They say you should never meet your heroes, but I met David Loveall in a dream before I ever saw him in person. During a dark season of depression, I saw a man reaching Springfield by meeting its economic needs — using “shiny things” like business success as a lure for a greater harvest. When I eventually met Loveall at Three Sixteen Ministries, I told him: “You are here for the harvest.” He simply nodded. It wasn’t news; it was his mission.

Local media and disgruntled administrators are painting Loveall as “retaliatory” or “menacing.” I call baloney. Loveall is a straight shooter who doesn’t play political games. If he offends someone, he’s usually too busy working to notice, but he is deeply remorseful when he realizes he’s caused hurt. He is comfortable with conflict but refuses to play the victim. Leaking HR grievances is a hit job, not accountability.

Loveall and his wife, Nita, care about people. During my grueling three-day labor, they showed up at the hospital uninvited but desperately needed. After a simple prayer from Loveall, my daughter was born an hour later. During COVID-19 lockdowns, they checked on me more than my own family did. That is intentional leadership.

While the “establishment” wastes tax dollars on investigations, look at Loveall’s record. In 2008, he cashed out his retirement savings and sold a prized car just to revitalize downtown Springfield. He and his partners invested millions, created 200 jobs and built an award-winning neighborhood.

This “ethics” circus is a waste of time and money. The $183,000 in legal fees blamed on Loveall actually stems from poor management and leaked confidential files. Loveall is being censured because he refuses to apologize for his Christian beliefs. You cannot censure a calling.

To the public: Loveall is your advocate. Approach him, and he will listen. But the season of bullying him and the county’s conservatives is over. You “poked the bear,” and we are done with the antics. Look at the fruit — it doesn’t lie. We’re coming off the bench and using our voices to become more civically active.

Iquo Inyang
Eugene