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This week, we look back at MinistryWatch stories about scandals at Faith Life Church in Ohio, Beverly LaHaye’s death, troubles at Hillsong, and an appeal by Todd Coontz of tax evasion charges. buff.ly/Kz7bgRp

Dad’s Place, a temporary housing ministry in Bryan, Ohio, has prevailed in its legal battle against the city that tried to stop its sheltering of homeless persons. buff.ly/T6Egw9q

For Child Abuse Prevention Month, this week’s MMAD highlights ministries helping prevent abuse, keep children safe, support families in crisis, and provide practical tools for care. buff.ly/FbtSfhV

As UK's Bible Society goes on the defensive after retracting its report on revival, the polling industry grapples with the growing problem of fake accounts and bots. buff.ly/lUAQMex

Amanda Ripley’s image for high conflict: the La Brea Tar Pits — a trap that draws you in and is hard to escape. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/SDGlf4U #LaBreaTarPits #HighConflict #ConflictTrap

New numbers released from The Salvation Army show a rebound in donations through the holiday 2025 season. buff.ly/GY2swEU

Amanda Ripley: if people in conflict don’t have an off-ramp, "they’ll just go right back." Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/SDGlf4U #HighConflict #OffRamp #ConflictResolution

Charter ECFA Member Columbia International University determined that “non-renewal with ECFA was the most appropriate step for the university at this time.” buff.ly/PUW7o3B

ACNA commissions an independent review of Bishop Stewart Ruch trial. Investigation will assess the disciplinary process, but will not revisit the outcome of the trial. buff.ly/zixUAHv

Former Gateway Pastor Robert Morris was released from jail after serving six months. He will serve his probation in Texas as a registered sex offender. buff.ly/et4nY1s

The Central Florida Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America issued a public statement calling the excommunication of Stephen Nichols ‘improper.’ buff.ly/B4ZTZyr

In a surprising cap to a decades-long battle, a federal judge rejected a settlement that would have lifted an IRS ban on pastors and churches endorsing candidates. NRB says they plan to appeal the ruling. buff.ly/F1EQjBs

MinistryWatch readers push back on stories about Bible reading in DC, Matthew Barnett and the LA Dream Center, and gender analysis in seminary enrollment. buff.ly/7C7ThJu

In this week's Signs & Wonders, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith discusses military chaplains, Christian radio, and charity ratings—plus, a family-friendly movie. buff.ly/8vAGIbJ

Amanda Ripley: "You cannot give up on people, even conflict entrepreneurs." Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/SDGlf4U #OffRamps #ConflictChange #AmandaRipley

The 33 pro-life ministries in the MinistryWatch 1000 database continue their work to help advocate for and save the lives of unborn children from abortion. buff.ly/oELPUmG

Looking back at MinistryWatch stories from this date in years past: Bob Jones Univ leadership changes, Houston 'bishop' sentenced for bigamy, Joe Rigney resigns from Bethlehem Seminary, and more. buff.ly/wIh26ch

Technology is increasingly being used to create fake pornographic images of children. A former Christian school teacher in NC was recently arrested for child sexual exploitation. buff.ly/mRdOfPX

Amanda Ripley: Conflict entrepreneurs don’t just chase profit. They also chase attention, importance, and a sense of belonging. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/SDGlf4U #ConflictEntrepreneurs #Polarization #Belonging

Looking back at MinistryWatch stories from this date in years past: Bob Jones Univ leadership changes, Houston 'bishop' sentenced for bigamy, Joe Rigney resigns from Bethlehem Seminary, and more. buff.ly/wIh26ch