Sexual Abuse Allegations:
Steve Morgan, pastor and Network President, was arrested for aggravated criminal sodomy against a minor
Read the Public Notice
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Former leaders cite concerns over a high-control environment, college recruitment strategies, and the Network's refusal to address founder Steve Morgan's history of criminal sexual activity.
National watchdog outlet reports a Network-affiliated church in Pullman, Washington is growing even as the broader Network loses congregations nationwide.
New article published:
Hills Church relocating to closed movie theater, responds to controversy
By Makani K. Pang | June 15, 2026
https://t.co/iUOrZvhpq5
News article published:
Closed theater acquired by Pullman-based Hills Church By Makani K. Pang | June 7, 2026
https://t.co/az2xyw0nhv
University newspaper reports that Hills Church has acquired theater for $3 million, 1.6 miles from Washington State University.
Foundation Church has ceased operations in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, effective immediately, according to former members and evidence gathered by Leaving The Network (LTN).
Read more here:
https://t.co/r9XM4AM8EF
New Story published:
COMMANDED TO TITHE:
How Questioning Tithing Opened Our Eyes to the Deceptions of Stoneway Church
by Vittoria | Left Stoneway Church in 2025
Link to story: https://t.co/66PlVTRSmw
Story published:
LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED:
How Christland leaders pressured me to conform, leave my career, and stay silent amid growing Network scandals
by Nicole H. | Left Christland in 2024
Link to story:
https://t.co/uMmOm17aCY
By consolidating power under the Lead Pastor and eliminating congregational voice, Vida Springs Church’s bylaws create a closed system with no meaningful path for appeal or reform.
Members are required to sign a contract pledging:
- Submission to leadership
- 10 percent of their income
- Mandated attendance at church and small group meetings
- Unpaid labor for church operations, described as “service”.
CHRISTLAND HIRES LAW FIRM AMID ALLEGATIONS
After protests at the Network Texas conference, Christland denied ties to Network harm and hired a law firm instead of allowing an independent investigation.
Watch coverage on KBTX3:
https://t.co/1XIl5Qf5oF
By granting elders exclusive authority over doctrine definition, dispute resolution, and financial decisions without external oversight—while shielding them from legal accountability—the bylaws leave no meaningful process for those who sign them to seek justice or be heard.
VINE CHURCH 2025 REVISED BYLAWS
Considerations before signing:
The following information is provided so prospective members can make an informed decision before contractually consenting to Vine Church’s membership covenant
Read the bylaws:
https://t.co/Jlx0SyxAjJ