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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

The following stories had the most page views at the MinistryWatch website during the month of March. We present them in a “countdown” format, from 10 to 1. buff.ly/1jy764k

This week’s Ministries Making a Difference spotlights a cheesecake-fueled ministry helping women in recovery, plus feeding families, advancing Scripture translation, and training future missionaries. buff.ly/cRC8BpR

Barna and Pushpay’s new church tech report suggests most churches have adopted the basic digital tools. The sharper divide now is whether leaders see tech as operational support—or as something more central to discipleship and ministry. buff.ly/1pWaiuN

Former executive director of a Christian camp in Texas pleaded guilty to stealing $600K from the summer camp during years when camp saw brief revenue boost. buff.ly/0Zbib5T

Why does MinistryWatch rate Christian ministries? In this week's Editor's Notebook, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith explains the why behind our database. buff.ly/Mq8USiZ

Dr. K: “This is the worst this technology will ever be.” AI is scaling and improving by the week. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Eq26P5U #AGI #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence

Dr. K: AI is everywhere, so the real question isn’t whether we’ll engage it — it’s whether we’ll think through it theologically. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Eq26P5U #ChurchAndAI #TheologyAndTechnology #AIGovernance