Birmingham area pastor charged with sexually abusing a minor

ALABAMA
Alabama’s 13

By Robyn Sirmans

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL –
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.

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