BURLINGTON (NC)
FOX8 WGHP [High Point NC]
April 10, 2025
By Brayden Stamps
A former Piedmont Triad worship director is facing several child sex crime charges, according to court records.
Matthew Henry Laparra, 43, of Burlington, is being charged with three felony counts of statutory rape and two felony counts of indecent liberties with a child.
Laparra is accused in the warrant of engaging in sexual acts with a “person of the age of 15 years.” The allegations date back to January 2008 and the charges were filed on April 2, 2025.
Laparra previously served as the “Worship Team Director” at Trinity Worship Center in Burlington. His position is listed in the TWC Worship Ministry Handbook from October 2021.
Laparra’s employment with Trinity Worship Center ended in August 2024.
TWC released the following statement:
“We are aware of the charges, they are deeply concerning to us, and we will cooperate with law enforcement in their investigation. Mr. Laparra has not been employed by us since August, 2024, well before these charges were filed. We continue to pray for all who have been impacted.”
Darrell Cox, Lead Pastor, Trinity Worship Center