Tag: Leadership

J. Lanny Wiens, Business Leader and Community Pillar, Passes at 81

September 9, 2026

J. Lanny Wiens, a prominent figure in the mobile home industry and a beloved community member, passed away at the age of 81 on October 23, 2018. Born on January 17, 1937, in Enid, Oklahoma,…

Church Official Charged with Embezzlement in Vermont Church

July 25, 2026

A man associated with a small, rural Northeast Kingdom church has been charged with embezzling a large amount of money over four separate occasions, state police say. The allegations against Gerald Prevost, 72, emerged when…

Former Utah Mayor and Mormon Bishop Accused of Sex Abuse of Children

July 25, 2026

A former Utah city mayor and bishop with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been arrested on accusations he sexually abused at least three children decades ago. The arrest highlights the need…

Abba’s House Deacon Arrested on Charges of Child Sexual Exploitation

July 24, 2026

A deacon at Abba’s House in Hixson, Tennessee, has been arrested on nine charges of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, prompting the church to remove him from his position. The allegations against Christopher…

Four elders removed from Gateway Church following pastor’s sexual abuse scandal

July 21, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: Four elders at Gateway Church have been removed from their positions following the announcement of a law firm’s investigation into sexual abuse allegations against senior pastor Robert Morris. The investigation revealed that…

Youth Pastor Charged with Murdering Wife 20 Years After Her Fatal Fall Dies by Suicide in Jail

July 19, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former youth pastor has died in jail after being charged with the murder of his wife, who fell to her death two decades ago. David Vander Meer was arrested after new…

Lawsuit Against Athey Creek Church Raises Serious Questions About Leadership Accountability and Financial Misconduct

July 16, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Athey Creek Church is facing a lawsuit related to allegations of misconduct by church leadership, workplace retaliation, and financial malpractice within its organization. The case, active in Oregon’s civil court system,…

Former Pastor Sentenced to Five Years for Embezzling Over $400,000 from Congregation

July 15, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former pastor has been sentenced to five years in prison after embezzling over $400,000 from his church. The former leader of All Nations Worship Assembly used church funds for personal expenses,…

Former TMC Minister Arrested for Allegedly Illegally Storing Relief Materials Amid Growing Political Scandal in West Bengal

July 12, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: A former minister from the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal was arrested for allegedly storing relief materials at his home without proper authorization. The charges include the possession of tarpaulins, dhotis,…

Colorado Mayor’s Weekly Sleepover at Homeless Shelter Sparks Debate Amid State’s 90% Rise in Homelessness

July 11, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The mayor of Aurora, Colorado, has been spending every Friday night sleeping at a local homeless shelter to better understand the struggles faced by those experiencing homelessness. This initiative aims to foster…