Birmingham Area Pastor Charged with Sexually Abusing a Minor

By Robyn Sirmans
Alabama's 13
September 15, 2014

http://www.alabamas13.com/story/26532775/birmingham-area-pastor-charged-with-sexually-abusing-a-minor

Glenn Vanzandt served as the lead minister at Palisades Family Church of Christ

A local pastor faces criminal charges in connection to the sexual abuse of a female victim under the age of 16.

Glenn Vanzandt, 55, of Hoover, has been charged with second degree rape and sodomy.

Vanzandt served as the lead minister at the Palisades Family Church of Christ located on Palisades Boulevard.

Authorities say the alleged crimes happened over several months.

Vanzandt was arrested late Thursday night and formally charged Friday. The suspect was placed in jail on a $60,000 bond.