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The Church That Investigated Itself — Blessed Hope Chapel Open Letter
LatestApr 6 Update

The Church That Investigated Itself: An Open Letter Demanding Independent Accountability at Blessed Hope Chapel

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The Berean Examiner StaffUpdated April 6, 2026
Millstones, Not Motions — Robert Morris Ecclesiastical Abstention
Featured InvestigationChild Protection

Millstones, Not Motions: Robert Morris's Post-Conviction Appeal to “Ecclesiastical Abstention” Is a Theological Outrage

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The Berean Examiner StaffMarch 23, 2026
The Bible That Didn't Exist When He Got Saved — Kris Vallotton
Featured InvestigationTheological Deception

The Bible That Didn't Exist When He Got Saved: Kris Vallotton's Impossible Testimony

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The Berean Examiner StaffMarch 23, 2026
$237,823 in Undisclosed Salaries — Good Fight Ministries
Financial Transparency

$237,823 in Undisclosed Salaries and an 85% Asset Drop Raise Serious Questions for Good Fight Ministries

March 3, 2026Read Investigation
Bethel Armstrong Abuse Investigation
Criminal ChargesBethel Church

Spiritual Father, Sexual Predator: Bethel's Ben Armstrong Accused of Grooming and Assault

Feb 18, 2026Read Investigation

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Shepherd's Watch

Tracking the teachings and trajectories of influential pastors and ministries to help you discern truth from error.

Men Under Authority

Men Under Authority

Biblical leadership, church authority, and discernment for men who refuse to trade truth for comfort.

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The Church That Investigated Itself: An Open Letter Demanding Independent Accountability at Blessed Hope ChapelPrimary Source Evidence

The Church That Investigated Itself: An Open Letter Demanding Independent Accountability at Blessed Hope Chapel

The Berean Examiner Staff•April 6, 2026

Updated April 6, 2026: The Berean Examiner has obtained a recording of the men's retreat session in which Joe Schimmel and two men from Texas made statements multiple attendees have characterized as blatant slander against an absent family. As of January 2026, more than 30 families have reportedly left Blessed Hope Chapel — all citing the same unresolved allegations.

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Megachurch Founder Suspended Over Decade-Old "Inappropriate Physical Humor": Crossroads Church Reopens Resolved ComplaintLeadership Accountability

Megachurch Founder Suspended Over Decade-Old "Inappropriate Physical Humor": Crossroads Church Reopens Resolved Complaint

The Berean Examiner Staff•March 1, 2026

Crossroads Church has placed founding pastor Brian Tome on indefinite leave over 2015 allegations previously investigated and resolved. The case raises questions about seeker-sensitive doctrine, leadership accountability, and when grace becomes a shield for avoiding biblical standards of conduct.

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In an age where many Christian news outlets report stories without biblical analysis, and where institutional loyalty often trumps truth, The Berean Examiner offers something different: investigative journalism filtered through the lens of Scripture.

State of Theology Survey Reveals Evangelicals Confused and Conflicted on Core Beliefs
Christianity TodayOctober 31, 2025

State of Theology Survey Reveals Evangelicals Confused and Conflicted on Core Beliefs

A new State of Theology survey reveals significant doctrinal confusion among American evangelicals on fundamental Christian beliefs. The survey found mixed responses on essential doctrines including the nature of God, salvation, Scripture, and Christ's divinity. Many evangelicals hold contradictory beliefs simultaneously, raising concerns among theologians about biblical literacy and doctrinal formation in contemporary evangelical churches. The findings highlight growing challenges in maintaining theological orthodoxy amid cultural pressures and declining engagement with systematic doctrine.

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Multiple Sex Scandals Are Rocking the MAGA Faith Community
MSNBCOctober 30, 2025

Multiple Sex Scandals Are Rocking the MAGA Faith Community

Multiple sexual misconduct and abuse allegations have emerged from the conservative evangelical movement in recent weeks. Cases include Pastor Robert Morris pleading guilty to child sex abuse charges, the arrest of Covenant Eyes co-founder's stepson on child sex abuse charges, and an Indiana National Guard member and pastor's son charged with child exploitation. The Anglican Church in North America is also facing allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct. The article examines the contradiction between the movement's claims of moral authority and the ongoing crisis of alleged misconduct within its ranks.

Leadership AccountabilityAbuse & Safeguarding
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Archbishop of U.S. Anglican Church Is Accused of Sexual Harassment
The New York TimesOctober 23, 2025

Archbishop of U.S. Anglican Church Is Accused of Sexual Harassment

Archbishop Stephen Wood, the highest-ranking prelate of the Anglican Church in North America, has been formally accused of sexual harassment, plagiarism, and bullying by former employees. Claire Buxton, a former children's ministry director at St. Andrew's Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, alleges that Wood gave her an "intimate" hug and attempted to kiss her in his office in April 2024. The accusations come amid continuing turmoil in the small conservative denomination that broke from the Episcopal Church in 2009.

Leadership AccountabilityAbuse & Safeguarding
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Mercy Culture Backs Church Elder Facing Dueling Reports on Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Fort Worth ReportMay 8, 2025

Mercy Culture Backs Church Elder Facing Dueling Reports on Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Mercy Culture Church is standing behind an elder facing sexual misconduct allegations despite competing investigative reports reaching different conclusions. The case highlights ongoing tensions in how churches handle abuse allegations, with questions about investigation transparency, institutional loyalty, and victim credibility. The church maintains its support for the elder while critics question whether organizational interests are being prioritized over accountability and victim protection.

Leadership AccountabilityAbuse & Safeguarding
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