Three lawsuits against Kanakuk Ministries will proceed as courts weigh whether the ministry shares liability for millions in damages awarded to victims of former counselor and serial abuser Pete Newman. julieroys.com/three-lawsui...

Anglican bishop Derek Jones, facing church-court charges for alleged abuse of power, has started a new denomination after dismissing investigation as a “witch hunt.” ACNA leaders say the probe will continue even as Jones challenges the denomination’s authority. julieroys.com/anglican-bis...

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Despite an independent pastoral team urging them to step down for 2 years, International House of Prayer-Kansas City exec director Joseph Taylor & his wife Heba are now fundraising to expand the ministry — a move survivors say shows “momentum matters more than repair.” julieroys.com/ihopkc-raisi...

Julian Dobbs, newly appointed acting archbishop of the ACNA, was previously investigated & cleared of financial misconduct allegations involving nonprofit funds. Revelations emerge as denomination faces mounting scrutiny over bishop misconduct & governance failures. julieroys.com/acting-acna-...

The Roys Report’s top stories of 2025 uncovered sexual abuse, cover-ups, and leadership failures across churches, universities, and ministries. The reporting led to criminal pleas, resignations, lawsuits, and renewed scrutiny of evangelical power structures. julieroys.com/abuse-allega...

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Harvest Christian Fellowship led by Greg Laurie reported frmr minister Paul Havsgaard to police in 2024, though records show ldrs knew of alleged abuse in 2004. Frmr staff say the call came only after lawsuits were imminent, raising accusations of long-running coverup. julieroys.com/harvest-chri...

A woman alleging childhood sexual abuse by former Ohio megachurch youth pastor Tom Keesee has temporarily dropped her civil lawsuit. Her attorney says the lawsuit will be refiled after Keesee's criminal trial, to preserve integrity of the pending court case. julieroys.com/alleged-vict...

A quiet crisis has been unfolding, as churches driven by unhealthy leadership systems have hurt countless people. Can churches heal instead of harm? Lance Ford unpacks a new initiative to resource survivors, church leaders and laypeople with tools they need. www.youtube.com/watch?v=taBK...

For the first time since 2022, a towering Christmas tree again lights up Bethlehem—offering a fragile moment of joy in a city still shaken by war, grief, and the collapse of tourism. julieroys.com/analysis-in-...

Virginia pastor, Josh Whitlow, whose megachurch is tied to the troubled Association of Related Churches network, is accused of lifting large portions of sermons from ARC co-founder Chris Hodges and other well-known pastors — plagiarism his church insists was permitted. julieroys.com/arc-megachur...

A New York judge has upheld Rev. Kevin Johnson’s election as senior pastor of Harlem’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, rejecting a challenge from members who claimed the vote violated church bylaws. julieroys.com/judge-rules-...

U.S. Christmas Day strikes in Nigeria, hailed by President Trump as a blow against ISIS killing Christians, caused no reported casualties and sparked criticism that they targeted the wrong threat. julieroys.com/analysts-tru...

Chinese authorities have launched a crackdown on house churches in Zhejiang Province, setting up checkpoints and patrols. More than 100 Christians were detained as police offered cash rewards to identify leaders opposing removal of crosses from churches. julieroys.com/chinese-auth...

5 Iranian Christians were each sentenced to about 10 years in prison for “propaganda” linked to prayer, baptism and Bible distribution. The verdict, which was delayed for weeks, comes as one imprisoned woman faces severe, untreated medical complications. julieroys.com/five-iranian...

Merry Christmas to you and yours! ✨

As debates flare over “keeping Christ in Christmas”, a deeper crisis persists: Christians stripping empathy from discipleship. In this commentary, Jonathan Hall notes how dismissing compassion contradicts how Jesus was consistently moved by suffering. julieroys.com/keep-christ-...

NFL players, including Brock Purdy, TreVeyon Henderson, and CJ Stroud, ask Trump and Congress to do more against violence targeting Christians in Nigeria. julieroys.com/nfl-players-...

At least 20 Christians were killed in coordinated pre-Christmas attacks across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, deepening fear in already-ravaged communities. julieroys.com/nigeria-auth...

Turning Point USA’s first AmericaFest since Charlie Kirk's assassination revealed fractures in right-wing politics. TPUSA speakers clashed over Israel, immigration and whether civility matters, even as students rallied around Kirk’s Christian conservative legacy. julieroys.com/first-turnin...

Police in Wichita Falls, Texas, arrested Dennis Cady, a longtime Church of Christ missionary, on a solicitation of prostitution charge. An affidavit alleges he targeted adult men near a homeless shelter; Cady later expressed regret in a statement to media. julieroys.com/longtime-mis...

Alabama legislators filed Trey's Law, named in honor of Kanakuk abuse victim Trey Carlock, to ban NDAs in civil sexual abuse cases. Advocates incl Elizabeth Carlock Phillips—sister of Trey—say the bill signals that survivors’ voices should no longer be legally silenced. julieroys.com/alabama-legi...

Nigerian faith leaders confirm terrorist attacks are targeted at Christians, backing claims with research and survivor testimony. Objecting to some who dismiss recent violence as a land dispute, leaders cite Boko Haram and militant Fulani attacks on churches. julieroys.com/nigerian-lea...

Former Myrtle Beach pastor John-Paul Miller has been federally indicted for cyberstalking his estranged wife, Mica Miller, before her 2024 suicide. Prosecutors allege months of harassment, tracking and false statements by Miller—with a trial set for January 2026. julieroys.com/embattled-pa...

Newly unsealed court docs reveal Albert Mohler believed former SBTS student Jen Lyell who accused David Sills of sexual abuse—but Mohler dealt with it quietly rather than a formal inquiry. Mohler let Sills resign and later acknowledged no investigation occurred. julieroys.com/court-docume...

Jacklyn Shroyer has been convicted in Angola of orchestrating the October 2024 murder of her husband, missionary Beau Shroyer, and sentenced to 24 years in prison. Three accomplices also received lengthy prison terms in the high-profile case. julieroys.com/jacklyn-shro...

After former Global Vision Bible Church pastors Justin & Kasey Greenwell resigned, Pastor Greg Locke has fired back at their allegations of spiritual abuse and financial mismanagement. The Greenwells dispute his response, stating Locke leads with a culture of control. julieroys.com/greg-locke-f...

Joseph Lyle Campbell, a former Assemblies of God pastor in Tulsa later tied to Jim Bakker’s Morningside Church, has been arrested on charges related to rape and child sex abuse. Oklahoma prosecutors say statute of limitations does not apply b/c Campbell left the state. julieroys.com/campbell-for...

Why does Daily Wire journalist and author Megan Basham consistently support sexual predators, while attacking their victims? My commentary unpacks what a newly unsealed email from 2022 reveals about Basham’s adherence to journalistic standards. julieroys.com/megan-basham...

A Syracuse church affiliated with the Association of Related Churches (ARC)—whose former pastor exposed himself to a volunteer—has quietly rebranded as “The Room.” The new name comes soon after TRR revealed church leaders failed to be transparent about the incident. julieroys.com/a-syracuse-a...

For many globally, the holidays have been shattered by a horrific shooting in Australia—an example of rising antisemitism. Tonight, in a LIVE podcast at 7 CT, Ron Cantor joins me to analyze targeted hatred against Jews and how Christians can respond faithfully. julieroys.com/podcast/anti...

Why do some people stay in their faith while others leave? @pewresearch.org report shows childhood religious experiences—especially positive or negative ones—play a big role in whether Americans keep their faith, switch religions, or become religious “nones.” julieroys.com/childhood-ex...

The Anglican Church in North America, rocked by questions of its commitment to accountability, will put its archbishop on trial over accusations of sexual immorality.

Bishop Stewart Ruch was found not guilty on all counts after a turbulent four-month trial, the Anglican Church in North America announced Tuesday, saying the accusations were “entirely unsupported by evidence.” julieroys.com/bishop-stewa...

Hobby Lobby is distributing 500,000 free copies of 'The Case for Christmas' by Lee Strobel, a former atheist turned Christian. Store clerks at the arts-and-crafts chain, founded by evangelical couple David and Barbara Green, say most shoppers accept the giveaway. julieroys.com/hobby-lobby-...

An official inquiry found probable cause that Anglican Church in N America Archbishop Steve Wood committed sexual immorality & violated ordination vows. Church leaders recommended Wood be tried in a church court, marking the first presentment against an ACNA archbishop. julieroys.com/anglican-arc...

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The PCA suspended the pastor of a prominent church for being harsh, unkind, domineering, slanderous, demeaning and “quarrelsome/pugnacious.” So his church voted to leave the PCA.

A prominent Florida church founded by theologian R.C. Sproul voted to leave the Presbyterian Church in America after the denomination suspended its pastor, Burk Parsons, for abusive behavior. julieroys.com/pca-church-v...

After a targeted shooting killed 15 victims and wounded dozens at a Hanukkah observance on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian Christian leaders voiced solidarity with the Jewish community. Churches across denominations called for prayer and condemned antisemitic hatred. julieroys.com/australian-c...

Newly released court docs reveal duplicity by Southern Baptist leaders on clergy sex abuse, writes advocate Christa Brown. While leaders publicly apologized and urged reforms, they privately disparaged survivors and managed liability—leaving the system unchanged. julieroys.com/southern-bap...

Refugees today face harsh realities, says journalist Rebecca Hopkins in this commentary. She describes how a local refugee simulation opened her and her son’s eyes—and the call for Christians to respond with compassion. julieroys.com/my-son-and-i...

Pastors Justin and Kasey Greenwell have resigned from Global Vision Bible Church led by Pastor Greg Locke, alleging spiritual abuse and financial misconduct—including concerns over a $1.6 million home tied to Locke. julieroys.com/pastors-accu...

Generosity surges among U.S. churchgoers during the Christmas season, finds a new Lifeway Research survey. Most give extra financially but many also donate food, gifts, and other items through church and community efforts to support local families in need. julieroys.com/christmas-gi...

The DOJ claims Joe Johnson, founder of Christian financial seminar Life Surge, orchestrated abusive bargain-sale real estate deals that left sellers with huge surprise tax bills. Johnson denies wrongdoing and says the government is targeting him for his beliefs. julieroys.com/life-surge-f...

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Isaiah 41:10 was YouVersion’s most-read verse of 2025, marking its fourth appearance at the top in six years. Bible Gateway users overwhelmingly turned to Psalm 23, while both platforms reported rising Scripture engagement throughout Global Bible Month in November. julieroys.com/creators-top...

Grammy-nominated baritone and longtime Grace Community Church member Jubilant Sykes was found stabbed to death Monday night in his Santa Monica home. Police arrested his 31-year-old son on suspicion of murder. julieroys.com/jubilant-syk...