Pick-Pocketin’ Preachers! 10 Black Churches Caught Up In Embezzlement Scandals

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 City of Refuge Presbyterian Church (Texas)

City of Robbery — erm I mean — “Refuge” Presbyterian Church had little shame in stealing $200,000 from its dutiful members. And Pastor Russell Thomas Jr., 55, is the criminal cleric behind it all. He deposited exactly $284,503 in tithes into a secret bank account over a two-year period. Three months ago, in March, he was indicted and arrested for theft. He is now asking for forgiveness from his congregation. “We believe that being Christ-like in all aspects of life is essential,” the church’s mission statement claims. Well isn’t that ironic…

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