Tag: religious

Elon University Students Engage in Faith-Based Community Activities

August 7, 2026

Elon University students are discovering ways to maintain their spiritual identities amid the demands of academic and social life, through a range of faith-based organizations on campus. These groups provide spaces for worship, fellowship, and…

Lawsuit Alleges Jonesboro Church Failed to Act on Children’s Pastor’s Sexual Abuse of Young Girls

July 27, 2026

A lawsuit filed in Craighead County Circuit Court alleges that a former children’s minister at a Jonesboro church sexually abused young girls for over 15 years, while church leadership failed to act (Proverbs 31:8-9). The…

Survivors of Lame Deer pastor file lawsuit alleging negligence

July 27, 2026

Survivors of a Lame Deer pastor accused of sexual abuse have filed a lawsuit against him, his wife, and the church he served, alleging negligence in protecting vulnerable individuals. The legal action seeks accountability for…

Former Jehovah’s Witness Elder Convicted of Sexually Abusing 3 Children

July 27, 2026

A Lancaster County jury has convicted a former Jehovah’s Witness elder of sexually abusing three children over two decades ago, marking a significant moment of justice for the victims. The verdict underscores the importance of…

Ex-Catholic Priest Arrested for Alleged Online Calls to Overthrow Government

July 27, 2026

A 44-year-old former Catholic priest has been arrested by detectives over allegations of publishing online content that advocated the unlawful overthrow of the government. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that Edwin Gathangi Waiguru…

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…

Bishop Arrested, Accused of Embezzling $270,000 from Parish

July 25, 2026

A bishop in the San Diego area has resigned after being accused of embezzling $270,000 from his parish, according to Pope Leo XIV. The resignation came amid legal proceedings where Bishop Emanuel Shaleta faced 16…

Church Elder Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Minor

July 24, 2026

A church elder was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, prompting an investigation by Irvine Police. The accused, Michael Robert Maxwell, 42, was apprehended during an inquiry into a sexual assault that occurred at…

Church Minister Arrested for Alleged Role in $1.2 Million PPP Loan Fraud

July 24, 2026

A Monroe County, Missouri church official was arrested after being indicted for participating in a pandemic loan fraud scheme exceeding $1.2 million. Kenneth C. Sparks III, 54, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in…

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,…