The mysterious murder of Rhonda Smith in a church shook the quiet country parish and put into question everything the community had ever believed about itself, its members, and its fellow Christians.
Amid the wooded hills of the parish, detectives investigate the death of a woman in the church and the possibility of a suicide or homicide.
The pastor's wife, Betty, dies in a car accident and the pastor spends more time with the grieving family, leading to tension and suspicion from some members of the family.
After Joe Musanti's death, his sister Rose discovers evidence under her bed that could expose the wrongful actions of a preacher named A. B. Shermer and put him behind bars. Joe had recently intended to file a formal complaint against A. B. with the church, and Rose decides to carry out his wishes and launch an investigation.
A former staff member of Hillsong New York shares her experience of being subjected to manipulation, control, bullying, abuse of power, and sexual abuse while working for her pastor. The church has commissioned an investigation into the allegations.