(The U.S. Sun) - PASTOR Gilbert Andre Thompson, Jr., known as Pastor Andy, was granted a divorce from his wife of 33 years after legally separating in March 2023
But the opulent lifestyle of Pastor Andy, who is in charge of the 15,000-member World Overcomers Christian Church in Durham, North Carolina, has now come to light through his recently filed divorce documents.
The papers revealed details about his $2.8 million home, a $1.3 million alimony agreement, and a series of legal issues.
The alimony settlement requires Pastor Thompson to pay $12,000 a month for nine years, totaling $1.3 million.
Additionally, the property agreement shows Pastor Thompson will retain the couple's 58-acre property in North Carolina, just north of their current residence.
Public records reveal the Thompsons’ residence as a 14,000-square-foot mansion in North Carolina, equipped with luxurious amenities such as a home gym, a movie theater, an infinity pool with a hot tub, and more.
The property, valued at $2.8 million on Zillow, was purchased by World Overcomers Christian Church from 2020 Properties LLC in 2018 for $1.53 million.
The church later transferred the property to another non-profit, Restore Community Development, in 2021 without any financial exchange.
Details of Pastor Thompson's Divorce
Details of Pastor Gilbert Andre Thompson, Jr., known as "Pastor Andy,
Divorce Timeline and Agreement:
- Pastor Andy and his wife Dequilla LaShawn Thompson, were married for 33 years.
- They were legally separated in March 2023.
- Pastor Andy filed for divorce on June 10 and was granted an "absolute" divorce on July 1, 2024, after being separated for the required year and a day.
Lavish Lifestyle and Divorce Details:
- The couple lived a lavish lifestyle, with a $2.8 million, 14,000-square-foot home featuring a gym, theatre seating, an infinity pool, and a hot tub.
- Divorce papers reveal a $1.3 million alimony agreement, equating to $12,000 per month for nine years.
Property and Financial Agreements:
- Pastor Andy will assume ownership of their 58-acre property on Lolly Lane, Mebane, NC.
- The World Overcomers Christian Church bought the Thompson’s residence in 2018 for $1.53 million and transferred it to another non-profit in 2021 without exchanging money.
- Dequilla Thompson will receive only $50,000 from the sale of the 58-acre property.
- She will also get their modest rental house in Rocky Mount, NC, worth about $154,000.
- Pastor Andy assumed a $25,602 IRS debt and the responsibility for the payments and expenses associated with several family vehicles, while Dequilla was awarded a 2010 Kia Soul.
- Both parties retained control of their respective businesses: Projects of Home Inc. for Dequilla and Thompson Communications Group, LLC for Andy.
Despite the grand scale of the assets, the property agreement stipulates that Dequilla Thompson, the pastor's now ex-wife, will only receive $50,000 from the sale of the 58-acre property.
She will also retain a modest rental house in another part of the state, valued at just $154,000.
As part of their settlement, Pastor Thompson assumed a $25,602 IRS debt.
He also retained ownership of his four adult children’s cars as well as his own Ford F-150, while Dequilla was granted a 2010 Kia Soul.
Both parties maintained control of their respective businesses.
Pastor Thompson keeps Projects of Home Inc. and his ex-wife will retain Thompson Communications Group, LLC.
THE MEGACHURCH
The World Overcomers Christian Church was founded by Pastor Thompson in 2003.
The church claims to be one of the fastest-growing in America, impacting over a million people each week through Pastor Thompson’s television program, The Truth.
He is also the author of Real Love Dating and Real Love Marriage, two books giving relationship advice.
The couple, previously touted as marriage counselors on Pastor Thompson’s personal website, had advertised their “wisdom and knowledge” that sustained their “Real Love” for nearly 30 years.
However, a recent sermon given on July 28 saw Pastor Thompson preaching without his wedding ring on, something that those in attendance noticed.
But despite the personal success of Pastor Thompson and the church, both have faced legal troubles.
Court records show that since 2017, the church and Pastor Thompson have been named in two negligence lawsuits, a contract dispute, and a complaint involving a minor.
By Brandon Cruz
Aug 5, 2024
