"The money we gave, we gave unto the Lord, and it wasn't to one person. It's sad that it was misused," said Andrea Divito, a church member.
Blasingame cited medical reasons when he resigned in January.
The pastor is charged with second-degree grand larceny and possession of stolen property. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in jail.
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