Judge releases former San Jose youth pastor while child sex abuse case is pending by Nate Gartrell, Robert Salonga, Bay Area News Group/The Mercury News
Church of England concludes probe into former bishop amid Soul Survivor abuse scandal by Nicole VanDyke The Christian Post
Third leader at televangelist Mark Barclay’s church investigated for sex abuse crimes by Samantha Kamman The Christian Post
Ex-youth pastor arrested on sexual assault charges alleged to have spanned 30 years by Heather Willard KDVR.COM Fox 31
Filipino Televangelist Accused of Child Sex Trafficking Gives Surrender Conditions by Liz Lykins The Roys Report
Court of Appeals Affirms Clergy Sexual Abuse Convictions of Neil Kalina by Danny Wimmer Department of Attorney General Michigan
Pastor accused of raping impaired teen now on the run, is former cop by Leonardo Blair The Christian Post
Third Midland church leader being investigated for child sex crimes by Blake Keller CNN
Australian Denomination Defrocks Megachurch Pastors Amid Sex Scandal by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Arkansas pastor resigns after months of dissension over is handling child sexual abuse cases by David Bumgardner Baptist News Global
Watch your language and your beliefs, sex abuser survivors tell the church by Jeff Brumley Baptist News Global
Sex abuse survivors dispute Southern Baptist leadership and say federal investigation is ongoing by Peter Smith The Associated Press
Southern Baptist theology set me up for sexual abuse by Susan M. Shaw Baptist News Global
About that new SBC Abuse Response Commission by Christa Brown In Solidarity with Christa Brown
Children’s pastor in Jasper under FBI investigation, fired from church by Jill Lyman 14 News
The Path Forward on Abuse Reform in the SBC by Josh Abbotoy and Jon Whitehead Center for Baptist Leadership
Presbyter Blasts Assemblies of God Leaders for ‘Gross Negligence’ in Response to Chi Alpha Sex Abuse Scandal by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Court documents allege cult-like teachings from Wichita Falls pastor by Joshua Hoggard KFDX/KJT
Former Saddleback Youth Volunteer Charged with Molesting a Fourth Teenage Boy by Liz Lykins The Royce Report
South Carolina pastor charged in prostitution investigation, warrants say by Stephanie Moore WYFF
Presbyter Blasts Assemblies of God Leaders for ‘Gross Negligence’ in Response to Chi Alpha Sex Abuse Scandal by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Hope roots in truth-telling and grows with action by Christa Brown Hope Baptist News Global
About that SBC sexual abuse hotline; it just gets worse by Christa Brown Baptist News Global
Southern Baptist leaders expel two churches for allegedly mismanaging abuse by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Despite ties to defendants, Texas Supreme Court justice didn’t recuse himself from sex abuse case by Robert Downe Texas Tribune
Even as others knew of allegations against Pressler, Texas House resolution praised him as ‘man of faith’ by Newsmark Wingfield Baptist News
SBC megachurch fires worship pastor over allegations of sexually abusing a minor and ‘predatory manipulation’ with adults by David Bumgardner and Maina Mwaur Baptist News Global
Two men file lawsuit against First Baptist Church of Benton claiming former church employee sexually abused them by Gary Burton Jr. Fox 16 News
New lawsuit against SBC and four churches alleges systemic negligence on sexual abuse by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Woman Claims Mike Bickle Sexually Abused Her When She Was 14 by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Central Pa. church leader charged for not reporting child sex abuse by Madison Montag PennLive
Bart Barber, The SBC, And Abuse by Layne Wallace Patheos
Thousands of reports of AI-generated child abuse content in US by Robert Besser BigNewsNetwork
“Independent” Investigations Into Sexual Abuse Are Big Business. Can Survivors Really Trust Them? by Madison Pauly Mother Jones
Dozens more allege sexual abuse at youth facility owned by Arkansas businessman freed by Trump by Benjamin Hardy Arkansas Times
Mark Rozzi, sex abuse survivor and victim advocate, leaving Pa. House at year’s end by Eric Scicchitano Meadville Tribune
Former Chilliwack pastor in jail for child porn following appeal dismissal by Jessica Peters Today in BC
Email sheds new light on Texas House candidate Jared Woodfill’s role in Southern Baptist leader’s sex abuse scandal by Robert Downen Texas Tribune
Pastor Mike Breen Resigns from Ohio Church Over Alleged Clergy Sex Abuse by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Former Together Church pastor Micahn Carter sues woman who accused him of raping her by Donald W. Meyers Yakima Herald-Republic
Charisma CEO Calls Exposure of Mike Bickle’s Alleged Sex Abuse a ‘Spiritual Attack’ by Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Alarming Report on Sex Abuse in Germany’s Protestant Church: SNAP Responds by Marc Artzruni SNAP - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
A Southern Baptist leader hid decades of abuse. Will his fall doom SBC abuse reforms? by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Church of England ‘risked teenager’s safety’ at parish attended by paedophile predator by Steve Bird and Simon Trump The Telegraph
Southern Baptists Settle Abuse Lawsuit Against Legendary Conservative Leader Paul Pressler by Bob Smietana Religion News Service / Missouri School of Journalism
Pastor Allegedly Attacked and Tried to Deep Fry Wife’s Coworker by Liz Lykins The Royce Report
Executive Leader of IHOPKC Resigns in Wake of Mike Bickle Scandal by Rebecca Hopkins The Royce Report
Retired teacher accused of sexually abusing young students on Long Island by Kristin Thorne WABC
45 Suits Filed Against Bay Shore, Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse: by Lanning Taliaferro Patch
Sask. Christian school coach who sexually exploited, assaulted teen taken into custody ahead of sentencing by Kendall Latimer and Jessie Anton The CBC
Washington County pastor charged with rape, may be more victims by Jenna Deml KOIN
New sexual assault charges laid against Bruxy Cavey, former Meeting House pastor by Morgan Bocknek The Toronto Star
Southern Baptist Convention settles high-profile lawsuit that accused former leader of sexual abuse by Robert Downen Texas Tribune
IHOPKC Separates From Mike Bickle Due to ‘Level of Inappropriate Behavior’ by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Prominent Arkansas SBC church accused of hiding knowledge of former staff member’s abuse of child by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Indiana Megachurch Defends Retaining Pastor Accused of Clergy Sexual Abuse by Josh Shepher The Royce Report
Three weeks later, four SBC entities are standing by their legal brief against a sexual abuse survivor by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Congregation faces lawsuit over allegations of sexual abuse by Maki Okubo Asahi Shimbun
IHOPKC Report Discounts Mike Bickle Abuse Allegations; Whistleblower Fires Back by Julie Roys and Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Caldwell County pastor facing child sex abuse charges by WCNC NBC 36
Church Members and Abuse Advocates Urge IHOPKC To ‘Investigate With Integrity’ by Stephanie Martin ChurchLeaders
Abuse charges against US ecclesial movement leader deemed credible by Gina Christian OSV News/UCA News
Protestant Churches to Reckon with Clergy Abuse by Kelly Blewett Cincinnati Magazine
Writer Urges Protestant Churches to Reckon with Clergy Abuse by Kelly Blewett Cincinnati Magazine
Liberty University president blasts leaked Education Department report that shows massive mishandling of abuse claims and disregard for safety protocols by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Chaos Erupts Over SBC Legal Filing in Louisville Abuse Lawsuit by Bob Smietana The Royce Report
Louisiana pastor charged with sexual abuse of teenage girl by Ramon Antonio Vargas The Guardian
Episcopal priest: Archdiocese of Baltimore must be held accountable, morally and legally, for child sexual abuse by Mother Debra Susannah Mary Rhodes Baltimore Sun
Pastor Tommy Nelson Retires 1 Year After Allegations of Ignoring ‘Red Flags’ of Sexual Abuse for Decades by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Oregon church leader jailed for sex abuse of girls in his congregation, police say by Stephen Sorace Fox13
Former Nashua pastor sentenced to prison for manufacture, possession of child sex abuse images by Ray Brewer and Arielle Mitropoulos WMUR-TV,ABC-9
Beaverton church leader jailed on child sex abuse charges by Lauren Bishop Beaverton Valley Times
Texas pastor arrested for inappropriate behavior during church prayers by Church staff daily news/Faith on View
Houston-area pastor accused of raping family member since she was 7 years old, impregnating her by Deven Clark KPRC-TV NBC 2
Survivors’ complaint against Church of England secretary-general stalls by Hattie Williams Church Times
Amy Coney Barrett’s Christian Group Probed by FBI: What We Know by Khaleda Rahman Newsweek
Allegations of child sexual abuse divide Anglican church by Shona Buhr Sunday Visitor
Itinerant Tennessee Pastor Charged with Child Rape; Wife Charged with Facilitating Abuse by Josh Shepherdt The Roys Report
Former Southern Baptist leader: My sexual misconduct is “nobody else’s business” by Hemant Mehta Friendly Atheist
New Sex Abuse Allegation Surfaces Against Youth Pastor Who’s Being Sued with SBC by Liz Lykins The Roys Report
This is why people are leaving the church by Baptist News Special
Abuse victims from northern Ont. to receive $13M from Anglican Church, Scouts Canada by Darren MacDonald CTV News
Bishop and ex-chair of Soul Survivor investigated for ‘ignoring abuse’ by Gabriella Swerling The Telegraph
Hove church youth leader charged with abusing four boys by Frank le Duc Brighton Hove News
ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Madison pastor keeps preaching as state revokes his child care license amid child sexual assault investigation by Naomi Knowles Channel 3000
Former Vermilion County pastor facing sexual abuse charges by Marley Capper WCIA
The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation’s worst antisemitic attack by Peter Smith and Michael Rubinkam The Associated Press
Case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Confirmed by Emily Harris JAMA August 2, 2023
Orexin Agonist Effective but Not Safe in Narcolepsy Trial by Emily Harris JAMA August 2, 2023
Former president of Baptist state convention under investigation for alleged abuse by Bob Smietana Religion News Service
Geauga County pastor sentenced to 2 years in prison for sexually abusing his daughters by Julia Bingel and Megan McSweeney WOIO - CBS 19
Guess who has spoken most frequently at the SBC Pastors’ Conference? by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Ousted FL Megachurch Pastor Sues ARC Network, Alleging ‘Conspiracy’ & Deception by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Matt Redman Discloses Own Harm from Disgraced Soul Survivor Founder Mike Pilavachi by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
‘I want that monster to be caught’: Evangelical pastor is accused of rape by his own daughter by Renzo Gomez Vega El País
Michigan Episcopal Bishop Accused by His Sons of Physical Abuse by Kirk Petersen The Roys Report
BREAKING: Bill Gothard Victim Names Witness to Grooming—Duggar Relative, Pastor David Waller by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Behind The Duggar Smile: Family’s Troubling Connection To Bill Gothard’s IBLP Uncovered by Princess Jones Religion Unplugged
Pastor accused of sexually assaulting 3 girls over 15 years by Jalen Rhodes PA Homepage
Former Plover youth pastor reaches plea deal in child sexual assault case by Heather Poltrock and Emily Davies WSAW
After Decade of Sex Abuse Education in Africa, Ministry Pivots to American Churches by Fiona André The Roys Report
Southern Baptists’ sex abuse task force renewed for additional year by Frank E. Lockwood Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Largest US protestant church has annual meeting after sex abuse report by Amber Strong Scripps News
Will Southern Baptists give abuse survivors stones for bread? by David Clohessy and Christa Brown Baptist News Global
Report: IL Megachurch Pastor Likely Misused Position to Cover Up Son’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
Five things Southern Baptists should do now to address clergy sex abuse by Christa Brown and David Clohessy Baptist News Global
Why we’re seeing more sexual abuse survivors come forward by Jack Molmud WCSH NBC News Center Maine
New Law In Maryland Expected To Help Child Sex Abuse Victims by Kevin McManus WFMD-AM 930
Victim-Blaming is a Repetitive Defense Deployed by Perpetrators Accused of Abuse by Mike Reck Jeff Anderson and Associates
Disgraced Megachurch Pastor Posts Apology After Being Spotted at John Maxwell Leadership Event by Julie Roys The Roys Report
Matt Redman & Others Commend Survivors Speaking Out in UK Church Abuse Scandal by Julie Roys The Roys Report
The Starling Girl Reviewed by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Faith-based organizations need to be vocal and accountable in rooting out abuse by The Rev. Benjamin Park MinnPost
Church of England ‘obstructing its own safeguarding panel’ as calls grow for new chairman by Gabriella Swerling The Telegraph
SBC pastor creates Go Fund Me to get abuse survivors to New Orleans convention by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Pastor, wife indicted in alleged sexual assault, child abuse of ‘God daughters’ by Leonardo Blair Christian Post
CA Student Minister at Acts 29 Church Arrested on Child Sex Assault Charges by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
New court documents show First Baptist Houston leaders knew of allegations against Pressler in 2004 by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
Why are Asian Churches reluctant to study clerical abuse? by Ben Joseph UCA News
After years of defeat, Senate committee gives near unanimous recommendation to move child sexual abuse bill to full chamber by William J Ford Maryland Matters
Statute of limitations bill called ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘unfair’ by George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review
Controversial Florida Baptist Pastor Resigns After Church’s ECFA Suspension by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report
Mark Rivera, a former Anglican lay pastor, sentenced to 15 years in prison by Kathryn Post Religion News Service
2 Megachurches Rocked by Allegations They Allowed Pastor Guilty of Clergy Sexual Abuse to Re-Offend by Rebecca Hopkins The Roys Report
In the SBC, a cord of three is not easily broken: Debates about sexuality, gender and abuse all twist together by Mark Wingfield Baptist News Global
‘They’re Lying To You’ — Bart Barber Responds to Criticism Over SBC Hiring Guidepost Solutions for ‘Ministry Check’ Website by Dale Chamberlain ChurchLeaders
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The Secrets of Hillsong Commentary by Josh Shepherd The Roys Report