Six ministries are bringing theological education and leadership training to pastors from rural America to the world. buff.ly/JQ8IJuD

A new study of multi-site churches — also known as franchises — finds that such congregations have become commonplace, found in almost every state in the nation. buff.ly/3auU3zh

Popular Christian blogger, podcaster Samuel Sey has been arrested by ICE. Conservative influencers have rallied to support him, blaming his arrest on a clerical mix-up. DHS says he overstayed his visa by four years and will be deported. buff.ly/39N5r2U

Tens of millions more are headed to AME Church retirees who lost funds amid an alleged retirement plan scandal. Some retired clergy say they've had to rely on their children or go back to work. buff.ly/pa14FjG

Pete Peterson says Rabbit Room Press was never trying to become a publishing giant: do good work over the long term and trust the Spirit. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Qs5J36r #RabbitRoomPress #FaithAndArt #Publishing

Pete Peterson describes juggling Galahad and Every Moment Holy bestsellers: more inventory, financial challenges, and new ways to plan. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Qs5J36r #SmallPress #Publishing #CreativeBusiness

Pete Peterson recalls selling 15,000 books in a day, then facing a $250,000 reprint order. For a small press, success creates new funding demands. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Qs5J36r #SmallPress #Publishing #BookBusiness

Liberty University racked up over $200K in flight operating costs in September — far more than double the next highest user of private aircraft tracked by Pastors & Planes, a collaboration between Trinity Foundation and MinistryWatch. buff.ly/rLU5YZI

A former Lifeway executive has been arrested on theft and forgery charges tied to alleged misuse of ministry funds. Lifeway says it is tightening its financial controls. buff.ly/PBd1gk1

"I'm retiring from my job, but I'm not retiring from ministry." Andy Stanley announced he'll leave his role as North Point's senior pastor early next year. buff.ly/k30aLVj

Pete Peterson wanted poetry to breathe, with a book design that felt both contemporary and timeless. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Qs5J36r #BookDesign #Poetry #RabbitRoomPress

Many parents of children with intellectual disabilities wonder what will happen when they can no longer care for them. Some Christian universities are building programs for jobs, independence and community. buff.ly/os9B9Wg

In this week's Signs & Wonders, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith reflects on the impact of medical abortions — plus, higher ed in crisis, CT in the NYT, Narnia under siege, and more. buff.ly/RGMycaE

Pete Peterson wanted an edition worthy of Malcolm Guite's epic. He explains how that ambition shaped Rabbit Room Press's publishing choices. Listen to the full episode at: buff.ly/Qs5J36r #RabbitRoomPress #EpicPoetry #BookPublishing

Testimony in the Tom Keesee sexual abuse trial raises new questions about what his parents, Faith Life Church founders Gary and Drenda Keesee, knew before the case went public. Keesee has pleaded not guilty. buff.ly/EU4JyLc

In this week's look at the MinistryWatch archives, church closure projection examined — plus, Steve Viars removed from leadership, Mike Bickle accused of “serious allegations,” Sewanee petition against Eric Metaxas, and more. buff.ly/OVWG8TN

A WA pastor is accused of persuading church members to invest in a fraudulent company by telling them God had chosen them. Prosecutors say he targeted retirement and college savings accounts. buff.ly/ePKgETa

NC’s higher education governing board has asked the state DOJ to investigate Excel College after receiving 19 complaints alleging misconduct, misleading academic claims and pressure to sign non-disparagement agreements. The college denies the allegations. buff.ly/WVpu0Nh

A meal can meet today’s hunger. What helps a family eat tomorrow? These Christian ministries are pairing food aid with farming, income, education, local markets, and stronger food systems. buff.ly/UMYClND

In this week's Editor's Notebook, MinistryWatch President Warren Smith says the Evangelical Press Association's recent vote to change its name was a mistake — but it can be undone. buff.ly/RtlnzIm