Tag: Ethics

Former Ga. Church Elder Arrested for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $200K

July 24, 2026

A former church elder in LaGrange, Georgia, has been arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $200,000 from his congregation’s business account (Micah 6:8). Howard Lester, a member of the Broad Street Church of Christ, is…

Bashkortostan Culture Minister Arrested Amid Corruption Investigation and Allegations of Abuse of Power

June 20, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The long-serving culture minister of Bashkortostan was arrested on allegations of corruption, including taking large bribes and embezzlement. Following her arrest, a Moscow court has ordered her pre-trial detention, with reports indicating…

Pastor Faces Betrayal Allegations in Court Over Illegal Sale of Family Properties

June 7, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Pastor Bothwell Phiri, leader of River of Life International Church, is facing legal troubles related to alleged fraud involving the sale of family properties valued at approximately US$40,000. He and his brother-in-law,…

Pastor Arrested for Alleged Theft by Deception in Church Carpet Fraud Scheme

June 1, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A pastor from North Carolina is currently in custody in Georgia, facing charges related to an alleged theft involving fraudulent checks linked to a church carpet purchase. Gregory O’Brian McCrae has been…