The Mayor and Fire Chief of Bryan say Avell is violating zoning and fire codes. Chief Douglas Pool says, “This is not about a religious issue, this is about public safety and that is what we’re trying ...

BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — On Tuesday, a city judge found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. Skip to content Mastodon. Covering the world of religion.

A judge has found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. But his battle is not over with city leaders in Bryan, Ohio.

An Ohio pastor wanted to help. Now, he has been found guilty over running a homeless shelter. “We will be appealing and we will continue fighting for Pastor Chris," Ryan Gardner, Counsel for ...

An Ohio pastor has been found guilty of violating the fire code after running a homeless shelter out a church in Bryan, Ohio. An Ohio pastor wanted to help. Now, he has been found guilty over ...

BRYAN, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - A pastor in Ohio has been criminally charged for violating safety codes while letting people sleep in his church overnight.Judge Kent North ruled that Dad’s Place ...