Pastor Accused of Defrauding Man With Mental Disabilities of More Than $27,000

David C. Berry
Screengrab via Facebook / @Praise & Worship Family Outreach Center

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“You will hear that Pastor David has been arrested. These are totally unfounded accusations. Our Pastor, brother, friend and his wife and family need everyone in the family of faith standing with him now more than ever,” the statement said. “The enemy has been trying everything to defame and stop the promotion of the Kingdom of God in our community.”

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PWFOC continued, “All areas of ministry under ATTAIN will continue as usual, Sunday services, Thursday night Bible study, Recovery ministry, and the Community Kitchen. Thank you all for your support during this time!”

In a subsequent Facebook post, the church wrote, “When the enemy comes in, like a flood the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”

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Berry has been charged with one count of financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult, one count of theft over $10,000, and one count of violation of the Computer Crimes Act.

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Dale Chamberlain (M.Div) is Content Manager for ChurchLeaders. With experience in pastoral ministry as well as the corporate marketing world, he is also an author and podcaster who is passionate about helping people tackle ancient truths in everyday settings. Dale lives in Southern California with his wife Tamara and their three sons.

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