Orlando Mega-church Pastor David Loveless Resigns Over Affair

David Loveless, lead pastor of the Discovery Church, a mega-church in Orlando, has resigned following an adulterous affair.

Loveless’ resignation was announced to congregants over the week-end.

Director of Ministry, Don Cousins will serve as interim pastor, according to mega-church’s website

A statement released by church elders said, “It is with great sadness that we announce the immediate resignation of our lead pastor, David Loveless, following his acknowledgement of his participation in a wrongful relationship over multiple years with a woman not his wife,” according to charismanews.com.

“While David indicates that the relationship was ended approximately three years ago, we were only made aware of it when he informed us in recent days. David offered his resignation, and the elders prayerfully and unanimously accepted it.”

“While we believe David Loveless can be restored to Christian fellowship and productive Christian service, we do not believe he can serve as a pastor at Discovery Church,” the statement continued.

Loveless is the third pastor of a mega-church to resign over an affair, in the past six months.  He follows Isacc Hunter of Summit Church and Sam Hinn of The Gathering Place Worship Center, charismanews.com also reported.