Shortly after news of King’s arrest broke, Lexington City Church announced that it would be closing permanently amid ongoing financial challenges, which had been compounded by the scandal surrounding King.
“Through thoughtful prayer and heartfelt tears, the leadership team of Lexington City Church has voted to permanently cease our ministry,” the church said at the time. “Due to the continued effects of the financial situation our church inherited several years ago and the impact of the ongoing investigation of a former staff member, we have lost the ability to remain financially viable and fulfill our God-given mission.”
“Our hearts are broken for those who have been hurt and are hurting, and we will continue to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation,” the statement continued. “However, with heavy hearts, we feel it is in the best interest of the Kingdom and our community that we discontinue our ministry.”
“As a city, Lexington is blessed with a wide variety of vibrant and welcoming church communities, many of which have been praying for our church family in this time of heartache,” the church said.
King is set to be formally sentenced on June 4.
