Tag: religious accountability

Ex-Wife of Florida Pastor Accused of Embezzling Over $182K from Church Funds

August 18, 2026

In a recent development, Nancy Ellen Mitchell Bertine, 74, of Hernando, faces serious allegations of financial misconduct involving the Gulf to Lake Baptist Church in Crystal River, Florida. According to court records, Bertine is charged…

Highland Park UMC Minister Addresses Lawsuit-Related Grief in Sermon

August 18, 2026

Highland Park United Methodist Church’s senior minister, the Rev. Matt Tuggle, addressed his congregation during two Sunday services, expressing the profound grief the church community has experienced due to a lawsuit filed by the Horizon…

Southern Baptist Abuse Crisis Continues Despite Johnny Hunt Lawsuit Dismissal | The Roys Report

August 15, 2026

In a significant legal development, a federal judge recently dismissed the final claim in a defamation lawsuit filed by former Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Johnny Hunt. Hunt, a former megachurch pastor in Georgia, had…

Churches Endorsing in Elections While IRS Oversight Lapses, Report Finds

August 15, 2026

In recent developments, several churches have been identified as potentially violating the Johnson Amendment, a federal law prohibiting churches and nonprofits from engaging in political campaign activities. This investigation, conducted by ProPublica and The Texas…

Gateway Church Wins Dismissal in Tithe Misuse Lawsuit Citing First Amendment Protection

August 15, 2026

In a recent legal development, Gateway Church has successfully had a lawsuit dismissed by a federal district judge in Texas. The lawsuit, filed by congregants Katherine and Gary Leach, along with Mark and Terri Browder,…

Senate Probes Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse Allegations in Quiboloy’s Organization

August 14, 2026

The Senate committee on women, children, family relations, and gender equality is set to resume its investigation into allegations of human trafficking and sexual abuse within the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) on October 23.…

Religious Charity Investigated by Charity Commission Over Bounced Cheques and Financial Irregularities.

August 14, 2026

The Charity Commission has initiated a full statutory inquiry into Zlotchiv, a religious charity based in east London, due to concerns over its financial management practices. The investigation follows the charity’s failure to engage meaningfully…

Florida Judge Dismisses Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Ethnos360, Citing Lack of Legal Responsibility and Missouri Law

August 14, 2026

A recent legal development has unfolded in a case involving Ethnos360, a missionary agency, which was accused of failing to prevent peer-to-peer sexual abuse. A Florida judge dismissed the lawsuit, ruling that the plaintiffs—A.W. and…

Gateway Church Wins Legal Battle: Judge Dismisses Tithing Lawsuit Citing First Amendment Protections.

August 13, 2026

Gateway Church has achieved a notable legal victory with a federal judge dismissing a class-action lawsuit that accused the Texas megachurch of misleading its members regarding the allocation of tithes. In a decision dated June…

Judge Dismisses $100 Million Lawsuit Against Gateway Church and Robert Morris, Citing First Amendment Protections

August 13, 2026

In a significant legal development, a federal judge has dismissed a $100 million lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founder, Robert Morris, citing First Amendment protections. The lawsuit accused the church of misleading donors about…