Institution(s):
- New Beginnings Celebration Church – New Bern, NC – 28562, US
- Craven County GOP Precinct – New Bern, NC – 28562, US
Denomination(s):
- Independent
- Non-denominational
Position(s) Held:
- Senior Pastor
- Politician
- Chairman
Documentation:
- https://abcnews.com/Politics/wireStory/convicted-sex-offender-offered-opening-prayer-rally-gop-136378663
- https://www.kgns.tv/2026/09/11/convicted-sex-offender-offered-opening-prayer-rally-gop-senate-nominee-north-carolina/
- https://www.wtoc.com/2026/09/11/convicted-sex-offender-offered-opening-prayer-rally-gop-senate-nominee-north-carolina/
- https://www.mediaite.com/politics/convicted-sex-offender-led-integrity-and-honesty-prayer-at-gop-senate-candidates-rally/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/11/whatley-pastor-sex-offender-prayer-rally/6cb2dbb6-ae2a-11f1-b498-8697f35a6743_story.html
- https://www.facebook.com/wccbcharlotte/posts/a-north-carolina-pastor-who-led-the-opening-prayer-at-a-recent-campaign-stop-for/1523279089818442/