Accused Husband of Televangelist Juanita Bynum Preaches Sunday
The minister husband of televangelist and gospel singer Juanita Bynum took the pulpit at his church just two days after surrendering to authorities on charges he beat his wife.
Thomas W. Weeks III, known to his followers as Bishop Weeks, faces charges of aggravated assault and making “terroristic” threats in a confrontation outside a hotel Aug. 21. He is free on bond and due in Fulton County Superior Court on Sept. 7.
Weeks on Sunday expressed appreciation for the prayers and support he and his wife have received.
Wearing a dark suit and his customary bow tie, Weeks drew cheers and applause during the service when he asked members to tell those seated next to them: “We’ve got certain things going on right now, but I refuse to stop coming to the house God built.”
Weeks, 40, blamed the devil for the accusations against him. But he did not offer any specifics on the incident that police said left his estranged wife badly bruised.
According to police, Weeks choked Bynum, pushed her to the ground and started to kick and stomp on her when a hotel employee intervened and pulled Weeks off her.
Bynum, 48, is a former hairdresser and flight attendant who became a Pentecostal evangelist, author and gospel singer. Her album “A Piece of My Passion” had been listed in the top 10 gospel albums by Billboard magazine for several months. She also preaches in televised sermons.
Weeks is the founder of Global Destiny churches. The couple married in 2002 and together wrote, “Teach Me How to Love You: The Beginnings.”
Maurice Adams, 26, said he was disappointed to hear about the allegations but still considers Weeks his bishop.
“We all make mistakes. He deserves another opportunity,” Adams said. “I’m hurt, but I do respect him for being man enough to show his face today.”
Canadian Press
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