Family Christian Center faces third mortgage foreclosure case

MUNSTER | Family Christian Center is facing a third mortgage foreclosure case — this one relating to a residence in Schererville, according to documents filed this week in Lake Superior Court.

Judge approves agreement to extend financial administrator's role with local megachurch

CROWN POINT | Family Christian Center won't regain control of its own finances for at least six months, according to an agreement approved Friday in Lake Superior Court.

Local megachurch faces new foreclosure case

MUNSTER | Family Christian Center faces a new legal hurdle in its leaders' efforts to restore the financial health of the megachurch, according to documents filed this week in Lake Superior Court.

Church gathers resources to offer hope to homeowners

MUNSTER | In an effort to educate and inform homeowners in need of help, Family Christian Center, 340 W. 45th St., will sponsor “A Housing Connection” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Local megachurch navigates precarious path

MUNSTER | While the Family Christian Center was spending millions of dollars annually on leadership compensation, travel, meals and jet fuel, it was falling behind on its mortgage payments and racking up a list of past-due bills, a Times investigation found.

The Family Christian Center on 45th Avenue in Munster

The Family Christian Center on 45th Avenue in Munster.

Benefit planned for Lake Station woman who is battling cancer

A benefit to help Karen Utley, a 63-year-old Lake Station woman battling cancer, will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Oakwood Hall at Woodland Park, 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage.

Family Christian Center Job Fair offers chance to meet employers

MUNSTER | “Nobody starts at the top. Everybody starts at the bottom. Give an extra 30 minutes (to your job) every day.”

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Family Christian Center threatened with foreclosure

The Family Christian Center is on 45th Avenue in Munster.

Family Christian Center threatened with foreclosure

MUNSTER | The Family Christian Center, the state's largest mega-church and one of the 20 largest in the U.S., is facing foreclosure, with Pastor Steve Munsey telling congregants Wednesday night the church owes $750,000 in back payments on its sprawling worship center.

Family Christian Center threatened with foreclosure

Members of the church perform on stage in March 2010 during the Palm Sunday celebration "Living Lord's Supper" at Family Christian Center in Munster.

Family Christian Center threatened with foreclosure

Members of the church perform on stage in March 2010 during the Palm Sunday celebration "Living Lord's Supper" at Family Christian Center in Munster.

Munster pastor taking sides in Illinois House campaign

An Indiana-based pastor is getting involved with a campaign for a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Associate pastor laid to rest

Associate Pastor Allen's funeral set for Friday at Family Christian Center

MUNSTER | Family Christian Center Senior Pastor Steve Munsey will officiate at funeral services at noon Friday for his colleague and friend, Associate Pastor David Jordan Allen, at the church, 340 W. 45th Ave.

Family Christian Center Associate Pastor Allen passes away

MUNSTER | Family Christian Center Associate Pastor David Jordan Allen, 56, died Monday morning at The Community Hospital after battling cancer.

Family Christian Center's Allen in critical condition

MUNSTER | Family Christian Center Associate Pastor David Jordan Allen is in critical condition at The Community Hospital, but his brother said the family "is doing everything we can from here to get him well."

Prayers urged for Family Christian Center's Allen

MUNSTER | Prayers of healing are being requested for Pastor David Jordan Allen, Family Christian Center's associate pastor of public relations and the Spanish ministry.