Huntsville, Alabama, October 9, 2025
News Summary
Adrian Davis, ex-lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly, has admitted to embezzling over $400,000 from the church. His fraudulent activities, which took place from 2018 to 2022, included unauthorized personal spending and covering personal debts. Davis faces wire fraud charges and will have to pay substantial restitution. His sentencing looks to be over 23 years, but the government may seek leniency due to his plea agreement, with an arraignment set for late October.
Huntsville, Alabama – Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA), has pleaded guilty to embezzling over $400,000 from the church during his tenure from 2018 to 2022. Davis admitted to engaging in a scheme involving materially false pretenses, representations, and promises that led to significant financial losses for the church.
As both the lead pastor and marketing consultant for ANWA, Davis received a salary along with parsonage benefits. His fraudulent activities included unauthorized use of church funds for personal expenses, which were uncovered during the investigation. Notably, Davis made extravagant purchases using church funds, which included an Audi A7 costing $30,920 and a GMC Yukon costing $45,982. He also spent over $31,000 on various entertainment and retail purchases, acquiring luxury items from high-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Flight Club.
Furthermore, Davis was found to have used church funds to cover personal expenses, which included paying off his mother’s mortgage and settling personal credit card bills. Over a two-year span, he made payments totaling more than $268,000 to American Express. Among these transactions was a notable instance on October 19, 2020, when he wired $13,663.14 from ANWA’s account to pay off his personal credit card, leading to wire fraud charges against him.
In addition to embezzlement, Davis faced another legal issue concerning his tax return. In March 2021, he filed a tax return reporting an income of $138,621, which was significantly lower than the actual income he earned, resulting in charges for filing a false tax return.
Under the plea agreement, Davis has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a false tax return. As part of the agreement, he will be required to pay restitution of $434,340.41 to ANWA and $114,859 to the IRS. He is looking at a potential prison sentence of more than 23 years along with four years of supervised release, fines, and special assessments. However, the government has indicated it will seek a lower-level sentence in exchange for his guilty plea. Davis is scheduled to be arraigned on October 23, 2023, at 9:30 AM in Huntsville.
Background of All Nations Worship Assembly
All Nations Worship Assembly is a religious organization based in Huntsville, Alabama. The church serves a diverse congregation with the aim of promoting spiritual growth and community service. Adrian Davis’s leadership at the church reportedly contributed to its outreach and marketing efforts prior to the allegations of fraud being uncovered.
The situation has raised concern within the community regarding financial accountability among religious organizations and the importance of transparent management practices to prevent similar fraudulent activities in the future.
FAQ
What crime did Adrian Davis plead guilty to?
Adrian Davis pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of filing a false tax return.
How much money did Adrian Davis embezzle from All Nations Worship Assembly?
Adrian Davis embezzled over $400,000 from All Nations Worship Assembly.
When is Adrian Davis’s arraignment scheduled?
Adrian Davis is scheduled to be arraigned on October 23, 2023, at 9:30 AM in Huntsville.
What restitution will Adrian Davis pay as part of his plea agreement?
As part of his plea agreement, Adrian Davis agreed to pay restitution of $434,340.41 to ANWA and $114,859 to the IRS.
| Key Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Individual Involved | Adrian Davis |
| Organization | All Nations Worship Assembly |
| Amount Embezzled | Over $400,000 |
| Plea Agreement Charges | Wire fraud and filing a false tax return |
| Restitution Amount | $434,340.41 to ANWA; $114,859 to the IRS |
| Arraignment Date | October 23, 2023, at 9:30 AM |
| Potential Sentence | More than 23 years in prison |
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- WAFF: Former Huntsville Pastor Charged
- Wikipedia: Embezzlement
- ABC3340: Former Huntsville Pastor Pleads Guilty
- Google Search: Adrian Davis Huntsville pastor embezzlement
- KBTX: Former Pastor Accused of Embezzlement
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fraud
- WHNT: Former Lead Pastor Accused
- Google News: Huntsville pastor wire fraud
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