Brady Boyd, who resigned from New Life Church in 2025, is partnering with The Village Church to launch a new congregation. Boyd stepped down after elders said they no longer believed his claim that he was unaware of Robert Morris's abuse of Cindy Clemishire. roysreport.com/pastor-brady...

No allegations. No explanation. Just a resignation. Life Fellowship Church says Senior Pastor Chris Lindberg has stepped down after more than two months on leave, but leaders at the megachurch continue to withhold the reason behind the decision. roysreport.com/resignation-...

New research from Barna finds pastoral exhaustion declining and confidence in calling rebounding, even as vocational satisfaction hits a decade low. Pastors named sabbaticals as the most helpful resource — and the hardest to obtain. roysreport.com/study-pastor...

At least 25 Christians were killed in two weekend attacks in Nigeria's Middle Belt, according to residents and local groups. Survivors say the attackers arrived in large numbers near an army checkpoint, and that the military did not respond. roysreport.com/fulani-extre...

Members of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church have appealed a judge's ruling upholding Pastor Kevin R. Johnson's election, arguing the church misread its own bylaws on what counts as a majority. roysreport.com/appeal-renew...

An evangelical lobbying group has agreed to pay $17,500 after admitting to 25 violations of GA's campaign finance law. Frontline Policy Action accepted the findings of the Ethics Commission, which cited unregistered lobbying, reporting failures, & other violations. roysreport.com/georgia-evan...

Josh Kelsey has stepped down as lead pastor of Fount NYC church. The resignation follows months of scrutiny over the church's finances and the resignation of a board member who says she was unable to exercise proper financial oversight. roysreport.com/fount-church...

Indiana megachurch pastor Nathan Peternel is back in the pulpit, 8 months after stepping away following his son's arrest on child sex abuse material charges. His denomination had ordered a restorative process over homemade sex tapes found in his son's possession. roysreport.com/nathan-peter...

Documents show the PCA censured Wheaton College President Phil Ryken in 2017 over his handling of abuse allegations at Tenth Presbyterian Church. In our latest podcast, Julie Roys and Daniel Silliman discuss the findings and Wheaton's response. roysreport.com/podcast/phil...

An unreported church court censure raises new questions about Wheaton College President Phil Ryken's handling of abuse. While serving as pastor of Tenth Presbyterian, Ryken was censured by the PCA for his handling of allegations against the church's music director. roysreport.com/pca-censured...

Days after his arrest for beating his neighbor, police bodycam captured Tony Spell mowing the church lawn at 4 a.m. — which the neighbor says was meant to "drive us insane." A judge has now ordered the Louisiana pastor to stay 50 yards away from their home. roysreport.com/pastor-order...

A federal judge has ordered pastor Saeed Abedini to return his 5-year-old daughter to her mother in Turkey, ruling he abducted the girl and brought her to the U.S. without permission. roysreport.com/iranian-chri...

What if the pastoral calling was never meant to look like a CEO, a performer, or a celebrity? On the new Restore Report, Lance Ford talks with Winn Collier — biographer& friend of Eugene Peterson — about what Peterson's life reveals about faithful, unhurried ministry. roysreport.com/podcast/euge...

Pastor Greg Locke told his Tennessee congregation that federal agents raided his home and are investigating allegations he misappropriated church funds. He says 50 to 60 agents forced entry with a battering ram and seized phones and computers. roysreport.com/greg-locke-s...

A Fort Worth pastor has been indicted on federal fraud charges, accused of defrauding more than 50 investors of $3.2 million. Prosecutors say Richard Garcia targeted his own church members with schemes to flip churches, host concerts, and fund mission trips to Africa. roysreport.com/texas-pastor...

A Louisiana youth pastor is facing 90 counts of molestation over allegations he abused four children more than 30 years ago. David Mercer, was arrested this month at his home, where he had continued working in youth ministry at another church. roysreport.com/louisiana-yo...

An Australian private school took millions in government grants while allegedly paying its staff a sub-poverty stipend and using students as unpaid laborers. Redeemer Baptist School controls a network worth about $60 million, even as workers get roughly $1,390 a month. roysreport.com/australian-b...

John Camardo, executive pastor of The Chapel, a Buffalo-area megachurch, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two girls. He once served as an advocate for victims — a role survivors now describe as making his crimes "an extra layer of betrayal." roysreport.com/buffalo-past...

A study finds that Fulani militias — not Boko Haram or ISIS groups — are the deadliest persecutors of Christians in Nigeria. According to the report, these militias are responsible for 4X as many civilian deaths as the two better-known terror organizations combined. roysreport.com/report-confi...

A church complaint against a United Methodist pastor who briefly worked for Jeffrey Epstein has been dismissed. The Rev. Stephanie Remington was cleared of misconduct, with the investigating bishop finding no evidence linking her to Epstein's crimes. roysreport.com/probe-ends-o...

Pastor Ben Ortize, who has faced allegations of abusive leadership across ministries in three states, has resigned from Calvary Spokane, where his father is senior pastor. His father, Ken Ortize, announced the resignation Sunday but did not name any wrongdoing. roysreport.com/calvary-spok...

How much transparency do churches owe their congregations when pastors step away? Nearly three months after placing Chris & Tatum Lindberg on leave, Life Fellowship Church elders say they are balancing grace and privacy, but members say silence has fueled speculation. roysreport.com/texas-church...

What legacy will Bill Gothard leave? Many still praise his teachings despite his resignation over abuse allegations. But our podcast guest argues "Gothardism" rests on an unbiblical view of authority that enables abuse and shares scandal history most people don't know. roysreport.com/podcast/bill...

Gloo, a faith-based tech company that aims to be a one-stop shop for church services, is turning to a stock sale to stay afloat. The company has lost more than $400 million since 2013 and warns of "substantial doubt" about its future. roysreport.com/faith-based-...

A 7-mon investigation that started with a cybertip has led to the arrest of a Nashville church staffer. Police say they traced an explicit video of a child, shared on a messaging app, back to Jason Ford, facilities coordinator at Midtown Fellowship, a PCA congregation. roysreport.com/nashville-pr...

A new lawsuit is pulling back the curtain on child sponsorship in Christian music. It describes a $50 million market & the payments, commissions, and behind-the-scenes deals that link artists, charities, & the fans who open their wallets at concerts nationwide. roysreport.com/the-50-milli...

A San Jose pastor and former community activist has been convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence for assaulting and strangling his partner. Before criminal charges were filed, Ray Fitzgerald Montgomery had sued the woman for defamation over her accusation. roysreport.com/san-jose-pas...

Former Terrytown, Louisiana, pastor Terry Reed, has been resentenced to 130 years in prison for multiple sex crimes against two teenage boys. A judge enhanced his original 80-year sentence after finding him to be a habitual sex offender. roysreport.com/louisiana-pa...

Former Rhema Bible Church pastor Craig Hagin has resolved his animal cruelty case with two misdemeanor counts of disturbing the peace and a $200 fine. He was originally charged with a felony after his March arrest. roysreport.com/former-rhema...

Most U.S. megachurches are larger than they were before COVID, according to a study from the Hartford Institute. The study found that 86% are thriving, w/ rising giving, growing small-group participation, & a new generation of younger pastors moving into leadership. roysreport.com/new-study-sh...

Robert B. Sloan Jr., 77, president of Houston Christian University and former president of Baylor University, died July 4 following a stroke. roysreport.com/hcu-presiden...

Ezra Jin Mingri, founder of China's Zion Church, has been released after nine months in prison & reunited with his family. Advocates credit U.S. diplomacy, including a direct appeal from President Trump to Xi Jinping. Eight others tied to the church remain imprisoned. roysreport.com/family-celeb...

George Finney, senior pastor of New Life Church in Kenefick, Texas, has been released on $150,000 bond after his arrest on 3 felony charges, including continuous sexual abuse of a child. Investigators say the alleged conduct occurred the same day his first wife died. roysreport.com/east-texas-p...

An SBC pastor in South Carolina has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor after police found explicit images of children on his phone. Daniel Rabon, pastor of Taylor Street Baptist Church in Cayce, faces a felony charge carrying up to 10 years in prison. roysreport.com/south-caroli...

A former apologetics teacher at a California Christian school has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young family member over several years. Kevin Conover, who taught at Christian High School in El Cajon faces 15 years to life in prison. roysreport.com/former-calif...

Millions of men in the U.S. are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, yet their struggles remain largely unspoken. Survivor and theologian David Bumgardner reflects on Ryan Stollar's death and calls the church to show these men the compassion they've long been denied. roysreport.com/thoughts-on-...

The lead pastor of one of Arkansas's largest Southern Baptist churches has stepped down following his divorce. David Hughey, who led Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock for a decade, says the decision was his alone & that no one pressured him to resign. roysreport.com/baptist-past...

Wheaton College says it exists "for Christ and His Kingdom." On this new podcast episode, Julie Roys shares exclusive emails from board chairman Dale Wong & fact-checks his claims about the school's handling of a decades-long abuse cover-up against survivor testimony. roysreport.com/podcast/whea...

Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 2,295 people with tens of thousands more reported missing. Faith leaders across the country are running relief efforts, with international Christian organizations now beginning to mobilize aid. roysreport.com/reeling-from...

After divorce upended the life she'd carefully planned, Christine Powell rebuilt & now leads The Women's Resource of Greater Houston, a nonprofit helping thousands of women do the same. Kathy Belton shares her reflections on Powell & the quiet faith behind her work. roysreport.com/meet-the-wom...

Calvary Spokane pastor Ben Ortize claimed his $1.2 million home was a parsonage serving an online ministry — one that, among other things, organized "high-end" tours to London. After church members complained, county commissioners revoked the home's tax exemption. roysreport.com/calvary-chap...

A St. Paul pastor has been charged with two counts of assault after stabbing a man during a late-night confrontation. Police say Terrence Walker Sr., senior pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, was found hiding in his church after the incident. roysreport.com/minnesota-pa...

Ryan Stollar spent his life fighting for the rights and dignity of children, co-founding Homeschoolers Anonymous and the Coalition for Responsible Home Education. In a moving personal tribute, survivor advocate Cait West reflects on how his work changed her life. roysreport.com/ryan-stollar...

A Vacation Bible School skit at a Lexington, Kentucky, church has drawn national backlash after video showed adults in camouflage staging a mock armed raid on a devil character while children yelled "take him out, blow him up." roysreport.com/kentucky-chu...

Phil Johnson has retired as executive director of Grace to You after 43 years, citing his cancer and the ministry's need for future-focused leadership. He will stay on as the ministry's broadcast announcer and a volunteer co-pastor. roysreport.com/phil-johnson...

A Texas legislative investigation has found that Camp Mystic failed to evacuate campers before last year's deadly July 4 flash flood, calling the 28 deaths avoidable. The camp has filed for bankruptcy and faces multiple wrongful death suits. roysreport.com/camp-mystic-...

Corporate filings from Daystar TV's affiliate and a Florida nonprofit listed dead pastors and board members as active officers — raising legal questions about fraudulent paperwork. roysreport.com/daystar-list...

Silas Shelton, former pastor of Blanchester Community Ministries in Ohio, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He pleaded guilty in April, avoiding trial on more serious charges including rape. roysreport.com/ohio-pastor-...

A coalition of Baptist leaders is launching a new network focused on Black churches and communities, in response to what they describe as a growing fusion of faith and nationalism among evangelicals. roysreport.com/baptist-netw...

Ryan L. Stollar, an author and advocate who centered children and abuse survivors in his theology, has died at 42. He co-founded Homeschoolers Anonymous and developed some of the first abuse-awareness and prevention curricula tailored to homeschooling families. roysreport.com/child-libera...