Assaults and Sexual Crimes 11/27/2023 Nov 27, 2023

(November 22) Vineyard Church Senior Pastor Knew Of Son’s Sexual Abuse, Took No Action | Duluth, MN

A new report has emerged regarding the alleged sexual abuse at Vineyard Church in Duluth.

Northern News Now obtained a 95-page report from the group GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the...

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Church Litigation News 11/27/2023 Nov 27, 2023

(November 23) Federal Government Intervenes In Lawsuit Over Brookings, Oregon Church Homeless Services | Salem, Ore.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) intervened in a federal lawsuit filed by a Brookings, Oregon church over fines the city threatened to impose because of homeless...

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Property Crime News 11/27/2023 Nov 27, 2023

(November 21) Fire Engulfs Mormon Church In Chevy Chase, Maryland | Chevy Chase, Md.

Firefighters are battling a large fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chevy Chase on Monday afternoon.

A call came in about a fire at the church just before 12:30 p.m. The church is...

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Financial Crime News 11/27/2023 Nov 27, 2023

(November 22) Methodist Pastor Arrested In Embezzlement Investigation | Scottsbluff, NE

On Saturday, November 18, Scottsbluff Police officers were dispatched to the United Methodist Church (2002 4th Avenue, Scottsbluff) in reference to a possible embezzlement. 

Contact was made with an...

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Hezbollah and Hamas Risk To American Churches? 6 Strategies To Keep Your Church Safe Nov 22, 2023

In today's episode, we'll unravel the complex web of global politics and its impact on our local communities. As houses of worship in the U.S. grapple with the ripple effects of international tensions, understanding the backstory and implementing safety measures become paramount.

Here's what...

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Maine Mass Shooting: Gun Violence Caused by Mental Health Crisis Nov 22, 2023

I believe the Maine mass shooter's actions stem from mental illness, not gun issues, highlighting our failure to address mental health adequately in America. Let's dive in!

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8 Essential Safety Tips to Secure Your Church for the Holidays Nov 22, 2023

Discover 8 essential tips for church safety this holiday season in our latest video. We cover everything from building security to emergency planning.

Here's what you'll learn:

  1. Assess building security
  2. Monitor parking lots
  3. Evaluate security staffing
  4. Implement emergency operations plans
  5. Ensure...
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Church Stabbing 1 Dead 1 Seriously Injured at Maryland Church Nov 22, 2023

In today's video i'm going through the 2015 stabbing at a Maryland Church where one person in the congregation was killed and another seriously injured.

Some Lessons Learned:

  1. Churches are vulnerable to acts of violence.
  2. Awareness of risk is crucial, even in seemingly safe environments.
  3. The...
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Global Church Crime News 11/20/2023 Nov 20, 2023

(November 16) Police Arrest Ekiti Pastor For Alleged Kidnaping Of Church Members Children | NIGERIA

The controversial founder of Christ High Commission Church, Araromi-Ugbesi in Omuo-Oke, Ekiti State, Noah Abraham, who was in the news last year for allegedly collecting three hundred and ten...

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Assaults and Sexual Crimes 11/20/2023 Nov 20, 2023

(November 16) Metro Detroit Church Youth Leader Charged For Alleged Child Sex Abuse | Mount Clemens, Mich.

On Tuesday evening, a 29-year-old Clinton Township man was arrested for allegedly engaging in criminal sexual acts with a minor, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.

Luis Mendoza...

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Property Crime News 11/20/2023 Nov 20, 2023

(November 15) Memphis Church Set On Fire By Man On Bike, MFD Says | Memphis, Tenn.

A man on a bike peddled up to a Memphis church, broke a window, poured something inside and then set the church on fire, according to the Memphis Fire Department (MFD). 

MFD said the arson happened around...

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