In today’s episode of “tax every church”:

Houston Megachurch Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Fraud Scheme; Church Calls Him a “Victim” (goes to Julie Roy’s, a blogger dedicated to cleaning up the corruption across Christianity):

Federal authorities have sentenced Houston megachurch Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell to six years in prison for his role in a multi-million-dollar investment fraud.

In an official response, leaders at Caldwell’s 18,000-member church—Windsor Village United Methodist—called Caldwell a “victim” and said the sentence was “disappointing.”

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Caldwell and business partner Gregory Alan Smith defrauded investors, many of whom were elderly, out of $3.5 million.

At his sentencing Wednesday, Caldwell said, “They trusted me with their money, and I abused that trust. I misled them. I profited at their expense, and for that, I am very sorry.”

(you’re sorry you got caught, more at the link)

Well, looky here. A mainline Protestant church.