Tag: ethical leadership

Upper Darby Church Deacon Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Defrauding Church and Political Organization of Over $142,000

September 4, 2026

In a recent development, Willie Jordon, 58, of Upper Darby, PA, has entered a guilty plea to two counts of wire fraud in federal court. Jordon, who served as a deacon at a local church,…

City Council Member and Pastor Charged with Assault and Harassment in Northeast Iowa

August 31, 2026

In a recent development, a Hazelton City Council member and pastor from an Oelwein church is facing serious criminal charges. Court records indicate that 34-year-old Hayden Robinson is accused of assaulting a woman in the…

LDS Church Defends Trademark Rights in Clarifying Q&A Session

July 20, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Open Stories Foundation and podcaster Dr. John Dehlin have responded to a trademark lawsuit initiated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church claims rights to the “Mormon…

Church of God in Christ Secures Defamation Injunction

July 15, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Church of God in Christ Inc. has received a preliminary injunction aimed at preventing a musician from continuing to make defamatory statements against the denomination and its leaders. This legal action…

Donor’s Right to Sue for Fraud Challenged in $250,000 Donation Case

July 13, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Worship leader Sean Feucht’s legal team claims that a donor, Steve Bray, cannot sue him for alleged fraud regarding a $250,000 contribution made through a donor-advised fund. The donor is questioning how…

Former Chicago Church of Christ pastor faces allegations of $2M fraud

July 4, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former evangelist from the Chicago Church of Christ faces serious charges of wire fraud and filing false tax statements. Federal prosecutors allege he misled church members into investing around $2 million…

Tithing Lawsuit Against LDS: Latest Updates and Claims

July 3, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The LDS tithing lawsuit alleges that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints mismanaged billions in member donations, channeling funds into investment portfolios rather than the religious and charitable purposes promised…

Buffalo Grove Pastor Charged in Alleged $2 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Own Congregation

June 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A pastor has been charged in a federal case involving an alleged investment fraud scheme that reportedly defrauded around 40 victims, many from his own congregation, of $2 million. Federal prosecutors claim…

Ex-Administrator Faces Allegations of Embezzling $500K from Private School

June 15, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former senior administrator at Penn Christian Academy is facing multiple felony charges over alleged misappropriation of over $579,000 from the school. The investigation began when a concerned donor reported possible embezzlement,…

Georgia Officials Issue Investor Alert Linked to First Liberty Probe

June 7, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A recent investigation involving First Liberty Building & Loan has prompted further scrutiny into Global Onboard Partners, a borrower from the now-defunct lender. The state of Georgia has announced that it is…