Pastor John Thomas Lindsey Busted For Armed Robbery

Prophetess Delisa Lindsey is standing by her man, Pastor John Thomas Lindsey, despite his armed robbery arrest.  Prophetess Lindsey says she is “mounting a defense” on behalf of her husband.

“Family, your outpouring of love is wonderful and so very refreshing, but the time has now come for me to mount my husband’s defense,” wrote the first lady of True Love Church of Refuge on Facebook following her spouse’s arrest. “We are preparing a team that is very aggressive and who are experts in their fields.”

Apostle Lindsey was taken into custody last Wednesday  and charged with nine counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, nine counts of conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Charlotte’s WSOC TV Channel 9.

He is charged in connection with robberies from two Sam’s Mart stores, two 7-Elevens, a Family Dollar store and an additional Circle K.

Authorities say drugs were the motive for the crime and further revealed that the church leader has two prior convictions on drug charges dating back to the 1990s.

Requesting that ministry supporters help raise $20,000 for the jailed clergyman’s legal defense, the first lady explained her difficult position.

“I am down to one income as my husband is incarcerated, and as God be my Helper, I need my family in the Lord to stand strong by my side,” she said.

The couples church released a statement regarding their pastor’s arrest:

“We, the leadership and membership of True Love Church of Refuge, are deeply saddened and disappointed that our leader and brother, John Thomas Lindsey, is facing charges associated with criminal activity. Though we denounce any involvement he may have had, we love him and will continue to pray for him. The ministry will continue to stand strong despite the latest allegations and will continue to preach the Gospel of the Kingdom.”