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 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.

Family Christian Center threatened with foreclosure

Pastor Steve Munsey speaks at the One Region, One Vision luncheon Sept. 10, 2010, at the Radisson Hotel.

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 excused from serving on jury in death penalty case

CROWN POINT | Juror No. 395 arrived at Tuesday's court hearing on Lake County's only death penalty case with his own attorney at hand.

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.

OFFBEAT: Late Jessy Dixon, wrote songs for Cher and Diana Ross, honored today in Munster

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Celebrating Bishop Munsey's life, legacy

Sheila Munsey sings during a celebration her father's life Friday at Family Christian Center in Munster. Bishop Frank Munsey, who founded FCC, died Feb. 5 at age 80.

Celebrating Bishop Munsey's life, legacy

Steve Munsey embraces brother Joe David Munsey on Friday during a celebration of the life of their father, Bishop Frank Munsey, at Family Christian Center in Munster.

EDITORIAL: Keep the faith Munsey exemplified

Bishop Frank Munsey, who died Saturday, should be remembered for his commitment to spreading the Gospel not just in the region but far beyond U.S. borders. His life should teach us all the value of religious commitment.

Megachurch flock loses shepherd

MUNSTER | Bishop Frank Munsey, the spiritual cornerstone of the region's fastest-growing megachurch, died Saturday at Community Hospital in Munster. He was 80. Munsey, founder of the Family Christian Center in Munster, had battled a collapsed lung and series of respiratory-related illnesses,…

Providing hope through many ministries

Providing hope, assurance and peace all through the year continues to be a mission of the Family Christian Center 57 years after Bishop Frank and Ruth Munsey founded the church in Hammond's Hessville section, according to Senior Pastor Steve Munsey.