pastors
Pastor under fire for scolding church member over $1,200 donation
A Detroit pastor is under fire for ridiculing a worshipper who attempted to gift $1,200 to the church instead of the $2,000 he had requested during a fundraiser — as...
Pastor prays for pizza driver who delivered wrong order, sparking viral fundraiser: 'I screwed up, I’m sorry'
A pizza delivery gone wrong is going viral for all the right reasons.
Here's what famed megachurch founder told crowd as he returned from resignation over secret sin
Pastor Tony Evans "successfully completed this restoration journey" and has been welcomed back to the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas on Sunday.
Ex-California megachurch pastor accused of child sex abuse and trafficking by alleged victims
The complaints said former Harvest Christian Fellowship pastor and missionary Paul Havsgaard severely abused two now-adult men and dozens of other children over eight years.
Harlem celebrates Abyssinian Church's new community center in honor of legendary Rev. Calvin O. Butts III
More than a hundred people filled a stretch of West 138th Street in Harlem Sunday for a block party to celebrate the opening of Abyssinian Baptist Church's new Dr. Calvin...
Pervy youth pastor allegedly sent nude photos to 15-year-old girls — while on the phone with his wife
“Within less than five minutes, Barnett messaged [15-year-old girl], talked to his wife for a minute, and messaged [the girl] again.”
Pastor tackles teen carjacker, tries to offer him mercy in wild caught-on-camera clash
Even while being held at gunpoint, the chaplain planned on going down swinging.
Pastor known as ‘Daddy’ told parishioner he sexually assaulted that he was ‘exorcising her demons:’ court
"Walter Masocha wasn't just a pastor and a preacher, he was a predator who thought that his power and position rendered him immune from suspicion."
Suspect chillingly admits to crucifying elderly pastor, reveals Christian leader hit list in deranged jailhouse interview
Adam Christopher Sheafe, 51, confessed to crucifying William Schonemann, 76, and placing a crown of thorns on his head afterward. He has not yet been charged for the gruesome slaying.
Famed televangelist, 90, in critical condition as family braces for worst: 'Without a miracle, his time is short'
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene after the scandal-plagued preacher went into cardiac arrest, family publicist Megan Kelly said and praised them for their efforts.
High crimes: FDNY chaplain's signature forged on letter backing Queens pot shop
The owners of a popular Queens marijuana dispensary are under fire for allegedly trying to dupe government officials to back their expansion efforts-- by claiming the FDNY’s top religious leader is high...
Scandal-plagued pastor John-Paul Miller remarries a year after wife's death —to widow whose husband also died by suicide
None of the couple's children were in attendance at the small ceremony, held for just a couple of dozen guests.
Accused pedophile pastor allegedly sexually assaulted 2 girls at Florida church, telling one, 'We only live once'
"People like this are a special class of criminal, who use their position of trust to prey on innocent victims," the local police chief said.
Beloved Arizona pastor found dead in bed with his arms spread out, hands pinned to a wall in disturbing scene
A beloved Arizona pastor was found dead with his arms spread out in his bed and his hands pinned to a wall in a disturbingly sick scene, authorities said. The...
Pastor John-Paul Miller’s new girlfriend urged to be wary by family of his ex who took her own life: 'Her time is gonna come'
John-Paul has come under scrutiny since his estranged wife, Mica, drove to a secluded spot in Robeson County, North Carolina, and took her own life almost exactly a year ago.
Abducted US pastor's bizarre sports reason for being upset after he's rescued in deadly shootout in South Africa
The Tennessee pastor kidnapped at gunpoint at a South African church -- then rescued in a deadly shootout -- was “upset” after learning soon after being saved that his beloved...
US pastor rescued in South Africa shootout after being abducted during sermon, 3 suspects dead
An American pastor abducted by gunmen during his sermon at a South African church last week was rescued during a deadly "high-stakes" shootout, which left three suspects dead.
American pastor kidnapped from church by masked gunmen while preaching sermon in South Africa
The Tennessee-native was allegedly taken at gunpoint while preaching a sermon.
Scandal-ridden pastor John-Paul Miller admits to relationship with widow of paralyzed vet but denies affair led to his alleged suicide
"Suzie and I didn't start dating until January of 2025, just like she stated under oath last month," John-Paul Miller said.
Paralyzed Army vet 'took own life after learning of wife's affair' with controversial SC pastor: sister
"It would be fair to say that the coroner has reopened the case because there's been evidence [that's] come forward that it could potentially not be an accident," Chris Skinner's...