Bishop Charles Ellis III Admits Having an Affair

This week a former member of Grace Grace Temple in Detroit came forward with claims she had been in a 15 year relationship with married Grace Grace lead pastor, Bishop Charles Ellis III [click here if you missed that].

Bishop Ellis admits having an inappropriate relationship with the congregant 15 years ago, but insists most of her claims are deeply troubling and untrue...

A statement emailed to Great Grace Temple parishioners reads,

I was recently made aware of social media posts shared by a former member of my congregation, with whom I had an inappropriate relationship over 15 years ago. At that time, these indiscretions were addressed with my bishop in a redemptive process, which included counseling.

These posts include accusations, some of which are deeply troubling and untrue. Given the nature of several false claims being made I have asked my legal counsel, Atty Gerald Evelyn, to carefully review all matters, in particular an apparent joint bank account with my name on it.

I ask for continued prayers for myself, my family as well as this individual and her family. My deepest hope is that all parties involved can find peace and healing.