City of Praise Church Congregation To Address Questionable Actions Taken by Six Church Employees

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 6, 2013 - In an effort to seize control over the property and financial assets of The City of Praise Church in Landover, Md., six church employees claimed in court, state, and federal documents that they were elected by members of the church. However, thousands of City of Praise church members say that there is no truth to the claim made by the employees.  When challenged on their assertion, the six employees defined themselves alone as “members.”

Citing legal precedent from the 1800s, 1900s, and present day, the City of Praise congregation fully expects the court to restore the rightful responsibilities of governance to the members of the church. Furthermore, the members of the congregation expect the court to require that the unelected board members abide by Maryland state law and federal laws that require all non-profit organizations to maintain open and accessible financial records.

WHO:

Rod Chavez, Counselor - Member 12 years, Leader of the Evangelism Ministry

Paulette Shelton - Member 14 Years, Deacon in Training

Trenillo Walters – Member 35 Years, Leader of the Audio Ministry

Bobby Henry, Esq. – Member 22 Years, Leader of the Legal Ministry

Elder Robert George – Member 35 Years, Elder over the Choir, Praise Dancers and Mime Ministries as well as church Architect

WHAT:

Representatives of the congregation of The City of Praise Church will address the questionable practices of six employees who seized control of the property and financial assets of the church. Specifically the church members will address the results of an ex parte hearing that will take place on Friday, February 8, 2013, at 9:00 am in the court of Judge Dwight Jackson at the Prince George’s County Courthouse.

WHEN:

The press conference will take place immediately following the 9:00 am hearing.

WHERE:

Front steps of the Prince George’s County Courthouse