MinistryWatch is an independent American evangelicalChristian organization that evaluates protestant ministries for financial accountability and transparency, and to provide independent advice to individuals considering making donations to these ministries.[2][3]
MinistryWatch posts daily journalism related to Christian ministries at its website.[4]
Positions on issues related to Christian ministries
MinistryWatch has publicly advocated for reform in the Christian nonprofit sector. Specifically, it advocates that all Christian ministries release their Form 990s to the public.[10] It has also been an outspoken opponent of the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in Christian ministry settings.[11]
^Gjelten, Tom (August 3, 2020). "Religious Groups Received $6-10 Billion In COVID-19 Relief Funds, Hope For More". Retrieved October 30, 2024. An analysis by Ministry Watch, an organization that provides guidance on charitable giving, reported this month that churches and other religious non-profits as a whole received between $6 and $10 billion in PPP funding.
^"It's Not "Okay" to Question Ministries–It's Imperative". Christianity Today. September 21, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2024. Warren Smith, president of MinistryWatch.com, says that there are some red flags that should be considered absolute non-negotiables...
^Rabey, Steve (November 23, 2016). "Ministries and money: Christian charities that use your money wisely". Religion News Service. Retrieved October 30, 2024. 'Donors should recognize they have a serious responsibility to give as wisely as they can, as it is not their money they are giving but the Lord's,' said Rusty Leonard, founder and CEO of MinistryWatch, an accountability group.
^Schapiro, Rich; Strickler, Laura (December 18, 2022). "'Utter betrayal': Florida pastor accused of Covid scam slammed by ex-associate's son". NBC News. Retrieved October 30, 2024. 'Bad actors will take advantage of the good will that has been built up over generations, and it's important to root them out,' said Warren Smith, president of the evangelical Christian watchdog Ministry Watch.
