Pastor of church Palin gave 1.5 Million to, asked to take a leave of absence

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Here is the DU post about the money given to this church: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6859545&mesg_id=6859545



ChangePoint pastor asked to take leave of absence

By GEORGE BRYSON / [e-mail]

Published: March 20th, 2008 08:23 PM
Last Modified: March 20th, 2008 08:25 PM

Karl Clauson, the 47-year-old lead pastor at ChangePoint - the largest church in the state - has been asked to take a leave of absence, according to an announcement posted on the ChangePoint Web site Thursday by church elders.

"Karl has done nothing illegal, nor is there any hint of financial or sexual indiscretion," the statement said. "He has, however, stumbled with respect to the core spiritual values of our church.

"We love Karl. ... As a church we are surrounding him and his family, and we hope to see the day when he again will be able to fully and effectively contribute to our vision and mission."

Church elders were meeting at the ChangePoint premises near Minnesota Drive and Raspberry Road on Thursday night and not immediately available for comment. Phone messages left at a Clauson family home were not returned.

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