By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS STAFF | October 14, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Adrian Davis, the former lead pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly (ANWA) Huntsville, is facing serious federal charges, including wire fraud and filing a false tax return, after allegedly misusing more than $400,000 in church funds for personal expenses.
According to federal court documents obtained by WAFF 48 News, Davis worked as a marketing consultant for ANWA and received both a salary and a parsonage allowance. However, investigators say he went far beyond authorized compensation—using church money to buy luxury vehicles, designer goods, and pay off personal debts.
Wire Fraud Allegations
Court filings state that Davis used ANWA funds in 2018 to purchase an Audi A7 for $30,920 and spend $4,000 on entertainment and retail items not approved by church leadership. The following year, he allegedly used church funds to buy a 2016 GMC Yukon for $45,982 and spent another $31,000 on personal purchases.
In 2020, prosecutors say Davis paid off personal credit card balances totaling more than $151,000 with ANWA money, including luxury buys such as a $29,900 Hublot watch, $28,000 jewelry purchase, and $6,000 Louis Vuitton items. He also reportedly used over $24,000 in church funds to make mortgage payments on a home for his mother.
In total, more than $400,000 in church funds were allegedly diverted for personal use. Davis is accused of transferring $13,663 across state lines from ANWA’s Redstone Federal Credit Union account to pay off his credit card.
Tax Fraud and Plea Deal
Prosecutors also claim that Davis filed false tax returns in 2021, underreporting his true income.
Court records show Davis has signed a plea deal, agreeing to pay $434,340.41 in restitution to ANWA and $114,859 to the IRS, totaling $549,199.41.
Possible Sentence
If convicted, Davis faces up to 20 years in federal prison for wire fraud and three years for filing a false tax return, along with potential fines of up to $500,000.
Davis is scheduled to be arraigned on October 23 at 9:30 a.m. in federal court in Huntsville.
