Feed My Sheep Food Outreach asserts they will remain in their current location despite being asked to leave by the West Virginia Pentecostal Church of God.

Feed My Sheep Food Outreach has decided to remain in its current location—at least for now—despite a demand from the West Virginia District Pentecostal Church of God to vacate the premises. The organization, which provides meals to over 40,000 individuals annually, found itself at the center of a dispute after the local church sought to separate from the larger denomination over differences in outreach philosophy.

Bryan Sinclair, president of Feed My Sheep and pastor of Faith Tabernacle, explained that the conflict arose when the Upshur County church decided to distance itself from the West Virginia Pentecostal Church of God. Sinclair stated that the organization’s approach to community service diverged from the views of the larger denomination, leading to a decision to separate. “The direction that Feed My Sheep food outreach is going, we felt like we could not be partnering with or be associated with an organization and do what we need to do for the community,” Sinclair said. “Their views differ on outreach from our views, so there was a conflict there.”

Sinclair revealed that the West Virginia District Pentecostal Church of God sent a letter requesting the organization to vacate the property, including the Feed My Sheep Food Outreach building and the Faith Tabernacle Church. The letter gave the group 30 days to leave, raising concerns about the stability of their community outreach efforts. “It feels like they are trying to stiff-arm us out,” Sinclair said. “It’s not about the money; it’s about making sure our outreach stays stable for the community.”

According to Sinclair, the property in question is co-owned by the local Faith Tabernacle Church and the West Virginia Pentecostal Church of God, as outlined in a deed dated May 1993. The document specifies that the property was conveyed for the use of a church and associated buildings, with the condition that it be used for public worship. Sinclair expressed uncertainty about the future, noting that the organization is considering whether to purchase the other half of the property or find an alternative location.

The West Virginia District of the Pentecostal Church of God has not responded to multiple requests for comment. A representative from the organization’s website sent a text message, but the content was not disclosed. As the situation unfolds, Feed My Sheep remains committed to its mission of serving the community, seeking a resolution that allows its outreach to continue uninterrupted.

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