Kirbyjon H. Caldwell is ordered to report on June 22.
Caldwell was indicted in federal court on wire fraud and money laundering charges. He pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with the fraud that also involved Shreveport investment adviser Gregory Alan Smith, 55, who in November was sentenced to six years in prison.
Caldwell, 67, pastor of the 16,000-member Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, had previously pleaded not guilty. He appeared in person before Chief District Judge Maury Hicks. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, attendance inside the courtroom was restricted. However, a secondary courtroom was set up for observers. Additionally, others were allowed to view the proceedings via Zoom. Recordings were prohibited.