Former Lifeway director Giancarlo Montemayor charged with felony theft

Giancarlo Montemayor, a former director of Global Ministry at Lifeway Christian Resources, has been arrested following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). An internal inquiry by Lifeway in May 2025 uncovered “serious violations” of the organization’s financial and ethical policies.

A Williamson County Grand Jury indicted Montemayor on multiple charges, including one count of felony theft, ten counts of forgery, several counts of computer offenses, and one count of criminal simulation. Investigators allege that Montemayor funneled fraudulent contacts to collect referral fees, distributed complimentary Bibles while directing recipients to pay into his personal account, and used company credit cards for personal travel and expenses.

Montemayor joined Lifeway in 2018 and rose to a director-level position in 2021. He was booked into the Williamson County Jail on a $250,000 bond on October 20.