Watch Riva Tims Press Conference Address New Destiny Church Issues [VIDEO] | AT2W

Here's two video news coverage segments of Riva Tims address church members and the media about her rightful place in NDCC, how the board has made illegal moves and Paula White's placement as new pastor.

Watch at WESH Channel 2

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Watch at WFTV Channel 9

Read more stories about Riva Tims and the battle at New Destiny Church HERE

New Destiny Church Response to Riva Tims [Statement]

Obviously, we are saddened by the course of action Pastor Riva Tims as chosen to pursue.

Her lawsuit is completely without merit and we are extremely confident in our legal standing. We will take all actions necessary to protect our church, its ministry and its reputation.

In the wake of her divorce from Pastor Zachary Tims in 2009, Pastor Riva willingly signed legal documents releasing all claims over New Destiny Christian Center and left our church to begin her own ministry, literally just a few miles away. So we are surprised to hear her now say, three years later, that she should become Senior Pastor of New Destiny Christian Center.
As a co-founder of our church, she will always be loved and respected, but we are moving forward now with our new Senior Pastor, Paula White, and our focus is solely on the bright future of service and ministry that is ahead for our church. This lawsuit will distract us from that mission.

We wish Pastor Riva well in her service to Christ and we will continue to pray, as we always have, for the success of her ministry.

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New Destiny Church Responses to Riva Tims Lawsuit [Statement] | AT2W

Paula White Officially Announced as NDCC's New Pastor

It's pretty obvious now that since church members and Riva Tims have thrown a monkey wrench in their plans to announce Paula White as their new pastor on News Year's day. Instead, NDCC administrators have already confirmed the news in a press release on Thursday.

"We celebrate the continuation of a vision, a vision launched back in 1996 with the founding of New Destiny Christian Center as a non-denominational church with a multi-cultural mission," a statement attributed to Board of Directors member Elder Marguerite Esannason, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

"We prayed fervently for guidance during our search which led us to ask Pastor Paula White to take over as Senior Pastor," Harold Fuller, acting chairman of the Board of Directors, said in a statement. "...We earnestly know that the Lord led us to select Pastor Paula White."
"...We believe Pastor Paula will continue to make New Destiny a church for all people..."
Paula White, who has been divorced twice and has a string of financial issues, will reportedly be a non-voting member of NDCC's Board of Directors and will answer to directors as well as the Board of Regents.

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Paula White Officially Announced as NDCC's New Pastor

NDCC Sued By Riva Tims for Violating Church Bylaws: "I Will No Longer Be Silent", says Tims

Riva Tims, the co-founder of New Destiny Christian Center with her former husband Pastor Zachary Tims, has said on Thursday she plans to file a lawsuit against the church.

The Thursday morning news conference, filled with reporters and cameras, go the news first hand from Riva Tims. She has stated she will "no longer be silent" over who the church's board members choice for pastor of NDCC.

The church members received a news release, only hours before Riva Tims spoke, announcing Rev. Paula White's new position as the church's senior pastor.

Many of the supporters said since Riva Tims should lead the church since she is one of the church's founders. Apparently, Riva Tims agrees and has been grieving over what people have said about it. She contends that the church is "her heritage and legacy and that's why she intends to challenge the board's decision." Source

Tims says the church bylaws make it plain that she should be pastor of the church. She says she has tried to meet several times with New Destiny's board and with White, but they have refused to meet her, reported News 13.


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NDCC Sued By Riva Tims for Violating Church Bylaws: "I Will No Longer Be Silent", says Tims

Riva Tims To Address Church Issues at News Conference Thursday Morning

While the church board ignored a request for a meeting to discuss the new pastor selection, the members of New Destiny Christian Center are taking matters into their own hands. But let's not forget: someone else has begun to speak out about the possible appointment of Pastor Paula White and that would be, Riva Tims.
The Orlando Sentinel stated: Riva Tims, co-founder of New Destiny, and members of the church opposed to White have scheduled a news conference for:

• Date and Time: Thursday, Dec 29th 11 a.m.
• Place of meeting: Pine Hills Performing Arts Center, Suite 302, 5600 W. Colonial Drive , Orlando , FL , 32808, 407-234-9619 (Phone)

This news conference will give us a clear understanding of how the church's co-founder, Riva Tims has been feeling about all of the handling of a church she helped build.


Read what will be discussed at news conference:


Riva Tims To Address Church Issues at News Conference Thursday Morning