Louisiana Pastor Convicted Of Stealing Over $340K Using Debit Cards From Two Churches For His Gambling Habit [VIDEO]

Lawd have mercy, this is not what the building fund was for.  A Louisiana pastor has been convicted of stealing over $340,000 from two church congregations over a four year period to bankroll his gambling habit and cover a long list of personal expenses.

Pastor Dale Sanders served as pastor of Fifth African Baptist Church in New Orleans and Second New Guide Missionary Baptist Church in Metairie when prosecutors said Sanders diverted church funds between April 2020 and April 2024 by transferring money from church bank accounts into accounts he controlled, while also using a church debit card for unauthorized personal purchases. Prosecutors said the stolen money was spent on gambling, dining, living expenses and other personal costs.

Pastor Sanders faces up to 20 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000.

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