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The rise of Mark Barclay’s televangelist empire—and the sex abuse scandal that followed

Published April 13, 2026 By admin

Categorized as Clergy Abuse Tagged abuse allegations, Mark Barclay, televangelist

Midland-area pastor and televangelist Dr. Mark T. “Preacher of Righteousness” Barclay blasts the Holy Spirit into her forehead with his fingertips. The woman, eyes closed, falls into ushers’ arms. He moves on, occasionally speaking in tongues. “We’re in a Holy…[Continue Reading...]

3rd Leader at Mark Barclay’s Church Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Abuse; Barclay Threatens Whistleblowers

Published April 3, 2024 By admin

Categorized as Televangelists Tagged Living Word International Church, Mark Barclay, Midland Texas, sexual abuse allegations

A third church leader at televangelist Mark Barclay’s Michigan church is being investigated for alleged sexual abuse, Barclay’s son, Pastor Josh Barclay, has confirmed to local media, while pledging the church’s full cooperation. Meanwhile, Mark Barclay has threatened whistleblowers in…[Continue Reading...]

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The rise of Mark Barclay’s televangelist empire—and the sex abuse scandal that followed

3rd Leader at Mark Barclay’s Church Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Abuse; Barclay Threatens Whistleblowers