Former Pastor in Huntsville Charged with Fraud

Huntsville, Alabama, October 9, 2025

News Summary

Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly in Huntsville, Alabama, faces federal charges of wire fraud and filing a false tax return. Allegations include misappropriating over $400,000 in church funds for personal expenses. Criminal activities involve purchasing luxury vehicles and settling personal debt with church money. A plea agreement is in place, requiring Davis to repay approximately $550,000. If convicted, he may face a lengthy prison sentence. An arraignment is set for October 23 in Huntsville.

Huntsville, Alabama – Former Pastor Faces Charges of Fraud

Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) in Huntsville, Alabama, is facing serious federal charges that include wire fraud and filing a false tax return. Authorities allege that Davis misappropriated over $400,000 in church funds for personal expenses rather than for any authorized church activities.

Between 2018 and 2020, court records indicate that Davis acted as a marketing consultant for ANWA and received a salary along with a parsonage—housing provided for clergy. However, he is accused of inappropriately using ANWA funds for various personal purposes without any authorization.

Davis’s fraudulent activities allegedly included the purchase of multiple vehicles, such as a 2016 GMC Yukon that cost $45,982 and an Audi A7 that totaled $30,920. Additionally, he spent over $35,000 on entertainment and retail items and paid more than $24,000 for his mother’s mortgage from church funds. Furthermore, Davis reportedly used more than $268,000 to settle personal credit card bills, including over $117,000 to American Express.

A significant element of the wire fraud charge involves a transfer of $13,663.14 he made in October 2020 from ANWA’s bank account to pay off his credit card bills. This interstate wire transfer formed a key part of the allegations against him.

In addition to wire fraud, Davis is also charged with filing a false tax return in March 2021. He claimed an income of $138,621 while allegedly earning more than this amount, further complicating his legal situation.

Federal court records confirm that Davis has entered into a plea agreement related to both charges. As stipulated in the plea deal, he is obligated to pay restitution totaling approximately $550,000, with over $434,000 allocated to All Nations Worship Assembly and more than $114,000 earmarked for the IRS.

If convicted, Davis faces a maximum prison sentence of up to 20 years for wire fraud and up to 3 years for filing a false tax return. An arraignment is scheduled for October 23 at 9:30 a.m. in Huntsville, where further proceedings in this case will take place.

Background Context

The allegations against Adrian Davis come at a time when the misuse of church funds is under increasing scrutiny. The Justice Department prioritizes cases where religious leaders exploit their positions of trust, aiming to hold individuals accountable while ensuring that affected parties, such as congregations and the IRS, receive restitution.

Key Figures

• Total funds misused: $400,000
• Vehicles purchased by Davis: GMC Yukon ($45,982), Audi A7 ($30,920)
• Entertainment and retail spending: $35,000
• Credit card bills paid: $268,000
• Interstate wire transfer: $13,663.14
• Restitution to pay: $550,000
• Potential prison time: Up to 23 years

• Arraignment date: October 23

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