Former Church Worker Details Alleged Abuse and Exploitation by David E. Taylor

Exploitation by David E. Taylor

• 💡 Leslie Portillo, a former church worker, shares her firsthand account of alleged abuse and exploitation by David E. Taylor and Michelle Brandon of the Kingdom of God Global Church.
• 🎯 Taylor, who presented himself as an apostle and faith healer, recruited individuals through worship shows, including Portillo's friend Danielle Hendrick.
• 🧠 Portillo was recruited for marketing and lived at the ministry for several months, where she witnessed Taylor's verbally abusive behavior towards staff.
• ⚠️ She observed that many workers were young, influential, and exploited for their strong religious beliefs and ability to recruit others and generate money.

Federal Investigation and Charges

• 🔍 Authorities accuse Taylor and Michelle Brandon of running call centers across the country, forcing workers to raise money for the church under threat of punishment.
• 💰 Investigators allege that Taylor and Brandon used approximately $50 million raised for the church to fund their lavish lifestyles while employees worked for free.
• ⚖️ Taylor and Brandon face federal charges including human trafficking and money laundering.

Personal Impact and Hope for Victims

• 💔 Portillo left the church after three and a half years, but her friend Danielle remained and later passed away from cancer, a loss exacerbated by their estrangement due to Portillo's departure.
• 💬 Portillo expresses hope that the victims rescued from the ministry will be able to reconnect with their families and understand the truth of what happened.
• ✅ The federal raids and arrests have brought a sense of relief to those who experienced or witnessed the alleged abuse.