Kirbyjon Caldwell
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Kirbyjon H. Caldwell is the former senior pastor of
On March 17, 2020, Caldwell pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges in a $3.5 million bond scheme and was sentenced to six years in federal prison.[2]
Early life
Caldwell was born in 1953 in Houston [
He attended
Caldwell felt called to Christian ministry,[citation needed] attending the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and receiving a master's in divinity in 1981. While working on his degree, Caldwell was appointed associate pastor at St. Mary's United Methodist Church in Houston. He had been a member of the Continental Airlines board of directors since May 1999.[4]
Pastorate
A major theme in Caldwell's preaching has been the need for his congregation to follow
To accommodate the congregation, in 1993 the church purchased a former
The Gospel of Good Success
In 1996 the
Relationship with George W. Bush
In 1996 George W. Bush, then
Caldwell offered the benediction at Bush's 2001
Days after the
Relationship with Barack Obama
Caldwell endorsed
Second book and recent work
Caldwell published his second book, Entrepreneurial Faith: Launching Bold Initiatives to Expand God's Kingdom, in 2004.
Corinthian Pointe
Caldwell, the Pyramid Residential Community Corporation and Ryland Homes built a Houston subdivision named Corinthian Pointe during the first decade of the 21st century. Located outside the
Fraud charges
In March 2018, Caldwell and financial planner Gregory Allen Smith were accused by federal prosecutors of defrauding investors of 3.4 million dollars through worthless bonds. According to the 13-count indictment, Caldwell and Smith made millions selling historical Chinese pre-Communist government bonds as if they were valuable investment instruments. The bonds are worthless for that purpose, because China's Communist government repudiated them. They have historical value only, as collector's items. Instead of investing the funds, the two men allegedly used the money for personal loans, credit card balances, mortgages, and vehicles. The men each face up to 20 years in prison on wire fraud counts and 10 years on money laundering counts.[19]
On March 17, 2020, Caldwell pleaded guilty to fraud charges and was sentenced to six years in federal prison.[20]
Personal life
Caldwell's first wife was Patrice Johnson, chief of staff for Texas congressman Mickey Leland, who died with Leland in a 1989 plane crash in Ethiopia. Patrice House is named for her.[citation needed]
His second wife is Suzette Turner, older sister of Miss America 1990 Debbye Turner. They have three children: Turner, Nia and Alexander. Pastor Suzette T. Caldwell chairs the Kingdom Builders' Prayer Institute.[21]
See also
- The Imani School
- History of the African-Americans in Houston
- Christianity in Houston
References
- ^ "Houston Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell pleads guilty to fraud". HoustonChronicle.com. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Shellnutt, Kate (17 March 2020). "Houston Pastor Pleads Guilty in $3.5M Bond Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly". ChristianityToday. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ "HISD Connect - Alumni". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
- ^ "Board of Directors & Company Officers." Continental Airlines. Retrieved on February 5, 2009.
- ^ Niebuhr, Gustav (September 21, 1993). "Churches Bestow Aid 'To Save the Soul of the Community'". The Washington Post.
- ^ Kriel, Lomi (June 25, 2012). "Windsor Village church joyfully marks Caldwell's outreach". The Houston Chronicle.
- ISBN 978-0-684-83668-3.
- ^ Kriel, Lomi (January 19, 2009). "Missing from the Inaugural Dais: Rabbis and Priests". TIME.
- ^ Dershowitz, Alan M. (2001-01-24). "Bush Starts Off by Defying the the[sic]] Constitution". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Jenna Bush Wedding Pastor Rips McCain". blogs.abcnews.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2008. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Brown, Carrie Budoff. "Obama, allies don't always align on issues". POLITICO. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ Connelly, Richard (15 August 2008). "Kirbyjon Caldwell Loves Bush, Hates McCain". Houston Press. Retrieved 11 December 2020.
- ^ "White House says Obama is Christian, prays daily". NBC News. 2010-08-19. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ White House: Obama Is ‘Obviously’ Christian Archived 2011-07-13 at the Wayback Machine, KT Radio Network, August 20, 2010
- ISBN 978-1-57856-837-6.
- ^ DOOLEY, TARA. "In storm's wake, volunteers from many faiths were one in purpose". Chron. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Van Biema, David. "Does God Want You To Be Rich?." TIME. Sunday September 10, 2006. 8. Retrieved on February 5, 2009.
- ^ "Jean LaNell Hines Caldwell Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine." Jean Hines-Caldwell Elementary School. Retrieved on February 5, 2009.
- ^ Houston megachurch pastor, accomplice bilked investors out of more than $1M: Feds, CBS News, March 30, 2018
- ^ Shellnutt, Kate (17 March 2020). "Houston Pastor Pleads Guilty in $3.5M Bond Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly". ChristianityToday. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- ^ "About Us | The Prayer Institute". 2018-03-29. Retrieved 2024-05-30.