Ep. 580: Columbia International University, Deposed ACNA Bishop Back in Ministry, Dad’s Place Wins Legal Fight
From MinistryWatch Podcast by Warren Smith and Natasha Smith
April 10, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
The episode discusses Columbia International University's departure from the ECFA, a former bishop's return to ministry, and a church's legal victory regarding homeless shelter provision.
On today’s program, Columbia International University in Columbia, South Carolina, was one of the charter members with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. Now, 47 years later, it has left the ECFA. Meanwhile, another scandal-plagued megachurch has also resigned its membership with the ECFA, this time while under review. We’ll take a look at both cases. Also, almost two years after being stripped of ordination by the Anglican Church, a former bishop is back in ministry. We’ll have details. And, a Christian school ministry drops from a 5-Star rating for its financial efficiency down to 1 star. But first, Dad’s Place, a church in Bryan, Ohio, that has been fighting for its right to provide temporary shelter to homeless persons, has finally reached a conclusion to its ongoing legal battle. The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today’s program include Kim Roberts, Bob Smeitana, Tony Mator, and Jessica Eturralde. You’ve been listening to the MinistryWatch podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.
Topics covered
- financial efficiency
- Columbia International University
- Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
- ACNA Bishop
- Dad’s Place
- homeless shelter
- legal battle
Keywords
- megachurch
- ordination
- Christian school
- financial rating
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Columbia, South Carolina, Bryan, Ohio
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