The Atlanta blogger who broke the story about a married man who allegedly spread HIV to Full Gospel Baptist Church members called our sister station Majic 107.5 / 97.5 and spoke to Carol Blackmon in an attempt to set the record straight.
Blogger William McCray said that Craig Lamar Davis is not a pastor or bishop at Full Gospel, but rather an ordained elder. McCray also took issue with Bishop Paul. S. Morton of Full Gospel saying the matter is not a Full Gospel matter.
McCray added that Davis was a member of Bishop Stephen B. Hall’s Rhema Christian Fellowship Church. Hall also addressed the scandal on his twitter page. You can read those comments below.
Listen to McCray’s interview:
I generally don’t make statements regarding ongoing criminal investigations but, recent publicity surrounding a former member requires one.
— Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 29, 2012
Craig Davis WAS a member of Rhema, as he has been part of several other local ministries. He has not been a member of Rhema for some time. — Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
Prior to the present revelations, I was not aware of any question concerning Mr. Davis’ HIV status. — Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
I was never presented with reason to discuss Mr. Davis’ status, nor have I ever had a personal conversation with him regarding it.
— Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
Further, none of the conduct alleged was in any way connected to the work of the Rhema Church or the furtherance of any ministry activity.
— Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
Most importantly, I am shocked and saddened by the allegations against Mr. Davis, and my heart and prayers go out to all involved. — Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
I pray that this painful and public situation is resolved in the best interests of justice and for the betterment of all affected. — Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
Please join me in that prayer.
— Stephen B Hall (@BishopSBHall) August 30, 2012
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