Pastor, Juan Demetrius McFarland revealed to his congregation at the Alabama Shilo Missionary Baptist church that he had contracted AIDS back in 2008 and committed other acts of sin inside the church with members of the church thereafter.
In a three part- sermon series, McFarland also explains that he had broken his vows to GOD, the church, and its members.
” McFarland served in his leadership role for twenty three years and says he irresponsibility came at the hands of drug use, mishandling church funds, and knowingly engaged in adultery on church grounds while knowing he had AIDS. “
Some members feel as those they were misled by their church leader and are seeking legal action against McFarland, and other members are asking for prayers to lift up their church from the public scandal.
” I believe that he should be out on trial. Go to court and let the judge decide if he should go to jail or not. We tend to sweep things under the rug, especially they’re the leader. It’s like oh, no, please let’s not get this out but I think after this they will have more discussions on HIV and AIDS . ”
One deacon [Williams] spoke publicly where he emphasized that re-strengthening the church and sustaining its members is the mission of Alabama Missionary Church including one female member who was sexually involved with McFarland.
” I know a young lady who is a member of the church who says she has slept with him and that she didn’t want this to go public, and she was running out now trying to find out if there is anything wrong with her. “
” My heart goes out to her because she’s been a wonderful church member, and then for something like this to happen. The fact that he didn’t tell them at all. That’s a crime in itself – WSFA . “
McFarland has been terminated from his role at the church earlier this week, and while he has admitted he has openly confessed his sins to the church, he has yet to issue a public statement to the media.
WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news.
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