Destiny defector’s debut sermon

Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

Richard Lewis yesterday thanked his new congregation and family before delivering his first sermon since splitting from the controversial Destiny Church, where he spent 13 years as Bishop Brian Tamaki’s right-hand man.

Mr Lewis addressed around 80 people at the Dream Centre in Manukau.

He told them he was there because he was “compelled to be here” and to spread the word of God.

His Grace Global Church will operate from the centre until the end of next year – less than 2km from the Destiny Church, school and gym that Mr Lewis helped to build. Continue reading

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