Baptist pastor quits after political dispute: Told Kerry supporters to "repent or resign"
The pastor of a North Carolina Baptist church has resigned after controversy over allegations that he told members to “repent or resign” if they intended to vote for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry in the last election.
Chan Chandler left his East Waynesville Baptist Church in Waynesville on May 10 after giving a brief statement, the Associated Press reported. “For me to remain now would only cause more hurt for me and my family,” said the 33-year-old minister, who had led the church for three years.