To donate, Analysis: ARC Pastors Enriched Through Hillsong Celebrity Preachers Scam, Megachurches Receive Second Round of PPP Loans, Gods Clinic Cares for Thousands in Colorado, Former Georgia Youth Pastor Put on FBI Most Wanted List for Alleged $10 Million Fraud, Partnership On Track to Meet Goal of 20 New Oral Bible Translations, Shaming Signs at Cedarville University Spark Controversy, UMC Rules Disaffiliating Clergy Dont Automatically Lose Credentials, Disgraced Megachurch Pastor Posts Apology After Being Spotted at John Maxwell Leadership Event, Days-long Revival Sweeping Asbury University in Kentucky, Dante Bowe Posts, Then Removes, Apology for Behavior Causing Split with Maverick City Music, Matt Chandler Steps Aside After Admitting Inappropriate Online Relationship, EXCLUSIVE: John MacArthur Shamed, Excommunicated Mother for Refusing to Take Back Child Abuser, Former Megachurch Pastor Remarried After Adulterous Affair, Resignation, Disgraced Megachurch Pastor James MacDonald Charged with Assault After Allegedly Attacking Woman, Televangelist Creflo Dollar Renounces Past Teachings on Tithing, But Questions Persist. January 2019:The Greenville News reportsthatGray was living in a $1.8 million homepaid for by Relentless Church. It was a husband that bought the car. She's been the rock in this family and in my life in spite of me. August 2020: Pastor John Gray announced he was seeking counseling for himself and his marriage and addressed several rumors that were circling in entertainment news regarding infidelity. After a slew of controversies, includingRelentless Church's purchase of a$1.8 million home for the Graysand conflict over the transition agreement that involved debt on church facilities, the Carpenters filed a contentious eviction lawsuit against Gray in January that produced several claims and counterclaims. John Gray and Relentless Church history: What's happened before the Just follow the money. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. December 2017:The Carpenters announced they were moving to take over a California church and handing their church over to John Gray, who moved to Greenville but continuedpreaching at his Wednesday services at Osteens Lakewood Church in Texas. John Gray, who previously served at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, has faced several personal and professional challenges recently. Nov. 27, 2019:Redemption Church sends a legal letter indicating it is terminating the apparent lease for Relentless no later than the end of 2019. A transition agreement disclosed that Carpenter would be entitled to a $6.25 million retirement payout after leaving the property in the hands of Gray. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Daughter of Disgraced Megachurch Pastor Jeremy Foster Speaks Out, Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. Carpenter said he envisions Redemption growing into a national church comparable to Joel Osteens Lakewood Church or the Australia-based Hillsong Church. Article Images Copyright Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. "Then it's the day before they go to close and everything's gone.". Pastor talks $7M Greenville investment, expansion into Atlanta, What's happened before the Atlanta expansion, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. John Gray Vows To Keep Returning To Church Despite Eviction Controversy