Yahoo

Memphis pastor who was on ‘American Idol,’ ‘The Voice’ charged with identity theft

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A well-known Tennessee pastor who appeared on singing competitions “American Idol” and “The Voice” was arrested and charged with identity theft. Pastor Steven Flockhart of 901 ...
Monsters and Critics

Steve Harvey puts pastor on blast for controversial Family Feud answer: ‘Let me talk to you for a second’

Steve Harvey doesn’t shy away from putting Family Feud contestants on blast. That was the case recently when a youth pastor responded to a survey question with a rather shocking response. Family Feud ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Immanuel Baptist pastor acknowledges some may want him gone over handling of information on former staffer’s sexual assault case

If the members want him to step aside, Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith told them Sunday he is prepared to do so, saying he and his wife "continue to serve at the will and the pleasure ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Steven Smith to resign as lead pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock

Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith, whose handling of child sex abuse accusations had drawn sharp criticism from some of the church's members, announced late Wednesday night that he is ...
Yahoo

Dallas pastor Steve Lawson removed following ‘inappropriate relationship’

A Dallas pastor has been removed from his position “indefinitely” over an “inappropriate relationship” he had with a woman, according to the church’s leadership. Lead Pastor Steve Lawson stepped down ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Immanuel Baptist pastor leads Sunday service for last time

Immanuel Baptist Church Lead Pastor Steven Smith, whose handling of child sex abuse accusations had drawn sharp criticism from some in the Little Rock congregation, preached his farewell sermon there ...
WMUR

Plea deal anticipated in case against former New Hampshire pastor accused of possessing child sex abuse images

INSTEAD, HE WAS GIVEN THE RIGHT TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE. THE DEFENSE AND PROSECUTION UPDATED THE JUDGE ON WHERE THE CASE STANDS AGAINST FORMER NASHUA PASTOR STEVEN BATES. BATES SEEN HERE IN AN EARLIER ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Deacons delay no-confidence vote on Immanuel Baptist pastor who failed to report abuse allegations

With some of its members demanding that it grapple with questions surrounding the leadership of Lead Pastor Steven Smith, Immanuel Baptist Church’s board of deacons met Sunday evening and discussed ...
WFAA8

Trinity Bible Church lead pastor removed following 'inappropriate relationship' with a woman

DALLAS — Another North Texas pastor has been fired after admitting to "inappropriate" actions, church elders claim. Trinity Bible Church of Dallas announced the indefinite removal of Lead Pastor ...
LGBTQ Nation

Hate preacher defends unhinged colleague’s alleged wife-beating in shocking video

A notorious anti-LGBTQ+ Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) hate pastor has been caught on tape defending the domestic violence of a fellow hate-mongering preacher in a recently posted covert ...
NPR

Remembering Reverend Cecil Murray

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Pastor Steven Johnson about the life and legacy of Reverend Cecil Murray, who died last week, at the age of 94. Los Angeles has lost one of its beloved Black elders. The ...