Kirbyjon Caldwell, former pastor of Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, has officially begun serving his sentence under home confinement in connection with a wire fraud case. In a recorded message to his congregation before starting his sentence, Caldwell reflected on the events leading to his conviction. “Over three years or so ago, I was indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud,” he said. “Wire fraud is very inclusive [of a wide range of activities], obviously. I did not know I was committing wire fraud, neither did my attorney at the time, and that’s the way it goes.”
Following the sentencing, Windsor Village Church released a statement acknowledging Caldwell’s “remorse” and noting that he had completed full restitution before the case concluded. According to the church, many victims were paid back more than they initially invested—a gesture it described as rare in similar fraud cases.
As part of the disciplinary process within the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Caldwell was stripped of his status as an ordained elder. Despite the legal and church-related consequences, Caldwell remains in contact with his congregation. In a Facebook post shared after his return to home confinement, he wrote, “Hey there! I regret not being able to see you at church yesterday. As Pastor Suzette shared, I am at home under home confinement. Thanks for your prayers and prayerful support. I love you in Jesus’ Name, and I will see you soon!”
Caldwell, who once served as a spiritual adviser to political leaders and was a prominent figure in Houston’s faith community, now faces a new chapter under the restrictions of his sentence—while still expressing hope for reconciliation and continued ministry after his term is complete.
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