A Tulsa pastor arrested last week, writes a letter to his church

A Tulsa pastor who resigned after being accused of soliciting sex from a police officer has written a letter to his congregation. <br/><br/>In the letter, Lonnie Latham says "Sandra and I thank you for

Monday, January 9th 2006, 6:15 am

By: News On 6

A Tulsa pastor who resigned after being accused of soliciting sex from a police officer has written a letter to his congregation.

In the letter, Lonnie Latham says "Sandra and I thank you for the love and encouragement you have shown us not only before this incident but also after. Your cards, calls, and e-mails of encouragement, your prayers, and your presence sustain us. We will always love you. Our prayer is for you to continue to be the great ministry you are.â€

Morris Chapman is the CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention and he says of Latham - "In spite of his denials soon after his arrest, he now acknowledges the incident did happen and that he needs help."