MinistryWatch has published a look back at several recent stories from the Christian ministry world. The roundup revisits Duluth Vineyard Church's public support for its pastor, John Kliewer, and continuing questions at Gateway Church near Dallas. The report is a compilation of older articles, and it adds no new allegations of its own.
What happened
On Oct. 30, 2025, Duluth Vineyard Church issued a public statement saying that allegations against Pastor John Kliewer were unfounded. The church said it would affirm his integrity, leadership and faithful service. MinistryWatch reported on the statement on Nov. 14, 2025.
The statement came after Kliewer publicly criticized Vineyard USA over how it handled accusations against Michael and Brenda Gatlin. The couple resigned in 2023 after accusations that they knew about alleged sexual abuse and leadership misconduct by their son, Jackson, and did not act.
In a separate item from Nov. 19, 2024, MinistryWatch reported that Gateway Church faced new trouble after allegations of sexual abuse against its founding pastor, Robert Morris. In a video leaked on social media, elder Kenneth Fambro said the church's tithes had fallen 35% to 40%.
Background
The roundup also notes other older stories. On Nov. 14, 2023, the Rev. Arthur "Art" Simon, founder and first president of the Christian advocacy group Bread for the World, died. MinistryWatch reported his death on Nov. 20, 2023.
On Nov. 18, 2022, MinistryWatch reported that an abuse victim had sued Kanakuk Kamps for fraud. The victim had signed a nondisclosure agreement as a condition of settling with the camp. MinistryWatch says that lawsuit was dismissed in 2025.
Other items in the roundup include the death of broadcaster Marcus Lamb, who died of COVID-19 at age 64 in December 2021. It also recalls Paul Crouch, founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network, who died Nov. 30, 2013.
What to watch
MinistryWatch's notes do not describe any pending decisions or new steps by the parties involved. Readers who want updates on the Duluth Vineyard, Gateway Church or Kanakuk matters should check the original MinistryWatch reports and later coverage. MinistryWatch invites readers to support its work with prayers and financial gifts.
