP Crisis

June 29, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Food pantries are facing mounting pressures amid uncertainties surrounding SNAP benefits due to a government shutdown. Local volunteers are bracing for increased demand while the threat of reduced food aid looms, heightening…

North Carolina Senate Moves to Ban Homeless Camping Amid Urgent Need for Shelter Solutions

June 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A newly modified bill seeks to impose a statewide ban on homeless camping in public spaces throughout North Carolina. Local governments will have the responsibility to enforce this ban and are required…

Community Spirit Shines as Over 150 Volunteers Transform Sequim for Beautiful Day Event

June 6, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Recently, volunteers gathered in Sequim for the annual Beautiful Day service event. More than 150 participants from six churches collaborated on various community improvement projects, including park maintenance and school beautification efforts,…