Pastor Israel Ford

Cleveland pastor Israel Ford explains his polygynous marriage to two wives after going viral.

“Our prophet, he has a second wife. Y'all know her, y'all love her, y'all benefit from her ministry every week”

Marriage Timeline

Lydia revealed polygynous marriage during church service after Shakayla helped her recover from surgery.

Relationship Development

Ford developed romantic feelings for Shakayla after she became close to family while helping Lydia recover.

Transparency Principle

Ford believes transparency is everything after preaching about living what he does.

“I believe that if you do something and you preach something, you should live it”

Controversy Background

Ford faced domestic violence conviction in 2019 and prior legal issues with another woman.