Alabama Pastor Pleads Guilty to Using Over $400,000 in Church Funds for Luxury Cars and Personal Expenses
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — A former Alabama pastor accused of using over $400,000 in church funds to finance luxury cars, home payments, and personal credit card bills has signed a plea deal in federal court, according to newly filed court documents.
Federal Charges and Misused Church Funds
Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) in Huntsville, faces charges of wire fraud and filing a false tax return after investigators discovered years of unauthorized spending.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Davis had access to church funds as part of his role as a marketing consultant for ANWA, earning both a salary and housing allowance. But prosecutors say he diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars for luxury purchases, entertainment, and personal expenses that were never approved by church leadership.
Court records show that between 2018 and 2019, Davis used ANWA funds to:
- Purchase a 2016 GMC Yukon for $45,982
- Spend more than $35,000 on entertainment and retail items
- Pay $24,000 toward a mortgage on a home belonging to his mother
- Transfer more than $117,000 to American Express accounts to cover personal credit card debt
In total, prosecutors say Davis misappropriated more than $400,000 from church accounts.
Tax Fraud and Plea Deal
In addition to financial misuse, Davis is accused of filing a false tax return in March 2021, reporting only $138,621 in income despite earning substantially more through unauthorized transactions.
Federal court filings show Davis has entered a plea agreement admitting guilt to both charges. As part of the deal, he must pay nearly $550,000 in restitution, including:
- $434,000 to All Nations Worship Assembly
- $114,000 to the Internal Revenue Service
Potential Prison Time
If convicted, Davis faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud and three years for filing a false tax return. His arraignment is scheduled for October 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Huntsville federal court.
Federal officials said the case highlights the importance of financial transparency in nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
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