Nashville church and its pastor say progression for Steven Lawson, following his ouster from Dallas church, is a hopeful story. But skeptics are wary.

Steven J. Lawson, former lead pastor of Trinity Bible ... Adrian Ashford covers faith and religion in North Texas for The Dallas Morning News through a partnership with Report for America.

Steven J. Lawson ... said in an X post that he studied under Lawson in seminary. "He's still a friend and a giant in the faith," said Patridge, who previously faced plagiarism accusations.