Joyce Meyer Ministries and XO Mariage host Jimmy Evans has announced his departure from the Daystar Television Network amid a child abuse scandal.
“Daystar is a long-time broadcast partner who has helped our ministry share the life-changing message of Jesus. all over the world. However, in recent weeks we have been plagued by allegations surrounding the Daystar Television Network,” said Dan Meyer, son of Joyce Meyer and CEO of Joyce Meyer Ministries. he said in an email. dallas morning news.
“Due to the nature of these allegations and my mother, own In line with this narrative, we feel a deep responsibility to champion truth and create space for its discovery. Additionally, we must remain sensitive to the hearts of those who are walking this journey with us,” Meyer added. I knowThere has been significant and growing concern from our partners and viewers regarding the situation at Daystar. ”
“The decision to cancel the show was not easy, but myself, my brother, our Mothers and Fathers and other ministry leaders believe it is necessary at this time. When does this situation occur? well resolvedmay consider resuming the show on Daystar. ”
as crosswalk heading As previously reported, Daystar co-founder and president Joni Lamb said her son, Jonathan Lamb, claimed the couple's family had abused their daughter and that her mother had tried to cover it up. She accused him of launching a threat and smear campaign against her.
“All the allegations circulating against me, my late husband and other members of my family are completely false and we have already started taking legal steps to protect ourselves and respond to this accusation. I want to assure you that I intend to deal with this in a divine and honorable manner,” Joni Lamb said in a statement.
in announcement Last week, XO founder Jimmy Evans announced he was leaving Daystar to focus full-time on endtimes.com Tipping Point Ministries.
“Next year, in early 2025, I will be transitioning from XO to run endtimes.com full-time, and I'm very excited about that,” Evans said.
“I have had a lot on my plate for a long time, but now endtimes.com Tipping Point Ministries will be the focus of my ministry going forward. I will pray for the rest of my life.” ” he added. “I love Bible prophecy. I love doing this.”
Evans and his wife, Karen, launched the “Marriage Television” show in 1994 and have since handed it over to their son, Brent Evans. christian post I will report it.
According to lloyds report, Evans' transition from marriage ministry comes in the wake of the backlash she received for claiming that Joni Lamb was the “voice of God” and supporting her marriage to sex therapist Doug Weiss. That's true.
around protestiaAdditional departures from Daystar over the scandal include Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, Baruch Corman, televangelists Jesse Duplantis, Hank and Brenda Kunneman, and self-proclaimed prophet Lance Wallau. , Jack Graham of PowerPoint Ministries.
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First publication date is January 16, 2025.
