Prominent bishop of African Methodist Episcopal Zion suspended, faces financial accusations
Prominent bishop of AME Zion Church suspended, faces financial accusations A longtime ecumenical leader, Powell has been ordered to not represent the AME Zion Church in civic or ecumenical organizations. Bishop Staccato Powell. Photo via Facebook January 8, 2021 (RNS) — A former top bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has been suspended and is awaiting trial. He faces accusations of mishandling millions of dollars in transactions related to congregations, the denomination’s bishops announced. “(T)he Board of Bishops announces the immediate suspension of S...
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