House of Prayer Leaders Indicted for Decade-Long Fraud Scheme

Allegations of Fraud and Deception

• 💡 The House of Prayer Christian Church of America and its leaders are accused of running a decade-long fraud scheme.
• 📌 The DOJ has indicted eight men, including founder Ronnie Dennis (an alias), on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and assisting in false tax returns.
• 💰 Former member Tiana Moreno reported constant pressure to donate money for supposed missionary trips, with her ex-husband giving funds frequently.

Accusations of Cult-like Behavior

• 🎭 Moreno, who was born into the church, described the organization as a 'cult'.
• 🚫 Members were reportedly forbidden from attending public school, with Moreno moving at 17 for schooling after church leaders deemed it inappropriate.
• 🤫 Ronnie Dennis, the founder, allegedly stole an identity in 1983 and his disappearance from public view was explained away by church leaders as him doing 'important things'.

Sex Offense Charges and FBI Investigation

• ⚠️ Pastor Bernardell Sexman Jr. is among those indicted, facing sex offense charges involving a minor.
• 💬 Moreno noted that Sexman made comments about being 'weirdly close with teenagers', and that he was not the only one exhibiting such behavior.
• 🔍 The FBI is actively seeking additional victims of these fraud schemes and urges anyone with information about the House of Prayer Christian Churches of America or the House of Prayer Bible Seminary to come forward.