Tag: financial integrity

Assemblies of God Claims Local Church Autonomy Shields It from Abuse Liability in Lawsuits

September 4, 2026

In a recent legal development, the General Council of the Assemblies of God has disputed liability in several sexual abuse lawsuits linked to Daniel Savala, a former associate of Chi Alpha college ministries. The lawsuits,…

Oklahoma Residents Seek to Join Lawsuit Against Proposed Jewish Public Charter School

September 4, 2026

In a recent development, a group of seven Oklahoma residents, including a rabbi, a Jewish mother, and a Jewish teenager, have sought to join a lawsuit challenging the establishment of a proposed Jewish public charter…

Second Baptist Church Faces Legal Battle Over Bylaws with Congregant Group, Jeremiah Counsel.

September 4, 2026

Houston’s Second Baptist Church finds itself embroiled in a legal battle with its own members, raising questions about governance, accountability, and the stewardship of its vast resources. After nearly five decades under the leadership of…

Lawsuit: Assemblies of God Accused of Ignoring Warnings About Children’s Pastor’s Abuse for Years

September 3, 2026

In a recent lawsuit, it has been alleged that for over a decade, warnings about the misconduct of children’s pastor Tony Waller were ignored, allowing him to sexually abuse girls at the Refuge Church in…

Oklahoma Residents Seek to Join Lawsuit Against Proposed Jewish Public Charter School

September 3, 2026

In a significant legal development, a group of Oklahoma residents, including a rabbi, a Jewish mother, and a Jewish teenager, have sought to join a lawsuit opposing the establishment of a proposed Jewish public charter…

Oklahoma Jewish-led Group Files Federal Suit to Block Proposed Religious Charter School Citing Separation of Church and State Concerns

September 3, 2026

In a recent development, a Jewish-led group in Oklahoma City has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the establishment of a proposed religious charter school. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, aims to prevent the opening…

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Faith-Based Pregnancy Center to Challenge Donor Subpoena in Federal Court

September 3, 2026

In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, may challenge a state subpoena demanding donor information in federal court. This ruling…

Prosecutor General’s Office Seeks State Ownership of 123 Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Properties in Russia Amid Legal Disputes

September 3, 2026

The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has initiated legal action aimed at transferring the real estate of Jehovah’s Witnesses to state ownership. This move targets 123 properties, encompassing both residential and commercial premises, along with land…

Supreme Court to Review New Jersey Subpoena of Faith-Based Pregnancy Centers

September 3, 2026

The Supreme Court is set to review a significant legal case involving New Jersey’s subpoena of a faith-based nonprofit, First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, which operates “crisis pregnancy centers.” This case has drawn attention from…

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…