Pastor Jamal Bryant Calls for Arrest of White Protesters Who Disrupted Black Church Service

Bryant argues that disruptions at Black churches are often minimized compared to similar incidents at white churches.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:47pm

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Pastor Jamal Bryant of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta is calling for the arrest of two white protesters who disrupted a service at his predominantly Black church. In a viral video, an unidentified evangelical white pastor can be seen shouting obscenities and threats towards Bryant and his congregants, claiming that God would 'destroy this church' and that they make God's name a 'laughingstock'. Bryant condemned the behavior, arguing that disruptions at Black churches are often minimized while similar incidents at white churches spark swift condemnation and protection.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the double standard and lack of equal response when Black churches are targeted for disruption compared to white churches. It raises questions about the unequal treatment and lack of accountability when it comes to protecting the sanctity of Black places of worship.

The details

In the video, the unidentified white pastor can be heard shouting that God would 'destroy this church' and that the people there 'repent for their wicked ways'. He accused Bryant and his church of making God's name a 'laughingstock'. Bryant condemned the behavior, calling it 'hate speech' and 'propaganda and disturbance' that was 'completely out of order'.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

The players

Pastor Jamal Bryant

The pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, who is calling for the arrest of the white protesters who disrupted his church service.

Unidentified Evangelical White Pastor

The white pastor who entered Bryant's church and shouted obscenities and threats towards Bryant and his congregants.

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What they’re saying

“This white evangelical, nationalist pastor had the audacity—he and his wife—to get out of his car as you just saw. And for propaganda and disturbance, film themselves coming into our church, using hate speech. Condemning us with wrath, judgement and correction completely out of order.”

— Pastor Jamal Bryant, Pastor (Let's Be Clear Podcast)

“I want to know, when is the arrest warrant? I don't know his name, but that picture should be clear enough for you to be able to track it down with the full span of the FBI. Why didn't we have this same kind of calculated rage, outrage and disturbance.”

— Pastor Jamal Bryant, Pastor (Let's Be Clear Podcast)

What’s next

Pastor Jamal Bryant is calling for the arrest of the two white protesters who disrupted the service at his church. He argues that the authorities should take swift action, similar to how they responded to incidents of disruption at white churches.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the double standard and lack of equal response when Black churches are targeted for disruption compared to white churches. It raises important questions about the unequal treatment and lack of accountability when it comes to protecting the sanctity of Black places of worship.