Former New Jersey Lt Gov Suspended From Pastorate During Church Probe

Faith Facts

• Dale Caldwell resigned as New Jersey lieutenant governor last month amid an ongoing misconduct investigation.
• The United Methodist Church has now suspended Caldwell from pastoral duties while the allegations are reviewed.
• Church leaders stress that the investigation follows established denominational procedures for clergy accountability.

Former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell has been suspended from his role as a pastor as the United Methodist Church examines allegations of misconduct.

The suspension comes shortly after Caldwell resigned from his state office last month.

“The United Methodist Church takes all complaints seriously and follows its Book of Discipline in every investigation,” a church spokesperson stated.

Caldwell had been serving in a pastoral capacity while also holding public office.

His dual roles drew attention from both political and church observers in New Jersey.

“We are committed to due process and to protecting the integrity of the pastoral office,” the spokesperson added.

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