Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit Pastor Resigns Amid Scandal
Congregation learns during Sunday service that the Rev. Mark Bidwell gave up his position in the wake of a man's drug overdose at his home.
The Rev. Mark Bidwell quietly resigned as pastor of the Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit after an incident at his home that resulted in a drug overdose death. Bidwell also was one of several chaplains for the Ferndale Police Department, but is no longer associated with the department, according to a department statement made last week to The Daily Tribune. Sunday morning worshippers at Metropolitan Community Church received a press release folded into their programs for the day’s service addressing the matter. The release read: "With heavy hearts, the Board of Directors of MCC Detroit must inform you that Rev. Mark Bidwell has resigned as our Pastor for personal reasons, effective immediately. The Board was informed of his …
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Maria
11:41 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012
It's a sad situation for all, but the ones who need our prayers the most are the family of the deceased and Pastor Bidwell and his family. more ›