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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rhema Bible Church Statement Regarding Craig Hagin

From Kenneth W. Hagin, Senior Pastor of Rhema Bible Church

June 3, 2026

The ministry leadership of Rhema Bible Church has ended Craig Hagin’s employment, leadership roles, and association with Rhema Bible Church and its ministries, effective June 3, 2026. Craig, who served as Chief Operating Officer, is no longer authorized to serve, speak, or act on behalf of Rhema.

In early 2026, Craig was placed on sabbatical following charges in a pending criminal matter. That matter remains before the courts, and we believe it is important to allow the legal process to proceed without speculation; therefore, we will not comment further on those proceedings at this time.

Within the past week, our leadership team became aware of separate and credible information regarding conduct inconsistent with the standards expected of those serving in ministry leadership. After Lynette and I returned from overseas ministry travel and were fully briefed on these matters, we exercised our responsibility as overseers of this ministry and took immediate action to end Craig's employment. As a result, Craig no longer serves in any ministerial, leadership, or administrative capacity and has no role in the governance, direction, operations, or decision-making of this ministry.

This is a deeply painful matter for our family, our church, and our Rhema worldwide family. Craig remains a member of our family, and we continue to pray for repentance, healing, and restoration in his personal life. At the same time, we have a responsibility to act clearly and decisively to protect the integrity of this ministry, the trust placed in us, and the people we serve.

As part of our responsibility to exercise faithful stewardship and maintain appropriate internal safeguards, Rhema has removed Craig’s access to all organizational systems, accounts, and ministry platforms.

We recognize that this news is painful and raises understandable questions. Due to the ongoing nature of this situation, including related legal and personal matters, we will refrain from sharing additional details publicly at this time. We ask our church family, employees, students, alumni, licensed ministers, missionaries, and ministry partners to continue praying for everyone affected and to remain focused on the work Rhema continues to accomplish around the world.