Metro Chicago Faith News
The goal of "Ministry and #MeToo" was to create resources that help Christian leaders understand and respond to sexual misconduct and abuse
Willow Creek Association releases resource on ministry and #MeToo
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Jan 31, 2019 CHICAGO (RNS) – There are a lot of abuse survivors who don’t feel safe in church – and a lot of abusers whoRead More
The move comes a week after Harvest dropped a defamation lawsuit against two bloggers, their wives and a freelance reporter...
James MacDonald on “indefinite sabbatical” from Harvest amid renewed criticism
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Jan 16, 2019 CHICAGO (RNS) – Pastor James MacDonald will take an “indefinite sabbatical from all preaching and leadership” at Harvest Bible Chapel, the influential Chicago-areaRead More
MacDonald claimed the defendants had "harmed our ministry through their careless campaign to discredit,"...
Harvest Bible Chapel drops lawsuit against bloggers, writer
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Jan 8, 2019\ CHICAGO (RNS) – Harvest Bible Chapel, an influential Chicago-area megachurch, will drop a defamation lawsuit against two bloggers, their wives and a freelanceRead More
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Harvest Bible Chapel Sues Former Members, Julie Roys for Defamation – CP
The multi-campus Harvest Bible Chapel in greater Chicago along with founder James MacDonald, has slapped several former workers and independent journalist Julie Roys with a defamation lawsuit alleging the publicationRead More
Dr. Mark Jobe announced as Moody Bible Institute’s 10th president since its founding in 1886 by D.L. Moody
Moody Bible Institute Names Next President
CHICAGO (Oct. 09, 2018) – Mr. Greg Thornton, interim president of Moody Bible Institute, along with Mr. Randy Fairfax, Board of Trustees chair, announced today the appointment of Dr. Mark Jobe as the 10th president ofRead More
Habitat for Humanity to provide information about or prospective homeowners Oct. 24
Learn about Habitat for Humanity home-ownership Oct. 24
MONTGOMERY, Ill., Oct. 7, 2018.— Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Aurora-area families needing affordable shelter to an information meeting about Habitat home ownership. The meeting will be held atRead More
Proceeds benefit Habitat's 2018 Faith Build
Geneva church’s chili and chocolate fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity
GENEVA, Ill., Oct. 8, 2018 — Chili and chocolate will be dished in a fundraiser to benefit Montgomery-based Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Rejoice Lutheran Church, 0N377N. Mill Creek Rd.Read More