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Youth Pastor Arrested in Child Exploitation Investigation After Listing Church Role Online

July 25, 2026

A young man connected to a church youth initiative in the Houston region has been apprehended by law enforcement after an investigation initiated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Noel Walker, a…

ADF-supported pastor arrested again in ongoing investigation for comments on Islam and transgender ideology during street preaching.

July 25, 2026

BRISTOL (4 April 2026) – Police interrogated a local pastor as part of a four-month criminal investigation stemming from his arrest while street preaching. The incident occurred after he shared his views on Islam and…

Pastor Uttam Barela arrested in Madhya Pradesh over alleged conversion through faith healing.

July 25, 2026

In Madhya Pradesh, India, police arrested a pastor named Uttam Barela from the Light of Jesus Christ Church following a complaint alleging he converted tribal people through faith healing during a prayer meeting. The complaint…

US Charges Philippine Church Leader in Sex Trafficking Case

July 25, 2026

US prosecutors announced sex-trafficking charges against Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, the founder of a Philippines-based church, alleging he forced girls and young women into sexual acts. The charges stem from a 74-page indictment that accuses Quiboloy…

Local Pastor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $1.8 Million COVID Loan Scheme

July 25, 2026

A local pastor in Chattanooga has admitted to wrongdoing in a COVID-19 fraud scheme that resulted in him receiving over $1.8 million in federal loans. Ricky Lee Taylor, Jr., 36, pleaded guilty to wire fraud…

Charleston Warming Shelter Operated 17 Consecutive Nights During Recent Winter Storm

July 24, 2026

In the heart of Charleston, a warming shelter provided critical refuge during the harsh winter, with the gymnasium of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church serving as a temporary haven for those in need. The shelter, accessible…

Cyberbullying Case Against SDA Evangelist Stalls as Prosecution Requests Further Investigation

July 23, 2026

Evangelist Sam Marufu left the Harare Magistrates Court uncharged after his cyberbullying case faced delays, with the magistrate unable to proceed due to unresolved legal issues. The case centers on allegations that Marufu posted a…

Bishop James Burrus Charged in 1980 Cold Case Murder of Lorraine Snell

July 23, 2026

Rev. James D. Burrus, a respected minister in Staten Island, was charged in the 1980 murder of Lorraine Snell, a Brooklyn teenager. Known for his warm demeanor and devotion to scripture, Burrus led a small…

Preacher charged with manslaughter after man drowns during baptism

July 23, 2026

Cheryl Reid Bartley, a 48-year-old pastor, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a man died during a baptism ceremony at her ministry. The incident occurred in 2023 at a private address in Slade…

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…