Pastor Charged With Child Cruelty After Allegedly Beating Stepson With a Power Cord

Kenneth McFarland
Kenneth McFarland preaches as 2819 Church (screengrab via Subsplash)

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“We want to be very clear that 2819 Church We will continue to support and care for Kennth’s wife and son,” the church said. “At this time, we ask that you do not engage in any form of slander or gossip, but instead respect the difficult nature of this for the family, and offer prayers for healing, strength, and unity for our church.”

“Lastly, we are deeply saddened about the nature of this circumstance and commend you to the Lord and the guidance of His Word in how we should govern ourselves in matters of community difficulty with love, maturity and grace,” the statement concluded.

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This article has been updated to include a statement from 2819 Church.

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