(THE SECOND ADAM) – A Gastonia, North Carolina, pastor has been fined $60,000 for his outreach efforts without a city permit. His ministry provides meals, counseling, education, and addiction-recovery services.
However, the City of North Carolina said Colbert ignored safety regulations and zoning laws.
Meanwhile, Colbert has said he feels like his ministry is being targeted. He told city leaders to “stop demonizing this ministry.” He said, “It looks like you’re discriminating against me, but it’s these (unhoused) people bearing the brunt of it.”
