The board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) Canada is announcing that they are winding down their faith-based operations.

"We recognize the ongoing need for an apologetics-based approach to evangelism.  Regrettably, we are of the conviction that it is not possible for RZIM Canada to fulfill this mandate within the current environment.  Therefore, it is with heaviness of heart and after much prayerful consideration that we are compelled to begin winding down the operations of RZIM Canada," the board says in their official statement on February 18, 2021.

A report from Miller & Martin PLLC showed evidence of constant and continual sexual misconduct and assault by ministry founder, Ravi Zacharias during his time in ministry. The report was made public on February 12, 2021.

"The findings of his sexual misconduct fill us with desolation and grief. We grieve for all the victims.  No words are adequate or even appropriate, yet we must somehow find words. Their stories must be heard and heeded.  We pray for healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation."

In 2020 several former staff of day-spas which Zacharias was a co-owner of came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct on Zacharias' part over the course of several years. In 2017 Zacharias had also sued a Canadian woman who accused him of grooming her to participate in sending explicit photos of herself.

"RZIM Canada has always been a wholly independent and self-sustaining charitable organization.  We view our donors’ support as a sacred trust given 'as unto the Lord.'  In the spirit of integrity, we committed last month not to accept donations while seeking God’s direction for this ministry," says the board.

"Our hearts go out to the countless people around the world who responded to Ravi’s apologetics ministry and who are now at risk of rejecting the message on account of the messenger.  We take hope that Truth prevails even in a fallen world."

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