The cracks in Oasis of Praise’s carefully constructed illusion are finally starting to show. Jackie Ray Powell, the man whose crimes the church once tried to bury, has been arrested again—this time on four new counts of sexual abuse against a child under 12. For the survivors and advocates who fought to expose the truth, it’s a day of vindication, but also frustration.
How many more victims have suffered in silence while this church protected its own? And now, for the first time, Oasis of Praise has taken immediate action, banning Powell from the congregation. But is this the start of real change—or just damage control? With the March 9 vote to select a new pastor approaching, could this be the turning point where Oasis finally breaks free from Allan Kendrick’s influence?
One thing is clear: Jackie Ray Powell is out on bond, living in McCalla (35111), and the community deserves to know. His next hearing is in June.
In this episode, we unpack the latest developments, the fight for accountability, and what the future holds for Oasis of Praise.
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