Here's the full list from the Southern Baptist Ceonvention website:
HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL
Released to Guidepost Solutions, Sunny Lee, 2/28/2022
This is a fluid, working document produced by which is NOT to be published.
The information is largely pulled from news articles complied from 2007 until 2022. It is incomplete. It has not been proofed. It has not been adequately researched. It is not Southern Baptist specific.
This table was created as a research tool to discover the scope of sexual abuse of children within the Sothern Baptist Convention which was considered by the Bylaws Workgroup 2/2007 – 6/2008. In June 2008, the Executive Committee presented its report “Responding to the Evil of Sexual Abuse.” After June 2008, only alleged/convicted names of abusers and tiles of articles were cataloged. Following the Houston Chronicles release of its database in February 2019, it was determined that many of the articles on the table were dead. I merged the tables and updated where possible. I have not researched listed Individuals outside the stated parameters.
NAME | FULL NAME OF ABUSER | YEARREPOR TED | NEWS ARTICLE ACCOUNT HTTPS://PROJECTS.HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM/2019/SOUTHERN-BAPTIST-ABUSE/ | ST | DENOM-INATION |
Aaron | Ralph Lee Aaron | 2009 | In 2009, Ralph Lee Aaron, 54, pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship and former pastor of Victory Baptist Church, Andalusia, AL, agreed to consecutive life terms in prison for production of child pornography and first-degree sodomy of multiple 8-12 year –old males. He is a Registered Sex Offender. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.wsfa.com/story/11942700/covington-county-pastor-agrees-to-consecutive-life-terms-in-prison - Covington County pastor agrees to consecutive life terms in prison, WSFA 12 News (Andalusia, AL) (Ralph Lee Aaron) – Site Not Availablehttps://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2010/06/09/covington-countys-registered-sex-offenders/ - Covington County’s registered sex offenders, Andalusia Star News, 6/9/10 (Andalusia, AL) (Ralph Lee Aaron) https://baptistnews.com/article/former-alabama-pastor-charged-with-child-abuse-porn- possession/#.W28VFs5KgdU – Former Alabama pastor charged with child abuse, porn passion, ABPnews, 10/29/09 (Andalusia, AL) (Ralph Lee Aaron) | AL | SBC |
2018 | On July 19, 2018, , youth minister, , was charged with two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and three counts of second degree assault and battery. | SC | SBC |
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Acker | Daniel Montague Acker Jr. | 2012 | In 2012, Daniel Montague Acker, Jr. a school teacher and school bus driver, who retired in 2009, admitted to sexually abusing 20 girls during his 25-yr tenure. He was sentenced to serve 17 years in prison for 8 counts of child sexual abuse. Release date is scheduled for January 1, 2029. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Former Shelby County teacher, convicted of child sex abuse, to pay $1.5 million to 7 victims, AL.com, 4/5/17 https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2017/04/former shelby county teacher c.html Former youth pastor, teacher charged with molestation, Baptist News Global, 1/9/2012,https://baptistnews.com/article/former-youth-pastor-teacher-charged-with-molestation/#.W3O5vM5KgdU | AL | SBC |
Twenty years later and at least twenty more kids, March 6, 2012 | |||||
http://stopbaptistpredators.blogspot.com/2012/03/twenty-years-later-and-at-least-twenty.html | |||||
Adams | John W. Adams | 2008 | In 2007, John W. Adams, 67, former pastor of Mount Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, was caught downloading photos and videos of naked children. In 2008, he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of pandering obscenity, was sentenced to three-years probation, and must register as a sex offender http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2008/12/19/adams.html - Former pastor gets probation in porn case, The Columbus Dispatch, 12/19/08 (Grove City, OH) (John W. Adams) | Baptist Type Freewill Baptist | |
Adams | Mark Curtis Adams | 2018 | In 2017, Mark Curtis Adams, 55, deacon and youth teacher, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Mount Carmel was arrested on child pornography and one count of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. May 7, 2018, Adams was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison in federal court after pleading guilty to a charge that he used a social media application called “Kik” to induce a minor child to engage in illegal sexual activity. | TN | SBC |
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
Adcock
Charles Kyle Adcock
2014
In 2014, Charles Kyle Adcock was youth minister and worship pastor for Woodward Avenue Baptist Church, Muscle Shoals, AL, from 2010-2012. He plead guilty in 2016 and was charged with 29 counts of rape and sodomy against a teenage girl. Adcock was sentenced to a 10-year prison sentence, split with 15 months to serve in state prison. He will get credit for time already served and could be eligible for release at the beginning of 2017.
OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Arkansas for sodomy conviction. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://whnt.com/2016/01/29/former-muscle-shoals-youth-minister-pleads-guilty-to-sodomy/ https://baptistnews.com/article/former-youth-pastor-charged-with-abuse/#.W2x0F85KgdU
AL
SBC
In 2018, Mark Aderholt, 46, was arrested in South Carolina on charges of sexual assault which | |||||
occurred in 1996-97 when Aderholt (25) was a SWBTS student. The victim was | (16). In 2019 | ||||
Aderholt pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily injury crimes against | . Plea deal. Sentence wiped clean. | ||||
Will not be on Sex Offender Registry Aderholt was employed by the IMB from 2000-2008. In 2007, IMB was informed of the abuse and an internal investigation lead to Aderholt’s resignation. IMB did not report it to the police. He went on to be employed at Immanuel Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas, Central Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas, and the South Carolina Baptist Convention. In 2018, IMB’s president David Platt issued a public statement of apology to | |||||
. Additional investigations lead to policy changes at IMB. | |||||
Aderholt
Mark Aderholt
2018
TX SC AR
SBC
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
BP News
Mentioned in the Houston Chronicle article.
https://www.star-telegram.com/living/religion/article214758515.html
Akers
Anthony Akers
2008
In 2008, Anthony Akers, 70, deacon, Cary Baptist Church, Preston, Lanshire, UK, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve seven years for abusing 3 children in the 1970s. He will be on the sex offender registry.
The church is a member of Baptist Union of Great Britain.
UK
Baptist Type Baptist Union of
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https://www.lep.co.uk/news/monstrous-paedophile-sent-to-jail-1-84644 - Monstrous’ paedophile sent to jail, Lanshire Post, 12/16/08 (Lanshire, UK) (Anthony Akers) | Great Britian | ||||
Aleshire | Lonny J. Aleshire, Jr. | 2008 | In 2008, Lonnie J. Aleshire Jr., former minster, Licking Baptist Church is associated with the American Baptist Churches of Ohio was serving 7 years in prison on sex abuse conviction regarding two teenage sisters. Family sues convicted rapist for damages, Newark Advocate, 6/11/10 (Lonny Aleshire, American Baptists)(The family requested a meeting with the American Baptist Churches of Ohio... No meetings occurred... a candlelight vigil was conducted for Aleshire... the congregation... ostracized them and blamed them for his acts, according to the complaint.") Former pastor denied shorter sentence in rape case, Newark Advocate, 12/8/10 (Lonny J. Aleshire, Jr. ) Oswalt wants court to reconsider Aleshire case, Newark Advocate, 4/4/08 (Lonnie Aleshire) | OH | Baptist Type American Baptist |
Alexander | Robert Harvey Alexander | 1999 | In 1999, Robert Harvey Alexander, 41, deacon, FBC, Tampa, FL, committed cyber sex with teens. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database www.reformation.com, 11/99 | FL | SBC |
Allen | Andre Allen | 2008 | Crime against Adult Female conduct against an adult female. Arrested. Was he convicted? http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=222152 – Wheaton’s Second Baptist Church votes to oust Rev. Allen, Daily Hearld, 7/19/08, (Wheaton , IL) (Andre Allen) | IL | SBC |
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Allen | Demetrius Allen | 2011 | In 2011, Demetrius Allen, 28, youth pastor, First Baptist Church, Venice, CA, was charged with 10 counts of lewd acts on a 14-year-old girl. I don’t think it is SBC. I think it has closed. https://abcnews.go.com/US/california-youth-pastor-arrested-sex-crimes/story?id=14283651 – California Youth Pastor Arrested for Sex Crimes, More Victims Suspected, ABC News, 10/11/11 | CA | Baptist Type Unknown |
Allen | Joshua Lee Allen | 2006 | In 2006, Joshua Lee Allen, former pastor, Tyler Street Baptist Church, Jacksonville, TX. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.kltv.com/story/5547850/former-jacksonville-pastor-accused-of-possession-of-child-porn, 10/16/2006 http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20070622/NEWS08/706220331 - No longer Available - “Former Minister Gets 4 Years for Possessing Child Porn” by Casey Knaupp, Tyler Morning Telegraph, June 22, 2007 OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography; sentenced to four years in federal prison. Released in April 2010. Registered sex offender in Texas. | TX | SBC |
Allmond | Dan Earl Allmond | 1998 | Dan Earl Allmond, youth pastor, Tampa Baptist Church, Tampa, FL, charged for having sex with a minor. As of 2007, he was listed on FL Sex Offenders Registry Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=18150 Tampa Tribune, 12/9/98 | FL | SBC |
2017 | , 25, former youth minister, Arrested. Was he convicted? | LA | SBC |
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Amyx | Dale“Dickie”Amyx | 2008 Abuse 1974 | In 1974, Dale “Dickie” Amyx, 61, was also pastor of Bolivar Baptist Church, Sanger, TX. Ethics Daily.com, 9/21/07 2006 – Bolivar Baptist Church, Lewisville, TX. Dale “Dickie” Amyx (pastor) accused in lawsuit of sexually assaulting a 14-year old female and impregnating her. The offender admitted paternity and “says he paid child support for nine years.” Case was settled out of court and included a public apology and admission of guilt. 1) Suits Allege Clergy Misconduct. 2) Pastor, accuser settle out of court. | TX | SBC |
Anderson | John Lankston Anderson Jr. | 2002 | In 2002, John Lankston Anderson Jr., former pastor, Carbon Hill First Baptist, Carbon Hill, AL, was charged with three counts of first-degree sexual abuse of juveniles under the age of 12, pleaded guilty to all charges and sentenced to 3 yrs. Immediately transferred to Arkansas, where he pleaded guilty to another sex abuse charge and was sentenced to 10 more years. Served prison sentences in both states. CHURCH POSITIONS: Pulpit preacher at Southside in Russellville, Natural Bridge Baptist, West Blocton Baptist, Hartselle Baptist, and other churches in Mississippi Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Daily Mountain Eagle, 8/2/02 | AL ARK | SBC |
Anderson | Mark Anderson | 2015 | In, 2015, Mark Anderson, bishop, Second Baptist Church, Brawley, CA, was sentenced for sexual abuse of female minors, age 14, including “inappropriate communications.” Plead Guilty. Plea agreement must register as a sex offender. | CA | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Pastor’s arrest stirs Second Baptist Church’s congregation. | |||||
Andrews | Charles Andrews | 2006 | In 2006, Charles Andrews, an ex-teacher and minister of a Baptist church in Jefferson County, received a sentence of probation after pleading guilty in 2006, for sexually abusing a student in 2005. Can’t find the name of the church. Ex-teacher told to pay $3 million for sex abuse, 2/8/08 (Charles Andrews) | AL | Baptist Type Unknown |
Argent | Andrew Argent | 2006 Abuse 2003 | Andrew Argent, former minister of Praise and Worship, FBC, Cleveland, TX, and Willow Creek Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX, pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to two 20 yr. sentences for indecency with a child and sexual assault of a child to be served concurrently. Abuse involved 3 boys age 11-14 yrs. and 1 boy age 13. Abuse came to light in 2005. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Bishop-accountability.org www.hcnonline.com, 7/18/06 OUTCOME: Convicted of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child in 2006; sentenced to 20 years. One victim was described as under 14 and another as under 17. Incarcerated in Texas. Included on a list of church leaders convicted of sex crimes published in 2007 by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. | TX | SBC |
2010 | , pastor, | SC | Baptist Baptist Type Free Will Baptist | ||
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Bailey | Jonathan Bailey | 2016 | Jonathan Bailey, youth minister, First Baptist Church New Orleans, LA Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/08/ex-first baptist youth ministe 1.html OUTCOME: Convicted of 12 felonies, including molestation of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile and obstruction. Serving a 10-year sentence in Louisiana state prison, according to a prison spokesman. | LA | SBC |
Baker | George E. Baker | George E. Baker, youth minister, (Name Unstated) Baptist Church, Decatur, IL, was convicted for abuse of 13-yr- old twins in 1990 and sentenced to serve 3 years in prison. Sex Offender Registry: Uncertain – multiple listings for George Baker. Freedom From Religion Foundation – ffrf.org/timely/1990study.php Can’t find enough information | IL | Baptist Type Unknown | |
2015 | In 2015, Was he sentenced? | TX | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Baker | Kenneth Leo Baker | 2011 | In 2011, Kenneth Leo Baker, pastor, First Baptist Church, Ashland, OR, was arrested for sex with a girl younger than 14 years. Was he sentenced? | OR | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Ashland pastor arrested for sex abuse. | |||||
Ballard | Tim Ballard | 2011 | In 2010, Tim Ray Ballard, principle of a Baptist-sponsored Christian school, Sylvan Hills First Baptist Church, Arkansas, was charged with one count of sexual assault in the first degree and four counts of sexual assault in the second degree, in conjunction with his alleged relationship with former students at the school. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.arkansasleader.com/articles/top-story-coach-gets-60-days-five-years-probation/ http://www.nlrtimes.com/articles/2010/03/23/sherwood voice/local news/nws0001.txt https://baptistnews.com/article/baptist-school-coach-principal-charged-with-sexual-assault/#.W2ywIs5KgdU https://www.arkansasleader.com/articles/top-story-coach-gets-60-days-five-years-probation/ https://www.arkansasleader.com/articles/top-story-coach-gets-60-days-five-years-probation/ Can’t access full article - Jul 23, 2011 - Tim Ballard, a former coach and principal at Abundant Life Schools in Sherwood, pleaded no contest to sexual- assault charges Thursday. Go 60 days five-years probation. Affidavit tells of girl, coach growing closer, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 3/24/10 (Tim Ballard)("I'm more than a little bit concerned over whether it was adequately addressed or appropriately addressed over the years," said prosecutor.) Police: More victims coming forward in coach assault case, MSNBC (Little Rock), 3/23/10 (Tim Ballard)("As part of the investigation, police are looking into why the school did not come forward with information before.") Baptist school coach, principal charged with sexual assault, ABP, 3/23/10 (Tim Ballard) OUTCOME: IN 2011, Registered sex offender in Arkansas for offenses of first- and second-degree sexual assault. Received five years probation. | AR | SBC |
Ballenger | A.V. Ballenger | 1996 | A.V. Ballenger, deacon and Sunday School teacher, FBC, Hammond, IN, (a fundamental Independent Baptist Church) was accused of abusing a 7 yr. old girl in 1993. In 1996, Ballenger was sentenced to 5 yrs. in prison. | IN | Baptist Type |
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Abuse 1993 | Listed on Sex Offender Registry https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/one-step-closer-to-the-end/article fd37980b-51ad-59e4-ac20- 52b14229e670.html https://brucegerencser.net/2017/03/woman-sexually-abused-first-baptist-church-deacon-v-ballenger-speaks/ www.reformation.com | Fundame nal Independ ent | |||
, former pastor, Independent Baptist Church | TX | Baptist Type Independ ent | |||
2014 | In 2014, | AL | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Barron | Joe David Barron | 2008 | Joe David Barron, minister, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX, Listed on Houston Chronicle Database OUTCOME: Drove nearly 200 miles with a box of condoms in his SUV after arranging to meet an undercover officer who Barron had been told via text was a teenage virgin. Convicted in 2009 of four counts of online solicitation of a minor based on the messages and sexually-explicit images he sent the officer. Received seven years community supervision. Registered sex offender. | TX | SBC |
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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1990863/Church-minister-resigns-after-sex- scandal-in-Texas.html Pastor bonds out of central Texas jail, transferred to Louisiana custody, KWTX News 10, 7/11/08 (Joe Barron) Former Prestonwood pastor remains jailed, faces online solicitation charges, Dallas Morning News, 6/5/08 (Joe Barron) Affidavit details sex sting involving Prestonwood minister, Dallas Morning News, 5/20/08 (Joe Barron)(with video) Sex scandals in free-church pews, by Terry Mattingly of GetReligion.org, 5/18/08 (Joe Barron) | |||||
Batson | Donald Chrisler Batson | 1996 | Donald Chrisler Batson, youth minister, Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley, SC, pleaded guilty to 17 felony counts of criminal conduct and was incarcerated involving 2 minor girls in 1991. www.judicial.state.sc.us/opinions/HTMLfiles/coa/3092.htm | SC | SBC |
Baxley | Kenneth Baxley | 2001 | Kenneth Baxley, 36, pastor, Central Baptist Community Ministries, Lakeland, FL, convicted, in 2000, regarding a 17 and a 12 yr. old girls. Baxley failed to register as sex offender for 1983 offense. He was convicted to 2 yrs. in prison . On FL Sex Offender Registry. The Ledger, 2001-06-01 | FL | SBC |
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June 2017, Jerry Dean Blaxton, youth and music minister of Sand Hill Baptist Church, Varnville, SC and teacher at High Point Academy was arrested. In 2019 he was convicted as stated below. CHURCH POSITION: Youth and music minister, Sand Hill Baptist Church, Varnville, SC |
COURT OF CONVICTION: Spartanburg County, 2019 OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty in January 2019 to one count of third degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor in Spartanburg County. Investigators found him on a file sharing network and he had been making files available containing child pornography, 180 additional child pornographic images on computer. Serving a five-year sentence in South Carolina state prison. Court records indicate he was also ordered to complete five years probation and to register as a sex offender. |
Blaxton
Jerry Blaxton
2017
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.wspa.com/news/3-plead-guilty-sentenced-for-child-porn-charges-in-the-upstate/
https://www.indexjournal.com/news/crime/former-spartanburg-county-teacher-faces-charges-after-child-porn- investigation/article 5c8b9ec3-5ba3-59e0-a347-507193b8979d.html
https://baptistcourier.com/2008/02/south-carolina-showcase-for-march-6-2008/ - Lists his name and church
SC
SBC
Christopher Donald Bean, pastor, Evergreen Baptist Church, Shubuta, MS
OUTCOME: Convicted of unlawful touching of a child and exploitation of a child. Sentenced to five years in 2017. Incarcerated in Mississippi.
Beam
Christopher Donald Beam
2017
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
MS
SBC
http://www.wlbt.com/story/34494393/paster-sentenced-to-5-years-for-physical-relationship-with-minor
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2009 | , former pastor, anything since the initial arrest which was aggravated kidnapping and aggravated rape of an female adult. | TN | SBC | ||
Beith | William“Andy”Beith | 2001 | In 2001, William “Andy” Beith, 27, former principal, Liberty Baptist Academy, Lake Station, IL, pleaded guilty to crossing state lines with the intent of having sex with an 11-yr-old girl. They traveled from IL to Las Vegas, NV, where they are caught. Beith was sentenced to 15 yrs. in prison. In 2009, he was released to a halfway house. In 1998, Beith become the principal when his father resigned after being arrested for allegedly soliciting a male undercover police officer for oral sex. Denomination: Independent Baptist Pedophile principal out of prison, The Times, 9/20/09, https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/pedophile-principal- out-of-prison/article b7091014-dbd7-5141-a7d3-ce0c7173ea30.html LV cop brings manhunt to end: Former Baptist principal arrested; 11-year-old girl is found, The Las Vegas Sun, 5/9/01 https://lasvegassun.com/news/2001/may/09/lv-cop-brings-manhunt-to-end-former-baptist-princi/ | IL | Baptist Type Independ ent |
Bell | James William Bell | 2002 | James William Bell, 26, youth minister, Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Anderson, SC, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing 4 boys in 2002. Sex Offender Registry - Uncertain – Multiple listings for James William Bell Listed on Houston Chronicle Database OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in North Carolina for three 2002 convictions for criminal sexual conduct with a minor, lewd acts on a child, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. | SC | SBC |
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2007 |
Lawsuit – SBC was included in the lawsuit. I don’t know what happened. | PA | SBC | ||||||||||||||
Benson | Delton Benson | Delton Benson, 32, minister, Straight Street Baptist Church, Detroit, MI, confessed and was convicted for sexually abusing a 15 yr. old girl who became pregnant in 2000. Not listed on SBC Workspace www.sexcriminals.com | MI | Baptist Type Unknown | |||||||||||||
Berkley | Larry Michael Berkley | 2014 | Larry Michael Berkley, pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Harrison, AR, and former pastor, Victory Baptist Church, Henning, TN, was arrested for abuse of over a dozen boys as young as 14 and 18. Police say he plied them with alcohol and marijuana and showing them porn to gain compliance. OUTCOME: Convicted of 16 crimes, including four counts of aggravated statutory rape and four counts of sexual battery by an authority figure. Sentenced to 33 years. Incarcerated in Tennessee and registered as a sex offender. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database | TN AR | SBC | ||||||||||||
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Victory Baptist Church, Henning, TN – Listed on SBC Workspace
Former pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault of juveniles.
Berry
Stephen Douglas Berry
2011
Stephen Douglas Berry, associate pastor, youth pastor, New Life Baptist Church, Union, SC
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
http://www2.wspa.com/news/2011/mar/22/12/former-upstate-pastor-charged-sex-crime-ar-1612630/ - Bail denied for former pastor charged with sex crime, WSPA - News 7 (SC), 3/22/11 (Stephen Douglas Berry) - No longer available
http://www.foxcarolina.com/news/27584189/detail.html - Former pastor jailed for a second time
Stephen Barry faces lewd act charge, FOX Carolina, April 22, 2011 (Stephen Douglas Berry) - No longer available
http://public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/inmateDetails.do?id=%2000188112 (Stephen Douglas Berry)
SC
SBC
OUTCOME: Convicted of criminal sexual contact with a minor. Sentenced to 15 years beginning in 2013. The
victim met Berry at New Life Baptist Church where he served as youth pastor. He later challenged expert
testimony in the case, but his sentence was upheld . Incarcerated in South Carolina.
Bevel
James L. Bevel
2005
James L. Bevel – Deceased 2008
Don’t think he was SBC.
Baptist preacher, attended American Baptist Theological Seminary
Multip le
Baptist Type Unknown
In 2005 Bevel was accused of i
by
2008. Bevel was convicted of unlawful fornication; pursuant to the recommendation of the jury, which could have sentenced him to anywhere from 5 to 20 years, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison[9] and fined $50,000. After serving seven months he was freed awaiting an appeal; he died of pancreatic cancer in December 2008. He was buried in Eutaw, Alabama.
and abuse by three others. He was tried in April
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Bezerra | Sergio David Bezerra | 2014 | Sergio David Bezerra, CHURCH POSITION: Piano teacher, Waco Baptist Academy COURT OF CONVICTION: McLennan County, 2014 OUTCOME: Convicted of four counts of indecency with a child with contact in McLennan County in 2014. Serving an 80-year sentence in Texas prison, 20 years on each count. Bezerra denies guilt and is appealing his conviction and sentence. Appeal is pending Listed on Houston Chronicle Database | TX | ??? |
Biles | Wayne Biles | 2007 Abuse 2005 | Wayne Biles, former pastor, Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, 3793 East 131st Street, Cleveland, OH, pleaded guilty to rape, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping. Former youth pastor, Central Bible Baptist on Noble Road, Pleaded guilty to rape, gross sexual imposition and kidnapping. Sentenced to 17 yrs. of incarceration, In 2005 – One 12 yr old girl Not on Sex Offender Registry. cleveland.com, 6/21/07 stopbaptistpredators.com | OH | Baptist –Type Unknown |
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Bingham | Courtney Michelle Bingham | 2018 | December 11, 2018, Courtney Michelle Bingham, youth leader, Bethany Baptist Church, Loudon, TN, admitted and was charged with “aggravated statutory rape and soliciting sexual exploitation of a minor.” Watch for sentencing. https://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/tennessee-youth-leader-arrested-for-having-sex-with-a-teenage-boy.html Church youth leader charged for sexual relations with teen boy. | TN | SBC |
Bitter | Klint Bitter | 2018 | Klint Bitter, youth pastor, Christ Community Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database OUTCOME: Convicted in 2018 of attempted sexual assault of a child after he arranged to meet and have sex with an underaged girl through an online classified ad. Sentenced to 10 to 20 years. Incarcerated in Nebraska. | NEB | SBC |
Black | Robert Michael Black | 2009 | Robert Michael Black, pastor of New Home Baptist Church in St. Joseph, MO, accused of soliciting sex over the internet via Facebook, using an alias, with a police officer posing as a 13-year-old girl. In 2011, Black took a plea Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://baptistnews.com/article/baptist-church-sticking-by-pastor-facing-sex-charges/#.W2-z s5KgdU – Baptist church sticking by pastor facing sex charges, ABP News, 5/7/09 (St. Joseph, MO) (Robert Black – New Home Baptist Church, St. Joseph, MO)https://www.thepitchkc.com/news/article/20577958/robert-black-pastor-gets-five-years-for-trying-to-sex-13yearold- girl-read-detective, The Pitch, 1/14/11 (Robert Black – New Home Baptist Church, St. Joseph, MO) – Don’t use this site. Baptist ministers facing sex charges appear in court, ABP, 6/19/09 (Robert M. Black / William Frank Brown / David Pierce) agreement, pleading guilty to one count of attempted enticement of a child in exchange for prosecutors dropping a first-degree attempted statutory rape charge. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison. OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted enticement of a child. Sentenced in 2011 to five years in prison. Released, according to Missouri court records. | MO | SBC |
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Blackmon | Perez Blackmon | 2010 | Use as Example http://www.albanyherald.com/news/registered-sex-offender-pastor-of-church/article e8f04aa3-252d-5839-812a- 76292424b1fc.html - Registered sex offender pastor of church, Albany Herald, 10/30/10 (Perez Blackmon – Rosinvick Missionary Baptist Church, Blakely, GA) Denomination Type: Missionary Baptist Registered sex offender pastor of church, Albany Herald (GA), 9/1/10 (Perez Blackmon)(Vocal opponent of pastor's appointment was tossed out of the church.) | GA | Baptist Type Missionar y |
Howard L. Blattel | 2007 | Abuse Against Adult http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2008/04/23/updated-alleged-victim-files-suit-against-baptist-church-former- pastor/zi64zu7/ - Updated: Alleged victim files suit against Baptist church, former pastor, My Suburban Life, 4/23/08 (Howard Blattel – Marquette Manor Baptist Church and Academy, Downers Grove, IL) Howard Blattel, a 65-year-old former Bolingbrook resident and Marquette Manor Baptist Church deacon, was charged in Alabama with sexually assaulting an 89-year-old woman in 2004. | AL | Baptist Type Independ ent | |
2015 | In 2015, Not listed on SBC Workspace | MS | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Bolton | Jason Bolton | 2010 | In 2010, Jason Roy Bolton, 32, former youth pastor of Potomac Crest Baptist Church, was arrested on charges he carried on a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl in his church. In 2011, he pleaded guilty to taking indecent liberties with a minor. He was sentenced to three years in jail with all three years suspended, two years supervised probation. He was arrested again and charged with stalking. As of 2011, he was on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. | VA | SBC |
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OUTCOME: Convicted of taking indecent liberties with a child as a person in a custodial or supervisory relationship. Sentenced to three years; released. Registered sex offender in Ohio. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://potomaclocal.com/2011/02/23/sex-offender-former-pastor-charged-again/ - Sex Offender, Former Pastor, Charged Again, Potomac Local, 2/23/11 (Jason Roy Bolton – youth pastor, Potomac Crest Baptist Church, Woodbridge, VA) Former Woodbridge pastor faces stalking charge, InsideNova (VA), 2/23/11 (Jason Bolton) | |||||
Bonine | John Earl (Jeb) Bonine | 2007 | John Earl (Jeb) Bonine, 43, pastor, Sierra Heights Baptist Church, Fresno, CA, former pastor, McCroskie Creek Baptist Church, Carrollton, MO, and Sandy Baptist Church, Hillsboro, MO, pleaded not guilty to 107 counts of sexual misconduct. Hearing on 9/27/07 In 2002, Bonine was charged with 2 counts of continual sex abuse of a child, 2 counts of sexual penetration by force, and 2 counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 yrs. of age. 2 girls under age 14 over a period of 5 years. OUTCOME: Sentenced to 36 years in prison in California. Incarcerated. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Former pastor convicted of child molestation, ABC-30 (CA), 4/10/2009 (John Bonine) Ethics Daily.com, 9/20/07, 9/18/07, and 9/14/07 stopbaptistpredators.org | CA | SBC |
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Bonner | Damien Keith Bonner | 2014 | In 2014, Damien Keith Bonner, pastor, Galilee Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK, and former pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK, was sentenced to 20 years incarceration on the count of lewd molestation regarding a teenage girl in 2013 and sentenced to a consecutive three-year sentence for touching another girl. https://www.tulsaworld.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-pastor-sentenced-to-years-in-lewd-molestation- case/article_1761e711-39db-54b7-b292-ab5e7749b6ea.html Pastor who was accused of molesting 15-year-old is jailed. | OK | Baptist Type Unknown |
Bosi | Renato Capili Bosi | 2017 | Renato Capili Bosi, pastor, Living Lighthouse Church on Guam, was indicted on criminal sexual conduct charges involving a minor. Indicted – Don’t know if Convicted https://www.guampdn.com/story/news/2017/12/06/baptist-official-pastor-accused-sexually-assaulting-teen- resigned/926036001/ | HI | SBC |
Bowen | WalterJohn “Jay”Bowen | 2009 | In 2010, Walter Jay Bowen, 68, former minister of music, FBC, Spanish For, AL, and radio station owner and personality, was arrested for sexual abuse of a child younger than 12 and sentenced to 10 years in prison based on a plea agreement which dropped a second sex abuse case involving another child younger than 12. His prison release date in 12/15/19, Listed as AL Registered Sex Offender: He will be required to register??? Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Broadcaster sentenced in child sex abuse case, AL.com, 9/29/10 (Walton John “Jay” Bowen, music minister, FBC, Spanish Fort, AL http://blog.al.com/live/2010/09/broadcaster sentenced in child.html OUTCOME: Convicted of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old and sentenced to 10 years. As part of the plea bargain, prosecutors agreed to drop a second sex abuse case. Incarcerated. | AL | Yes |
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Child sex abuse charges against local radio owner, personality, 12/16/09 (Walton John “Jay” Bowen, music minister, FBC, Spanish Fort, AL http://stopbaptistpredators.org/article09/walter bowen.html | |||||
Bowman | Gregory“Lee”Bowman | 2010 | In 2010, Gregory “Lee” Bowman, 30, Health and Wellness minister for both adult and youth recreation programs, Eden Westside Baptist Church, Pell City, AL, pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual abuse of a 14-yr- old juvenile and was sentenced to serve a 12-month split sentence and is required to serve 24 months on supervised probation. Released: 02/23/2011, AL Sex Offenders Registry – Current as of 8/16/18 Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://stopbaptistpredators.org/article10/gregory lee bowman2.html (Gregory “Lee” Bowman) https://app.alea.gov/Community/wfSexOffenderFlyer.aspx?ID=1da43cac-2689-4d73-b338-c60cd134fcc9 (Gregory “Lee” Boman) Guilty plea in sex abuse case, St. Clair News-Aegis, 8/16/10 (Gregory Lee Bowman) OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual abuse in August 2010. Registered sex offender in Alabama. Victim was a 15-year-old boy. | AL | SBC |
Boyd | David Glenn Boyd | 2017 | David Glenn Boyd, former pastor, Wheelwright Baptist Church, Whitesburg, KY Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.1039thebulldog.com/2018/03/15/wheelwright-pastor-sentenced-to-10-years-on-child-pornography- charges/ OUTCOME: Sentenced to 120 months in prison by a federal judge after being convicted of a charge of distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in "sexually explicit conduct | KY | SBC |
Brashear | Dana Brasher | 2005 | Dana Brashear, youth group leader, Crossroads Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL, was sentenced to 15 years and two months in prison, but suspended10 years and 22 months of it for abusing a 12-yr-old boy. She was ordered to serve 10 years and w months of sex offender probation after release. | FL | SBC |
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Brightman | Kenneth Brightman | 2007 | Kenneth Brightman, 38, volunteer youth worker, FBC, Jeffersontown, KY, charged with rape of an 18-yr-old mentally challenged female in 2007. He had a prior record of sexual assault. FBC allowed him to live in a church owned home. He was previously sentenced to 5 yrs. in prison for 1st degree sexual abuse. Was he convicted? Baptist Type - Unknown wave3.com, 12/18/07 | KY | Baptist - Type Unknown |
Brijbag | Brian Brijbag | 2011 | In July 2010,Brain Siegfried Brijabag (34), youth pastor, FBC Brookville, FL, had consensual sex with a 17 yr. old female. May 2012, he pleaded no contest on one count of child abuse and received 3 years of probation. He was NOT required to register on the sex offenders registry. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/popular-brooksville-youth-pastor-accused-of-unlawful-sex-with- 17-year-old/1163484 - Popular Brooksville youth pastor accused of unlawful sex with 17-year-old girl (Brooksville, FL) St. Petersburg Times, April 14, 2011 (Brian Brijbag)http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/ex-youth-pastor-avoids-sex-trial-with-plea-deal/1229676 - Ex- youth pastor avoids sex trial with plea deal (Brooksville, FL), 5/11/12 (Brian Brijbag) OUTCOME: Received deferred adjudication in 2012 on a charge of child abuse. Motion to terminate probation granted in 2014. | FL | SBC |
Brock | Todd Turner Brock | 2007 | Todd Turner Brock, 42, former pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, High Point, NC, pleaded guilty to charges of solicitation to commit 1st degree sexual exploitation of a minor, participating in the prostitution of a 17-yr-old boy and dissemination obscenity – sentenced to 10-12 months in prison. He resigned from church March 30, 2007. | NC | SBC |
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Winston-Salem Journal Report, 7/27&28/07 News-Record, Greensboro, NC, 3/31/07 stopbaptistpredators.com | |||||
Brookfield | Vincent Brookfield | 2011 | Vincent Brookfield, pastor of evangelism and outreach, New Hope Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK, accused of sexually abusing a 7-yr-old girl between 2003-2004 and again 2007-2010. Was he convicted? Former Tulsa pastor charged with seven counts of child sexual abuse, NewsOn6.com (OK), 4/1/11 (Vincent Brookfield) I don’t think it is SBC. https://newsok.com/article/3554469/former-tulsa-youth-minister-arrested-on-child-sex-abuse-charges - Former Tulsa youth minister arrested on child sex abuse charges (Tulsa, OK) Tulsa World, April 1, 2011 (Vincent Melvin Brookfield) | OK | Baptist Type - Unknown |
2010 | On September 23, 2010, | GA | SBC |
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Brothers | John Holland Brothers Jr. | 2014 | In 2004, John Holland Brothers Jr. was convicted in Colorado to 20 years to life on sexual abuse charges for 16 counts of sexual assault on a child. He was pastor of First Baptist Church, Yampa, Colorado. He moved from there to become youth pastor of Hyland Baptist Church, Henderson, KY, where he also was arrested on two sex- abuse counts. OUTCOME: Sentenced 20 years to life. Incarcerated in Colorado. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://archive.courierpress.com/news/ex-henderson-youth-minister-sentenced-in-colorado-denies-guilt-ep- 623337703-324845921.html/ - Ex-Henderson youth minister sentenced in Colorado denies guilt, Evansville Courier & Press, September 19, 2014 (John Holland Brothers, Jr.) https://www.westword.com/news/john-brothers-ex-pastor-and-teacher-convicted-of-sex-assault-on-twelve-year- old-boy-5908701 - John Brothers, ex-pastor and teacher, convicted of sex assault on twelve-year-old boy, June 9, 2014 (John Holland Brothers, Jr.)https://www.craigdailypress.com/news/19-child-sex-charges-filed-against-ex-steamboat-teacher-pastor/ - 19 child sex charges filed against ex-Steamboat teacher, pastor, Steamboat Today, April 18, 2012 (John Holland Brothers, Jr.) | CO KY | SBC |
Brown | William Frank Brown | 2009 | In 2009, William Frank Brown, 45, former pastor, Bellmead First Baptist Church, Waco, TX, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four concurrent 50-year sentences in prison for sexual assault of a minor between 2005-07. Brown will not be eligible for parole until after he has served 25 years of his sentence. | TX IL | SBC |
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Former pastorate: Panther Creek New Beginnings Baptist Church in Chandlerville, IL (SBC affiliated). Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Former pastor in Texas, Illinois gets 50 years for sexual assault, ABPNews, 11/3/09,https://baptistews.com/article/former-pastor-in-texas-illinois-gets-50-years-for-sexual-assault/ (William Frank Brown) Bellmead pastor sentenced to 50 years for sexually assaulting young church member, Tribune-Herald, 11/3/09, http://stopbaptistpredators.org/article09/william frank brown6.html (William Frank Brown) Bellmead pastor sentenced to 50 years for sexually assaulting young church member, Waco Tribune-Herald, 11/3/09 (William Frank Brown) 50 years for pastor accused of molesting young girls, KXXV-TV (Waco, TX), 11/2/09 (William Frank Brown) Baptist ministers facing sex charges appear in court, ABP, 6/19/09 (Robert M. Black / William Frank Brown / David Pierce) Former Bellmead pastor indicted in repeated sexual assault of child, Waco Tribune, 6/17/09 (William Frank Brown) OUTCOME: Convicted in 2009 of four counts of aggravated sexual battery for molesting a female victim or victims as young as 11. Sentenced to 50 years. Incarcerated in Texas. | |||||
Brown | Lawrence Brown | 2007 | Lawrence Brown, pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Boston, MA, confessed to molesting a teenager in 2004 and 2005. The matter was handled internally by the church. No charges with were made against Brown. | MA | Baptist Type Unknown |
Brown | Charles Brown | 1986 | In 1987, Charles Brown, London Baptist Church, Evergreen, AL, convicted of abusing a teenage boy in 1986. Brown was convicted of a reduced misdemeanor charge and given a suspended sentence. Sex Offender Registry - Uncertain – Multiple Listings of Charles Brown Source: Evergreen Courant, 9/25/1986; 1987 | AL | SBC |
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Brown | Stephen Clark Brown | 2018 | Stephen Clark Brown, pastor of 7 Lakes Baptist Church and teacher at Arlington Christian School was arrested November 2018 on charges of filming hundreds of voyeurism videos of female staff and students. https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-arrested-charges-filming-100s-voyeurism-videos-female-staff- students-school-228289/ | WA | Baptist Type Unknown |
Browning | Robert Browning | 2018 | In August 2018, Robert Browning, teacher at a Christian school run by Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL, and former youth pastor, Old Plank Road Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL, was arrested on charges of sexual battery, molestation and transmitting pornographic images to a girl under the age of 16. On November 28, 2018, Browning pleaded guilty and was sentenced to seven-and –a-half years in prison, followd by seven-and-a-half years probation. He will be forced to register as a sex offender. [Both churches mentioned are Southern Baptist churches (in SBC Worksapace). It took a bit of digging, but Old Plank BC and Old Plank Road BC is the same church. – Oldham] https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/jacksonville/bible-teacher-sentenced-to-prison-for-sex-with-underage-girl https://www.news4jax.com/news/teacher-arrested-on-sex-charge-had-worked-at-2nd-christian-school | FL | SBC |
Bruce | Jim Kilburn Bruce | 2008 | 2 sexual assaults against adults Jim Kilburn Bruce, arrested for sexually abusing two women he met at College Park Baptist Church, Palatka, FL. May have been a deacon at the church. March 31, 2009, he was convicted and is a Registered Sex Offender in FL. Registered as a Sex Offender in Florida - https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=66789# https://www.gainesville.com/article/LK/20080718/News/604166795/GS/ Can’t access these now - Deacon hired as handyman charged with sex abuse, News4Jax, 7/18/08 (Jim Kilburn Bruce)(with video) Palatka man accused of sexual battery, News4Jax, 7/18/08 (Jim Kilburn Bruce, deacon College Park Baptist Church, SBC-affiliated) | FL | SBC |
Brumit | Timothy Lynn Brumit | 2008 | Timothy Lynn Brumit, former high school teacher and former pastor of Sunset Boulevard Baptist Church in Aiken, SC, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempting to entice a person he believed to be a 13-yr-old boy to engage in illicit sexual conduct and for transporting child porn through the internet. Uncertain about what type Baptist Church. Can’t find on SBC Workspace In 2008 SNAP reported it was affiliated with the SBC. | SC VA | Uncertain |
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Bryan | Charles W.“Chuck”Bryan Jr. | 2008 | Charles W. “Chuck” Bryan Jr., youth volunteer, Chisholm Creek Baptist Church, 17600 N. Western Ave., Edmond, OK, or Oklahoma City, OK Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.edmondsun.com/news/local_news/ex-church-youth-worker-pleads-guilty/article_84b72847-63ec- 5127-b90b-67187921f85c.html I can’t open these now and don’t have a print out. Ex-church youth worker pleads guilty, The Edmond Sun, 12/7/09 (Charles W. "Chuck" Bryan, Jr.) Mother files lawsuit against area church, 7/10/08 (Charles "Chuck" Bryan) OUTCOME: Received a 10-year prison sentence for three counts of lewd and indecent propositions and acts involving a 15-year-old girl. Also convicted of forgery. Incarcerated in Oklahoma; registered sex offender. | OK | SBC |
Bryant | Russell M. Bryant | 2005 | December 2005, Russell M. Bryant, 40, attended Elm Street Baptist Church, Murphysboro, IL. Uncertain if he held any official positions or just attended but was in contact with children. Leadership knew he was a registered sex offender but didn’t feel he was in violation. Bryant was arrested. In 2001, Bryant was charged with sexually assaulting a girl between the ages of 13 and 16. He pleaded guilty to those charges and was sentenced to 24 months probation and required to register as a sexual predator. In 2005, he was charged with a law that prohibits registered sex offenders from being present in a facility with persons under the age of 18. NOT on SBC Workspace but their website states it is SBC. Listed on IL Sex Offenders Registrywww.thesouthern.com, website for The Southern Illinoisan | IL | SBC |
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Buckley | Bryan Buckley | 2007 | In 1997, Bryan Buckley was convicted to prison for abusing a 14 yr-old girl. In 2007, he was asked by Jeff Hannah (see his info. on this list) to lead music celebration at FBC Romeoville, IL. IL state law requires convicted pedophiles to keep at least 500 feet from children for the rest of their lives if sentenced after 1999; therefore, the law doesn’t apply to Buckley or Hannah. Buckly was youth pastor in St. Charles. Chicago Sun-Times, 8/22/07 and 81 | IL | SBC |
Buckson | Phillip Jerard Buckson | 2019 | Phillip Jerard Buckson, pastor, Cleveland Chapel Baptist Church, SC, gave a full confession and charged with four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The Associated Press reported that Buckson had preached across Georgia, Chicago, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Baptist Type Unknown. Not on SBC Workspace. | SC | Baptist Type Unknown |
Bujak | Daryl Bujak | 2009 | Daryl Bujak, pastor, First Missionary Baptist Church, Elgin, IL – Independent Baptist Church http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=279884 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2006-05-12-0605120154-story.html Elgin pastor: Judge finds him guilty of spanking girl during weekly counseling sessions, Chicago Tribune, 3/19/09 (Daryl Bujak) Minister in spanking case: Alleged victim testifies about beatings, Chicago Tribune, 3/18/09 (Daryl Bujak) | IL | Baptist Type Independ ent |
Burchfield | Brian Burchfield | 2016 | Brian Burchfield, former youth minister, Immanuel Baptist Church, Shawnee, OK Listed on Houston Chronicle Database OUTCOME: Sex offender registry indicates 2016 conviction of soliciting a minor by using technology. Sentenced to six months in jail and 10 years probation. Registered sex offender in Oklahoma. | OK | SBC |
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https://kfor.com/2015/07/30/former-shawnee-youth-pastor-accused-of-sex-crimes-arraigned-thursday/ https://kfor.com/2016/08/24/former-shawnee-youth-pastor-sentenced-for-inappropriate-texts/
Burden
Craig Burden
2018
Craig A. Burden, music leader, Calvary Baptist Church, Lafayettte, IN
Burden is not allowed to have contact with any person younger than 16 unless the court approves it or he successfully completes treatment program for sex offenders. He is to Register as a sex offender in Indiana for 10 year.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2015/07/12/calvary-baptist-church-pastor-preaches-after-worship-leader- arrested-west-lafayette/30049307/
https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2018/04/19/disgraced-minister-denied-early-release-prison/530392002/
IN
SBC
OUTCOME: Convicted of attempted child exploitation and possession of child pornography. Released from prison in June 2018. Registered as a sex offender in Indiana.
Burghard
John H. Burghard
2003
John H. Burghard, pastor, ??
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
OH
SBC
OUTCOME: Convicted of importuning a minor. Found guilty on April 21, 2003, and sentenced to 12 months in prison.
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Burkhardt
Curtis Burkhardt
2010
Curtis Burkhardt, member and volunteer with youth, FBC Grand Blanc, MI, arrested on charges that he exposed himself to young people. In 2001, he was convicted of indecent exposure.
Was he convicted?? Not on SBC Workspace
Grand Blanc church denies man accused of sexual misconduct was pastor, Macomb Daily, 12/1/10 (Curtis Burkhardt)
Youth pastor is charged in sex case, Detroit Free Press, 11/30/10 (Curtis Burkhardt)
MI
Baptist Type Unknown
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Burning | Ronald Burning | 2009 And 2012 | Ronald Burning, pastor, Johnsonfield Baptist Church, Oshweken, Ontario 5/1/12, Pastor Ron Burning was convicted on 13 of 14 charges. He faces life in prison... twice over. Burning was a Baptist pastor who was arrested crossing an international border between the USA and Canada. It is widely believed he was attempting to flee his crimes. Burning, pastor of Johnsfield Baptist Church, was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault, four charges of indecent assault, sexual intercourse with someone under the age of 14, forcible confinement, indecent assault, voyeurism, criminal harassment, indecent assault and gross indecency. These charges, some committed on men and some on women, related to incidents that took place between 1971 and 2009. Not on SBC Workspace, Baptist Type Unknown Ohsweken pastor arrested at border facing multiple sex charges, Hamilton Spectator (Ontario, Canada), 12/26/09 (Ronald Burning) | Cana da | Baptist Type Unknown |
Burton | Roy Burton | ???? | Roy Burton, pastor, Victory Baptist Church, Fairborn, OH, was charged with importing and attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He was actually talking to an undercover police officer posing as a 15 yr. old girl in a chatroom Find out if convicted. Heartlandvalues.blogspot.com | OH | Baptist - Type Unknown |
Busby | James Earl Busby | 2016 | James Earl Busby, member of Alliance Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX, in September 2016 confessed to sexually molesting a 6-yr-old girl and her 4-yr-old sister and committed acts of child pornography. In February 2018, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison. He attended Alliance but pastor Terry Kizer did not tell the congregation. Kizer said Busby did not have access to the youth program. Other members disputed this claim. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article225078220.html | TX | SBC |
Byars | Timothy Neal Byars | 2008 Abuse 2006 | In 2006, Timothy Neal Byars, 44, minister of youth, education, and music, Springhill Baptist Church, Dyersburg, TN, was arrested on charges of rape, sexual battery by an authority figure, and aggravated statutory rape (14 and 19 year old sisters). | TN | SBC |
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OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Tennessee for rape and for an attempt to commit sexual battery - crimes that were reported in two different cities on two consecutive nights in November 2006. Served two years in prison. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.stategazette.com/story/1444593.htm Former coach pleads guilty in rape case, 7/15/08 (Timothy Byars) Ethics Daily, 3/28/07 WBIR.com, 11/20/06 stopbaptistpredators.com | |||||
Carlson | Terry Carlson | 2010 | Terry Carlson, teacher and Sunday school teacher, counselor and school bus driver, Kishwaukee Baptist Church, Rockford, IL, charged with one count of criminal sexual assault, 14 counts of criminal sexual abuse, and six counts of indecent solicitation of a child. ? Convicted | IL | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Church trustee charged with sexual assault, WTVO (Illinois), 10/22/10 (Terry Carlson) | |||||
Carr | Guy Ellis Carr Jr. | 2008 | Guy Ellis Carr Jr., deacon, Emerywood Baptist Church, High Point, NC Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Man pleads guilty in sex abuse case, WXII-12 (NC), 12/8/09 (Guy Ellis Carr, Jr.)("Most people just get over it," he told the victim.) OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in North Carolina convicted in 2009 on eight counts of indecent liberties with a minor that occurred between 1976 and 1979. Imprisoned from Dec. 18, 2009, to April 10, 2013. | NC | SBC |
Carrel | Daniel James Carrel | 2018 | Daniel James Carrel, associate pastor, Sienna Ranch Baptist Church, Missouri City, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a child on Feb. 19, 018. Incarcerated in Texas. OUTCOME: Sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault of a child on Feb. 19, 2018. Incarcerated in Texas. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.greensboro.com/news/high-point-businessman-deacon-indicted-on-sex-crimes/article c5e5108d- b870-5d16-af48-0e71cf5c3ff2.html | TX | SBC |
2018 | In 2018, | IL | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Carter | Jeffery Lamar Carter | 2008 | Jeffery Lamar Carter, recreation minister, Madison Street Baptist Church, Starke, FL, faced charges of lewd and lascivious conduct on a person under 16. OUTCOME: Plead no contest to aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony and received five years probation, according to State of Florida v. Jeffrey Lamar Carter in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Bradford County. Not listed as a sex offender. | FL | SBC |
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00027795/04513 http://stopbaptistpredators.org/article08/jeffrey_lamar_carter.html | |||||
Carter | Brandon James Carter | 2013 | Brandon James Carter was convicted in 2012 for abusing, in 2004, a 13 yr old girl. Carter was youth and music minister, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Cherryville, NC. He accepted a plea agreement and was sentenced to less than two years in prison. Once released, Carter will be on probation for nearly three years and be added to the Sex Offender Registry for 30 years. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.gastongazette.com/article/20130109/News/301099936 - Former youth pastor guilty of child sex crime (Cherryville, NC) Gaston Gazette, 1/9/13 (Brandon James Carter) OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in North Carolina who was convicted of kidnapping against a minor and sentenced to three years. | NC | SBC |
Carter | Steven Wayne Carter | 2009 | In 2009, Steven Wayne Carter, director, Camp Cale Retreat, which was operated by Chowan Baptist Association was charged with taking indecent liberties with a child and first degree sex offence involving a child under the age of 13. Additional charges involving two other children were added. In 2010, he committed suicide. StopBaptistPredators.org stated that according to the camp's website, Rev. Stephen Carter previously worked as a church planter for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. https://brnow.org/News/May-2010/Camp-Cale-director-takes-own-life - Camp Cale director takes own life (Hertford, NC) The Biblical Recorder, 5/25/10 (Stephen Wayne Carter)http://www.dailyadvance.com/news/baptist-camp-director-indicted-on-child-sex-charges-716115.html - Baptist camp director indicated on child sex charges (Herford, NC) The Daily Advance, 7/13/09 (Stephen Wayne Carter) Baptist camp hires interim to replace director charged with pedophilia, ABP, 1/29/10 (Steve Carter) Former Baptist camp director charged with abuse found dead, ABP, 5/25/10 (Stephen Carter)("The Southern Baptist Convention would conduct a professional assessment...and should pro-actively reach out to provide assistance....") Former camp director faces more charges, The Perquimans Weekly, 11/5/09 (Stephen Carter) | VA | SBC |
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Baptist camp director on leave after arrest, ABP, 7/16/09 (Stephen Carter)
Christian camp director indicted on child sex offenses, WITN-TV, 7/14/09 (Stephen Carter) Baptist camp director indicted on child sex charges, The Daily Advance, 7/13/09 (Stephen Carter)
Carver
Jerry Dale Carver
2008 And 2006
In 2006, Jerry Dale Carver, 51, former minister of education, Greater Hills Baptist Church, Austin, TX, was charged with abusing a 15 yr. old boy. He pleaded guilty.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
Former Austin minister sentenced in sexual assault of minor, 1/23/08 (Jerry Dale Carver) American-Statesman, 8/2/06
www.myfoxautin.com
Ethics Daily, 12/21/07
TX
SBC
OUTCOME: Convicted of attempt to commit sexual assault of a child (15-year-old male) in 2008, given 10 years
probation.
2017
In 2017, , former associate youth pastor, now the
, was accused by three men of sexually assaulting them in the 90s while he was working at
. The
did not prosecute
because the state of limitations had expired.
TN
SBC
Michael Shane Casabella, youth pastor of North Corith Baptist Church and principal of North Corinth Christian academy, was arrested and convicted of fondling, sexual battery and exploitation of a child in Mississippi and is serving an eight-year prison sentence. OUTCOME: Was arrested in the Houston area by U.S. marshals in 2018, according to news reports. Convicted in July of fondling, sexual battery and exploitation of a child in Mississippi and is serving an eight-year prison sentence. |
Casabella
Michael Shane Casabella
2018
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://www.wtva.com/content/news/US-Marshals-Capture-Alcorn-County-Fugitive-474115623.html
MS
SBC
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Fred Robert Chambers, in 1998 Chambers was convicted of 4 counts of sodomy 2nd with 14-yr-old CHURCH POSITION: volunteer church leader, ?????? boy. |
Information came from Houston Chronicle database. Church was not named. |
Chambers
Fred Robert Chamber
1998
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
AL
SBC
2007
, former pastor of
. The victim
, charged with having inappropriate contact with a resident at
, and pastor,
TN
KY
Baptist Type Unknown
Howard Key Chambers, music minister, DeHaven Baptist Church, La Grange, KY, pleaded guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison on a federal child sex charge involving a 14 year old girl.
http://www.wdrb.com/story/33031835/former-oldham-county-music-minister-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-on-child-sex- charge
Chambers
Howard Key Chambers
2016
https://baptistnews.com/article/music-minister-charged-with-child-exploitation/#.W2pfH1VKgdU
SBC
Chantry
Thomas Jonathan Chantry
2018
October 19, 2018, Thomas Jonathan Chantry, pastor, Christ Reforned Baptist Church, Hale’s Corner, WI, and former pastor, Miller Valley Baptist Church, Prescott, AZ, was sentenced to three years of supervised probation for two counts of aggravated assault. He was convicted of the two class 6 felonies in August after a five-week trial. The charges stem from incidents of Chantry disciplining children of the families in his congregation at Mill Valley Baptist Church between 18-20 years ago. Less than a month after Chantry’s trial concluded, nine new felony charges were filed against him and he was held on a $1 million bond.
https://www.dcourier.com/news/2018/oct/19/former-prescott-pastor-receives-three-years-probat/
Minister arrested on child sex charges; Victims respond.
AZ WI
SBC
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2010
music minster, was caught masturbating at a local adult store. A charge of sexual indecent was dropped against C , who was sentenced to 12 months probation after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace.
AZ
SBC
Clark
Jeffery Dale Clark
2015
Jeffery Dale Clark, director of youth, Immanuel Baptist Church, Colonial Heights, VA, was arrested and convicted as stated below.
HC HAS CHURCH POSITION: Youth volunteer COURT OF CONVICTION: Chesterfield County, 2015
OUTCOME: Convicted of six felony counts, including four aggravated sexual battery charges and two of indecent liberties with a child, according to his Virginia sex offender registry. Sentenced in 2015 to 25 years in plea agreement that spared victim from testifying. Incarcerated in Virginia.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://wtvr.com/2015/09/09/jeffrey-clark-faced-similar-allegations/
Clemons
Joshua Clemons
2018
Joshua Clemons, youth pastor, Crossroads Community Church, Parker, CO, from 2006 through September 2015
CO
SBC
COURT OF CONVICTION: Denver and Douglas Counties, 2018
OUTCOME: Convicted and sentenced 10/19/2018 in Denver County to three years after he pleaded guilty to second-degree assault-strangulation and attempted sexual assault of a child and convicted and sentenced 9/21/2018 in Douglas County to four years for sexual exploitation involving a 17-yr-old girl, according to Colorado
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State prison records. Incarcerated. The sentence is to be followed by 10 years of sex offender intensive supervised probation. Article did not specify if he will have to register as a sex offender for life. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.christianpost.com/news/pastor-gets-7-years-for-sexual-assault-sex-with-youth-group-members.html | |||||
Collins | Dennis Ray Collins | 2010 | Dennis Ray Collins, former youth minister and volunteer baseball coach, Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, Virginia Beach, VA, pleaded guilty. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://stopbaptistpredators.org/article10/dennis_ray_collins.html https://www.wxhc.com/?p=44698 OUTCOME: Convicted in 2010 of indecent liberties with a teen that occurred in the mid-1980s at a Virginia Beach high school. Received five years confinement, 20 years probation. Registered sex offender in North Carolina. | VA | SBC |
1998 | In 1998, three women and the husband of the fourth sued , and pastor They contend that | TX | SBC | ||
Colyn | James Anthony Colyn | 1998 | James Anthony Colyn, 39, former pastor, Glendale Bible Baptist Church, City, AZ, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for abusing a teenage girl. He admitted involvement with a teenager in NW when he was youth minister, Temple Baptist Church, Albuquerque, NM. Phoenix Gazette, 7/1/88 | AZ NM | Baptist Type Unknown |
Comford | Mark Comford | 2008 | Mark Comford, 23, youth leader, Faith Baptist Church, LaPorte, IN, was arrested on 7 counts of child molesting and 2 counts of criminal deviant conduct involving 4 boys ages 9-13. In September 2008, he pleaded guilty to child molesting and was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence and eight years of probation. There was a civil lawsuit against Comford and his grandfather, pastor Jack Cox, Faith Baptist Church, LaPorte, IN, alleging Cox was aware of concerns about his grandson but did nothing to stop Comford’s role as a leader t | IN | Baptist Type Unknown |
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the church or prevent him from having contact with the children. In 2006, Cox was notified of the suspected predatory behavior by Child Protective Services, which made their concerns known on several other occasions. http://articles.southbendtribune.com/2008-09-06/news/26884585 1 guilty-plea-felony-child-church-pastor Gary Post-Tribune, 8/4/07 Family relates LaPorte minister's abuse of teen, Post-Tribune (Indiana), 9/14/08 (Mark Comford) | |||||||
2016 | On April 29, 2016, . | SC | SBC | ||||
Conder | Jacob Allen Conder | 2009 2014 | Jacob Allen Conder, youth minister, Wing Avenue Baptist Church, Owensboro, KY In 2011, Conder, already convicted of sex abuse, pleaded guilty to four more counts. Under the terms he would serve three years concurrently with one-year sentence he received in December 2010. . The Daviess County charge stemmed from a sleepover at the church after which a 15-year-old girl accused Conder of fondling her, which led to two other girls coming forward with similar charges. After his release, in 2014, Condor was arrested on child porn charges. Condor is in in prison in Oldham County, Kentucky. He is to be a Registered Sex Offender for life. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.kentuckynewera.com/web/news/article e914022e-290d-11e0-9698-001cc4c03286.html
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https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2019/02/12/southern-baptist-sex-abuse-scandal-includes- kentucky-church-officials/2839378002/ Ex-youth minister pleads guilty to sex abuse, LEX18 News (Lexington, KY), 1/25/11 (Jacob Allen Conder) Former youth minister convicted of sex abuse, Kentucky Post (AP), 10/25/10 (Jacob Conder)(He is scheduled for trial in January 2011 on four similar charges.) | |||||
Conger | Joseph Edmund Conger | 2008 | Joseph Edmund Conger, former pastor, New Life Baptist Church in Cole Camp and at Faith Baptist Church in Climax Springs, MO, accused of engaging in sexual acts with two teenage boys. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database New Life Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church are listed as SBC-affiliated churches. Former pastor is charged with statutory sodomy, KY3 News - Springfield, 3/3/08 (Joseph Edmund Conger) OUTCOME: Convicted in 2009 of statutory sodomy for incidents with teen in 2003. Pleaded guilty and sentenced to prison for seven years in 2009, Missouri court records show. Subsequently died. | MO | SBC |
Cook | Richard Cook | 1999 | Richard Cook, 46, Baptist pastor, (Church Name Unstated) an Interior Village, Ruby, AK, sexually abused , age 13. He was convicted in 1999 to 15 yrs. in prison. Listed on National Sex Offender Registry. AP, 4/27/99 | AK | ????? |
Cooke | Luke A. Cooke | 2015 | In 2007, Luke A. Cooke, youth pastor, was indicted on rape and aggravated sexual battery charges involving an 8-yr-old and a 16-yr-old girls. Cooke fled the country. In 2015 he was returned to the US and sentenced to 138 months in federal prison. I don’t know what Baptist church. OUTCOME: Youth minister fled to China, Morocco and Albania after being indicted on sex crimes charges in Shelby County, Tenn., in 2007. In 2015, he was brought back from Albania by U.S. marshals and convicted in Tennessee of "coercion or enticement of a minor" for having transported a juvenile with the intent of engaging in illegal sexual activity and sentenced to 138 months. He is serving out his sentence in federal prison. | TN | SBC |
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
Cooper
Jason J. D. Cooper
2009
In 2007, Jason J. D. Cooper, pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church, Rayville, LA, convicted of indecent behavior with a juvenile and oral sexual behavior.
See Also, Victor Mitchell
2 Baptist ministers convicted in sex case, The Daily Advertiser (LA), 8/22/09 (Jason "J.D." Cooper & Victor Mitchell)
LA
Baptist Type Unknown
Cordero
John Cordero
2017
John Cordero, youth pastor, Alliance Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX
Arrested in 2017 for having sex with a 16-year-old girl from the congregation. May 21, 2018, Cordero pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child. August 2018, he was sentenced to six years in prison to be followed by 10 years deferred adjudication probation once he is released.
TX
SBC
Cossairt
Thomas V. Cossairt
1989
Thomas V. Cossairt, retired former pastor of First Baptist Church, Carter Lake, received a suspended 1 year jail sentence and 2 years' probation after pleading guilty to indecent contact with a child. A charge involving a 2nd child was dropped.
http://www.religionscell.com/nebraska-index/ Omaha World Herald
IA OK
SBC
Cotten
Cory Alexander Cotten
2013
In 2013 Cory Alexander Cotten pleaded guilty to exploitation of children. In 2015 he was ordered to serve five years in prison and five years of post-release supervision under the Mississippi Department of Corrections for posing as a woman on Facebook and getting young boys to send nude photos to him.
MS
SBC
CHURCH POSITION: Youth minister at Eastview, Glade and North Columbia Baptist churches COURT OF CONVICTION: Jones County, 2015
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OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Mississippi for 2015 conviction of exploitation of children. He pleaded guilty to knowingly receiving and possessing a photo of two minors engaging in sexual conduct and was sentenced to five years in prison, court records show. He appealed, saying prosecutors failed to identify the children by name in an indictment, but an appellate court decision upheld his conviction, records show. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.leader-call.com/news/local/sexting-ex-youth-pastor-wants-name-age-of-victims/article 2b603f84- 4507-5260-957a-5409b54872ba.html | |||||
Cowan | Robert Lindsay Cowan | 2009 | Robert Lindsay Cowan, Baptist deacon, (churches unnamed) Cool and Sacramento, CA, arrested on charges of child molestation. He was sentenced to 30 years to life. In 2013, a lawsuit was filed against him. http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/deacon-arrested-child-molestation-charges https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/933328/p-v-cowan-ca3/- Lawsuit Sacramento DA: Former church deacon sentenced for molestation, Sacramento Bee, 9/3/10 (Robert Lindsay Cowan) | CA | Baptist Type Unknown |
Cox | Riley Edward Cox Jr. | 1980s | Riley Edward Cox Jr., youth pastor, First Baptist Church of Conroe, TX The lawyer, Neil Martin, was writing in response to a lawsuit that accused First Baptist Church of Conroe of continuing to employ Riley Edward Cox Jr. as a youth pastor after a family said that he had molested their child. In a court filing, Cox admitted to molesting three boys in the late 1980s. See HC Article | TX | SBC |
Coyle | Jacob Lee Coyle | 2019 | Jacob Lee Coyle, youth pastor, Averyville Baptist Church, East Peoria, IL, was charged with criminal sexual assault and aggravate criminal sexual abuse. Coyle acknowledged committing the acts between the years 2006- 2010. Court date is February 21, 2019 | IL | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Church is not listed on SBC Workspace. https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190129/east-peoria-youth-pastor-charged-with-sex-crimes | |||||
Craig | Eric K. Craig | 2003 | In 2003, Eric K. Craig, 41, former youth pastor, First Baptist Church, Sierra Vista, AZ, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of children under the age of 15. He was charged with a total of eight counts, but authorities say five of the charges may be dropped under a plea agreement. He faces up to 50 years in prison when he's sentenced later this month. What was his actual sentence? http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/2128829/former-youth-pastor-pleads-guilty/ https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2003/church-healing-after-sex-misconduct-arrest/ Sierra Vista Herald/Review www.poynter.org | AZ | SBC |
Crawn | James E. Crawn | 2014 | In 2015, James E. Crawn, pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Idaville, IN, and former pastor, Crossroads of Life Church, Monticello, IL, took a pleaded guilty that calls for a 22-years prison term as a credit time restricted felon, whicl would mean he’ll spend more than 18 actual years behind bars for molesting two teens over a decade. He will be a register sex offender for life. Faith Baptist Church, Idaville, IN, is not listed as SBC. https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2015/08/25/ex-pastor-molestation-guilty/32323973/ White County pastor arrested on child molesting charges. | IN | SBC |
Crippen | Michael Alan Crippen | 2010 | Michael Alan Crippen, pastor, First Baptist Church, Duenweg, MO, confessed to addict to pornography and sentenced to 3 years and 10 months in prison without parole for one count of possessing child pornography. He also will be on supervised release for 20 years. OUTCOME: Registered as a sex offender in Missouri for offenses of possession of child pornography. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/missouri-minister-gets-years-for-child- porn/article_dd0d03c2-bbd3-11e1-9960-001a4bcf6878.html | MO | SBC |
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https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/duenweg-pastor-sent-to-prison-for-child-porn- offense/article_a8145a44-2391-57f9-91a6-0e9e77eca8f3.html Duenweg pastor charged with receiving child porn, KOAM-TV, 10/26/10 (Michael Alan Crippen) Duenweg, Mo. pastor charged with child porn, Springfield News-Leader, 10/26/10 (Michael Alan Crippen) | |||||||
Crossno | Christopher Ryan Crossno | 2015 | Christopher Ryan Crossno, Sunday school teacher and volunteer at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Clarksville, TN, pleaded guilty to sexual battery for inappropriate contact with a 6-yr-old girl in 2012. His plea resulted in a three year suspended sentence. He is to register as a sex offender and undergo a psychosexual evaluation. OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Tennessee with a 2015 conviction of sexual battery.Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.newschannel5.com/story/20557177/former-clarksville-youth-minister-charged-with-sexual-battery, 1/10/13 | TN | SBC | ||
Crown | Daron Mark Crown | 2011 | Daron Mark Crown, former youth pastor, First Baptist Church, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, pleaded guilty to two sexual offenses involving a 15-yr-old member of the congregation. He was given a 9-month conditional sentence, followed by a year of probation. He will be registered on the sex offender database for 10 years. https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/60064/Youth-pastor-admits-to-sex-assault Former youth pastor admits to sexual assaults, CHBC News, 2/8/11 (Daron Mark Crown) | Cana da | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Cude | Jim Cude | 2019 |
https://www.heralddemocrat.com/news/20190207/former-whitesboro-educator-pastor-arrested-for-solicitation-of- minor | T X | SBC |
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Paul Eugene Cunningham, pastor, First Baptist Church Los Alamos, NM
OUTCOME: Found guilty of two counts of sexual exploitation of children/possession of any obscene visual or print medium. Given four years and six months probation in New Mexico. Registered sex offender in Texas
Cunningha m
Paul Eugene Cunningha m
2016
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://www.ladailypost.com/content/judge-sentences-former-los-alamos-pastor-paul-cunningham-serve-12- months-county-jail
N M T X
SBC
2016
, pastor,
arrested on five counts of
L A
Baptist Type Unknown
sexual battery
Dando
Robert Dando
2010
Robert Dando, minister to several Baptist churches in England pleaded guilty to to four counts of sexual battery involving two US male victims under the age of 13 and is serving an eight-year prison sentence in Virginia.
Clergy abuse cases move through legal system, ABP, 2/1/11 (David Pierce / Robert Dando)
Worcester Park Baptist minister facing UK child sex abuse investigation, The Guardian (UK), 11/11/10 (Robert Dando)(Congregant recounts how she used to confide in Dando about the effects of her own childhood sexual abuse.)
British police investigating minister who confessed to abuse in U.S., ABP, 11/11/10 (Robert Dando)
UK police investigate former Bicester minister, Bicester Advertiser (UK), 11/11/10 (Robert Dando)
Pervert priest faces 80 years in US jail, Oxford Times, 11/5/10 (Robert Dando)(NOTE: He was actually a Baptist pastor, not a priest.)
Worcester Park Baptist minister admits child sex attacks, Kingston Guardian, 11/4/10 (Robert Dando)(In 2001, Dando was also "embroiled in another child sex abuse scandal" involving a minister at another church he worked at.)
British Baptist minister pleads guilty to child molestation in Virginia, ABP, 11/3/10 (Robert Dando)
British Baptist minister faces sexual battery charges, ABP, 9/30/10 (Robert Dando)
Church minister held in U.S. on child sex charges, Banbury Cake (UK), 8/24/10 (Robert Dando)(He was also a prior magistrate for family matters.)
British Baptist minister arrested on child sex charges in the U.S., The Daily Mail (UK), 8/20/10 (Robert Dando) Church minister Robert Dando faces U.S. child sex charges, BBC News, 8/19/10 (Robert Dando)
Worcester Park minister facing multiple child sex abuse charges in U.S., Kingston Guardian, 8/19/10 (Robert Dando)
British Baptist minister jailed in Virginia on sex charges, ABP, 8/12/10 (Robert Dando)
UK
Baptist Type Unknown
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Daniel | Stanley Daniel | 2008 | 2008 – Stanley Daniel, pastor, El-Bethel Baptist Church, & Pearls of Promise Girls Academy, Rock Stand, AL, pleaded guilty to “first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy and two counts of distribution of obscene material.” http://www.therandolphleader.com/news/article_910f3ca5-3130-574e-8f54-c39465b07a92.html | AL | Baptist Type Unknown |
Daniels | Tommy Gene Daniels | 2011 | In 2012, Tommy Gene Daniels, pastor of FBC Rio Linda, CA, was sentenced to 158 years in prison. He had been found guilty of 11 counts of child molesting which occurred between 2002-2007 on girls 5-13 at a child-care operation in his home. http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-pastor-gets-158-years-to-life-for-molesting-girls-2012mar02-story.html - Pastor gets 158 years to life for molesting girls, The San Diego Union-Tribune, 3/2/12 (Rio Linda, CA) (Tommy Gene Daniels) https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/12/08/rio-linda-baptist-pastor-convicted-of-molesting-5-girls/ - Rio Linda Baptist Pastor Convicted of Molesting 5 Girls, CBS13, 12/8/11 (Rio Linda, CA) (Tommy Gene Daniels) Citrus Heights pastor ordered to stand trial on molestation charges, TMCNews, 2/4/11 (Tommy Gene Daniels) Church backing pastor jailed on molestation charges, ABP, 1/2/11 (Tom Gene Daniels) Rio Linda pastor charged with child molestation, Sacramento Bee, 12/30/10 (Tom Gene Daniels)(with video) | CA | SBC |
Davies | Shawn Davies | 2003 | In 2005, Shawn Davies, 33, music and youth minister, FBC, Greenwood, MO, pleaded guilty and was convicted of 25 counts of abuse. In 2007, he was sentenced to 20 yrs. in Mo. concurrent with his current 10 yr. sentence in KY. Davies has worked FBC, Greenwood, MO, an unidentified church near Georgetown, KY, FBC, Ferguson, MO, and an unidentified church in MI. www.christianpost.com, 1/20/07, www.abpnews.com, 1/18/07, Ethics Daily 1/22/07, Christian Post Reporter, 4/15/07 | MO | SBC |
Davis | Douglas Dwayne Davis | 2010 | In 2009, Douglas Dwayne Davis, youth minister, Village Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK, was arrested. In 2010 he pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree rape and one count of make lewd proposals over his cell phone. He will be on probation for 10 years after his release and must register as a sex offender for life. OUTCOME: Convicted of lewd proposals or acts to a child and second-degree rape in 2010. Registered sex offender in Oklahoma. | OK | SBC |
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://newsok.com/article/3450812/oklahoma-city-ex-minister-receives-sentence-in-sex-case Minister from The Village accused in teen sex, The Oklahoman, 3/26/09 (Doug Davis) | |||||
2008 | |||||
Davis | Mack Allen Davis | 2015 | Mack Allen Davis, former youth minister, Lakeside Baptist Church, was sentenced to 35 years in 2015 for three counts of sodomy and four counts of sexual abuse, with victims I three different counties, His is in the Alabama state prison. OUTCOME: Sentenced to 35 years in 2015 for three counts of sodomy and four counts of sexual abuse, with victims in three different counties. In Alabama state prison. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2015/05/ex-lakeside_baptist_minister_g.html | AL | SBC |
Decaire | Christopher Decaire | 2009 | In 2008 Christopher Decaire, youth minister, East Tucson Baptist Church, AZ, was arrested for repeatedly molesting a 13-yr-old girl. OUTCOME: Convicted on molestation and sexual misconduct charges and sentenced to 79 years in 2009 in Pima County, Ariz. Incarcerated in Arizona In 2008 – East Tucson Baptist Church, Tucson, AZ. Christopher Decaire (youth pastor) arrested for sexual assault of a 13-year old girl from church. Some of the alleged crime occurred at church. He was charged with “charged with two counts molestation of a child, four counts sexual conduct of a minor, two counts sexual abuse and one count sexual abuse of a child.” Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Tucson Youth Pastor Accused Of Sex Crimes. Former minister found guilty of molesting girl, Arizona Daily Star, 8/20/09 (Christopher Decaire) | AZ | SBC |
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Youth minister convicted, KGUN-9, 8/19/09 (Christopher Decaire)(video)
Girl, 15, tells jury of alleged molestation by ex-youth minister, Arizona Daily Star, 8/13/09 (Christopher Decaire) Teenager claims youth minister molested her, KVOA News 4 (Tucson, AZ), 8/12/09 (Christopher Decaire) Southern Baptist youth minister indicted on molestation charges, EthicsDaily, 1/29/08 (Christopher Decaire) Youth minister indicted for sex crimes, 1/25/08 (Christopher Decaire)
Church deals with sex arrest, 1/19/08 (Christopher Decaire)
Arizona Baptist youth minister charged, former Texas deacon sentenced, for sexual abuse, EthicsDaily, 1/18/08 (Christopher Decaire / Stephen Douglas Livingston)
Church members start healing process, 1/17/08 (Christopher Decaire)(video)
Tucson youth pastor accused of sex crimes, 1/15/08 (Christopher Decaire)
Dempsey
Gregory Stanley Dempsey
2006 Abuse 2003
Gregory Stanley Dempsey, former minister of music, Oak Street Baptist Church, Soddy-Daisy, TN, confessed to allegations and was charged with 3 counts of statutory rape and 3 counts of sexual battery for abusing a 16-yr-old boy in 2003.
In 2006, he was pastor of Middle Valley Methodist Church.
OUTCOME: Convicted of a Sept. 1, 2003, sexual battery by an authority figure, according to his Tennessee sex offender registry.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://www.chattanoogan.com/2007/3/5/102994/Former-Pastor-Must-Serve-1129-For.aspx
exchristiannet, 5/2/06, Chattanoogan, 5/4/06.
TN
SBC
Denton
Anthony Phillips Denton
2008 Abuse 1977
Anthony Phillips Denton, 57, former counselor, Trinity Baptist Church,
Jacksonville, FL. The abuse occurred while employed as music minister,
Berean Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC. Denton was charged with 16 counts of taking indecent liberties with children between 1977-81 in NC.
Fayetteville Observer, 10/9/07
Ethics Daily, 10/17/07
Ex-minister pleads guilty, 11/6/08 (Anthony Phillips Denton)
FL and NC
Baptist – Type Unknown
Denton
Charles Alan Denton
TN
SBC
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/crime/2014/07/28/former-clarksville-officer-pleads-guilty-sex- abuse/13276701/ | |||||||
DeRosa | Kevin DeRosa | 1994 | In 1994, Kevin DeRosa, 33, former youth minister, Western Hills Baptist Church, At one point he was listed on GA Sex Offenders Registry. Check to see if he still is on the registry. Type-unknown – Independent Baptist Church ???? | GA | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Dickens | Greg Dickens | 2004 Abuse 2003 | In 2004, Greg Dickens, 35, youth group sponsor, Winona FBC, Winona, TX, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. Tyler Morning Telegraph, 9/10/04 | TX | SBC | ||
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Diehl | John Wayne Diehl | 2010 | John Wayne Diehl, associate pastor of administration, Piner Baptist Church, Morningview, KY WV Sex Offender Registry stated - Conviction Date: 6/7/2010 Victim Relation: Victim Sex: MALE Victim Age: 6-12 Offense: 2nd Degree Sodomy and 3 Counts 3rd Degree Sodomy in the state of Kentucky served approximately 8 years in a correctional facility. Victims were two HC STATES OUTCOME: Convicted of four sodomy charges in 2010 for offenses involving 17- and 15-year-old victims, according to a West Virginia sex offender registry. Served approximately eight years. Paroled Listed on Houston Chronicle Database | KY WV | SBC |
Dieuseul | Jerome Dieuseul | 2010 | Jerome Dieuseul, pastor, South Florida Baptist Church, Miami, FL, accused of sexually assaulting a girl Can’t find anything about his sentencing but he is a Registered Sex Offender.https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Pastor-Arrested-for-Sexually-Assulting-Girl-106795158.html | FL | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Pastor arrested for sexually assaulting church member, NBC Miami, 11/5/10 (Jerome Dieuseul) | |||||
Dillmuth | Tim Dillmuth | 2010 | Tim Dillmuth, pastor, Valley Christian Church, Redstone, New Hampshire, found guilty for failing to report child sex abuse Valley Christian Church, Conway, NH, was associated with the SBC. As of 3/4/2019, website stated the church is permanently closed. See Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon and Michael Wedge. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2010/01_02/2010_02_05_Colquhoun_PoliceChurch.htm N.H. Baptist minister, elders found guilty of failing to report abuse, ABP, 11/30/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon) Conway church elders found guilty of not reporting suspected child abuse, WMWV Radio (NH), 11/23/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon) Police: Church officials didn't report sex abuse, New Hampshire Union Leader, 2/5/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Michael Wedge, & Robert Gagnon) | NH | SBC |
Dixon | Bradley Wayne Dixon | 2001 | Bradley Wayne Dixon, was a dormitory director at San Marcos Baptist Academy, a Baptist boarding school. He was also known as Brad Bartlett. OUTCOME: Convicted by jury of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, four counts of indecency with a child by contact, one count of sexual performance by a child and two counts of assault in 2001. His crimes involved at least three different male victims, court records show. Sentenced on one count to 75 years and additional time on other charges. Incarcerated in Texas. | TX | SBC |
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2003 | In 2003, | NY | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Dobbs | Terry Wayne Dobbs | 2017 | Terry Wayne Dobbs, pastor, Old Fashion United Baptist Church, Yorktown, IN, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 13-years in prison, with nine years executed and four years suspended for sexual misconduct with a minor and child solicitation. He will have to register with local authorities as a sex offender for 10 years upon his release from prison. https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/crime/2017/08/24/ex-pastor-gets-9-years-sexual- misconduct/591307001/ | IN | Baptist Type Unknown |
Domelle | Donald Domelle | 2005 | In 2005, Donald Domelle, 53, pastor, Baptist Temple of Salinas, Salinas, CA, was accused of molesting a 16-yr- old girl mentally handicapped girl and another victim. ABP News, 12/24/05 www.Sfgate.com, 12/24/05 The Monterey County Herald | CA | Baptist Type Unknown |
Dorsett | Robert Smith Dorsett | 1999 | In 1999, Robert Smith Dorsett, 65, former youth minister and training director, FBC, Augusta, GA, was sentenced to 30 yrs. in prison when he pleaded guilty to 15 sex crimes against 7 boys between 1970-98. OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in South Carolina for 1999 convictions, including criminal sexual conduct with minors. Registered sex offender in South Carolina. Listed on Houston Chronicle Databasewww.augustachroniclecom, 11/30/99 | GA | SBC |
Douglas | Timothy N. Douglas | 2016 | In 2016, Timothy N. Douglas, pastor of Creekside Community Church, Katy, TX, was sentenced to 10 years probation for two convictions of possession of child pornography. | TX | SBC |
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OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Texas for two convictions of possession of child pornography. Convicted in 2016; sentenced to 10 years probation Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/katy/crime-courts/article/Former-pastor-at-Katy-area-church-indicted-on- 6545338.php | |||||
2008 | youth pastor, | TX | SBC | ||
Duffer | Jeremy“Jack”Duffer | 2009 | Jeremy “Jack” Ryan Duffer, youth pastor, Seaford Baptist Church near Hampton and Newport News, VA Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://baptistnews.com/article/jailed-former-pastor-cited-passion-for-working-with-youth/#.XG2gWqJKgdV Former youth minister pleads guilty to abuse, ABP, 2/17/10 (Jack Duffer) OUTCOME: Sentenced in York Circuit Court on eight counts of aggravated sexual battery with a minor and one count of indecent acts with a child on May 13, 2010, per Virginia court records and the Virginia State Police sex offender registry. Incarcerated in Virginia. | VA | SBC |
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Dyck
Casey R. Dyck
2015
Casey R. Dyck, teacher and youth pastor, Centennial Baptist Church, Caldwell or McMinnville, OR, sentenced to 11 1⁄2 years in prison for sexual abuse of three victims.
Doesn’t show up on Workspace
OR
Baptist Type Unknown
https://www.idahopress.com/news/crime courts/man-sentenced-to-years-in-prison-for-sex- abuse/article 05dcccde-353d-11e5-bef1-5f08f3462293.html
Dykes
Garret Albert Dykes
2006 Abuse 2004
In 2006, Garret Albert Dykes, 38, former pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Wetumpka, AL, pleaded guilty to 13 sex related charges against 2 girls under age 10.
OUTCOME: Sentenced to 262 months for federal child porn case in the Middle District of Alabama (20 years). In federal prison.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/DA/20060929/Lifestyle/603228225/GT/ WSFA 12, 9/25/06, 3/8/05
www.wsfa.com
AL
SBC
Earls
Joshua Earls
2013
Joshua Earls, former student pastor, Arapaho Road Baptist Church, Garland, TX, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in 2013. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://baptistnews.com/article/abuse-victim-sues-texas-baptist-church/#.XGiOvFVKgdVhttp://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/04/12/former-youth-pastor-faces-indecency-with-a-child-charges, 4/13/2013
TX
SBC
OUTCOME: Sentenced to up to 12 years for receipt of explicit child pornography after extensively chatting with
and urging a teenage member of his youth group to send him an obscene image. He was separately civilly sued
for failing to supervise his younger brother, who worked on music programs under Earls, a youth minister at a
Garland church from 2009 to 2013, and also separately was convicted of federal charges.
Earls
Jordan Earls
2013
Jordan Earls, volunteer/music minister, Arapaho Road Baptist Church, Garland, TX
OUTCOME: Sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. Worked from 2009 to 2013 as a volunteer and/or paid
employee doing church music programs for his brother, a youth pastor at a Garland church, and was involved in
grooming multiple teenaged victims by sexting, grooming and attempting to seduce them, according to Garland
Police, federal court records and a Dallas civil lawsuit. Was convicted of related pornography charges in federal
court for "inducing a 16-year-old female" to repeatedly expose herself to him in photos and video chats over the
TX
SBC
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internet as well as transporting an obscene image across state lines by sending a video of himself to her while masturbating. In a federal sentencing hearing, Earls apologized to several Texas victims. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://baptistnews.com/article/abuse-victim-sues-texas-baptist-church/#.XGiOvFVKgdV | |||||
Eatman | John M. Eatman | 1998 | In 1998, John Montgomery Eatman, 50s, deacon, South Cherokee Baptist Church, Woodstock, GA, was convicted for sexually abusing a 14 and 10 yr. old girl (1998 and 1984). The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, 12/13/98 | GA | SBC |
1992 | In 1992, , 34, deacon, | PA | SBC | ||
Echevarria | Eli Echevarria | 2016 | Eli Echevarria, was allowed to continue leading his church as pastor of El Calvario Baptist Church, New Haven, CT, for five years while on the state sex offender registry after a child-molestation conviction. It was only after his second arrest in 2014 on child pornography that he stepped down as pastor. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison. Echevarri attended First Baptist Church, Bradford, CT, at some point. The church is associated with American Baptist Churches of Connecticut. The article listed below discusses events in detail. http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-new-haven-baptist-pastor-sex-offender-20160312-story.html | CT | Baptist Type Other |
Eddie | Jeffery Dale Eddie | 2014 | Jeffery Dale Eddie, children’s minister, Highland Park Baptist Church, Muscle Shoals, AL Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://whnt.com/2014/02/04/muscle-shoals-childrens-minister-arrested-on-sex-abuse-charges/ OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to 20 charges, including sodomy, sexual abuse of a child under 12 and possession of child pornography, according to federal civil court documents. Serving a 30-year sentence in Alabama state prison. | AL | SBC |
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Edmonds
Stephen Lee Edmonds
2002
In 2002, Stephen Lee Edmonds, 44, deacon and youth minister, First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL, was arrested after a 16-yr-old boy came forward saying Edmonds improperly toughed him twice in 2000 and sent him pornographic material over the internet. Other victims came forward. In 2003, Edmonds was convicted on three counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child for molesting three boys. He was sentenced to 1 yr. in prison and five years probation. He was listed on FL sex offenders registry.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
https://whnt.com/2014/02/04/muscle-shoals-childrens-minister-arrested-on-sex-abuse-charges/
Naples Daily News, 4/26/02
www.firstcoastnews.com
Admitted child molester asks judge to waive probation, News4Jax, 7/3/08 (Stephen Lee Edmonds, FBC- Jacksonville) https://www/ourmidland.com/news/article/Ex-Deacon-Sentenced-for-Child-Molestation-7206480.php
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Alexander Edwards, volunteer youth minister, Eastside Baptist Church, Marietta, GA, was arrested on charges of molesting an 11-year-old Marietta boy.
OUTCOME: Convicted of two counts of sexual battery against a child under 16 in 2017 in Cobb County. Ordered to serve three years in prison with credit for time served on Aug. 18, 2017. Registered sex offender in Georgia
See Stafford and Fiek for other Eastside Baptist Church accounts.
Edwards
Alexander Lawrence Edwards
2016
https://www.eastcobbnews.com/tag/alexander-edwards/
https://www.mdjonline.com/news/another-former-eastside-baptist-employee-charged-with-sexual- battery/article e123d5c6-35b9-11e6-a6d7-1bfb22bc7dbe.htm
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Edwards
Douglas Scott Edwards
2017
Douglas Scott Edwards, abused a teenage girl under the age of 16 from August –November 2017. In 2019, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison with 12 years suspended after pleading guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a minor at school, church, and his home. Edwards was ordered to 10 years of probation following his release from prison and required to register as a sex offender for life.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
CHURCH POSITION: Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ketchikan, AK |
COURT OF CONVICTION: Ketchikan Gateway Borough, 2019 OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a minor. As part of the plea agreement, other charges were dropped, Alaska court records show. Ordered to register as a sex offender in Alaska. |
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https://www.juneauempire.com/news/ex-alaska-teacher-pastor-sentenced-for-sex-abuse-of-teen/ | |||||
Eland | Richard Eland | 2010 | Failed to Report Abuse sex abuse. Valley Christian Church, Conway, NH, was associated with the SBC. As of 3/4/2019, website stated the church is permanently closed. See Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon and Michael Wedge. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2010/01_02/2010_02_05_Colquhoun_PoliceChurch.htm N.H. Baptist minister, elders found guilty of failing to report abuse, ABP, 11/30/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon) Conway church elders found guilty of not reporting suspected child abuse, WMWV Radio (NH), 11/23/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon) Police: Church officials didn't report sex abuse, New Hampshire Union Leader, 2/5/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Michael Wedge, & Robert Gagnon) | NH | SBC |
Elliott | Thomas L. Elliott | 2010 | Thomas Lee Elliott, youth minister, Autryville Baptist Church, Roseboro, NC, was arrested for soliciting a minor over the internet for a sexual act and attempted indecent liberties with a minor. OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in North Carolina with convictions of solicitation of a child by computer to commit a sex act and attempted indecent liberties with a minor. Received a suspended sentence and probation in 2011. Victim aged 14. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Youth minister faces charges in Guilford County, The Biblical Recorder, 10/25/10 (Thomas L. Elliott) Youth pastor arrested in sting, The Sampson Independent, 10/22/10 (Thomas L. Elliott) | NC | SBC |
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Elliott | Stephen Emerson Elliott | 2008 | Stephen Emerson Elliott, associate pastor, First Baptist Church of Lake Orion, was charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-ld Not listed on SBC Workspace Ex-pastor charged with sexual misconduct, Lake Orion Review, 2/27/08 (Stephen Emerson Elliott) Ex-pastor charged with sexual assault, 2/22/08 (Stephen Emerson Elliott) | MI | Baptist Type Unknown |
Elliott | Larry Edward Elliott | 2015 | Larry Edward Elliott, 50, Baptist Pastor for 20 yrs., (Church Name Unstated), Boone, NC, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 15-yr-old student and was sentenced to 2 yrs. in prison. Listed on NC sex offenders registry, address Lansing, NC Watauga Democrat, 9/15 | NC | Baptist Type Unknown |
Emerson | Zachary Reed Emerson | 2009 | Zachary Reed Emerson, part-time youth employee, East Memorial Baptist Church, Prattville, AL Florida. Former church worker arrested on child sex charges, Prattville Progress, 12/16/09 (Zachary Reed Emerson) Prattville man charged with enticing child for immoral purposes, Montgomery Advertiser, 12/11/09 (Zachary Reed Emerson) | AL | SBC |
Engle | Charles Engle | 2013 | In 2013, Charles Engle, youth pastor, FBC, Mount Orab, OH,was arrested and charged with three counts of unlawful sexual contact with a minor in 2012. OUTCOME: Convicted of two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor; served prison term from Oct. 17, 2013, to Oct. 14, 2015. Registered sex offender in Ohio. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://maysville-online.com/news/111840/mount-orab-minister-indicted-on-sex-charges http://www.wlwt.com/news/local-news/eastern-counties/brown-co-youth-pastor-accused-of-sex-with-teen/- /13603662/19974738/-/a33ldcz/-/index.html | OH | SBC |
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Epps | Bobby Harold Epps | 1986 | In 1986, Bobby Harold Epps, Baptist pastor, (Church Name Unstated), Starke, FL, pleaded guilty to performing a lewd and lascivious act in the presence of a child under the age of 16. He was convicted of fondling a girl in a church office, and masturbating in her presence when giving her a ride home following a church activity. | FL | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Gainesville Sun, 5/28/86 | |||||
Esarey | David Esarey | 2008 | David Esarey, youth minister, Stepney Baptist Church, Monroe, CT, convicted of sexually assaulting and sending naked photos to a 15-year-old girl he was counseling was sentenced to 12 years suspended after he serves six years and followed by 15 years probation. Baptist Type Unknown https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Nude-minister-s-conviction-upheld-4588200.php https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ex-youth-minister-convicted-of-sexually-420634.php Former youth minister convicted of sexual assault, ABP, 3/25/10 (David Esarey) | CT | Baptist Type Unknown |
Farley | Lucia Farley | 2003 | In 2003, Lucia Farley, 39, associate minister, Messiah Baptist Church, Bridgeport, CT, and former youth minister, Beacon Hill Evangelist Free Church, Monroe, CT, was convicted of abusing a 14-yr-old girl in 2000. Poynteronline (www.poynter.org) – Abuse Tracker Bridgeport (CT), WTNH, 8/23/03 | CT | Baptist - Type Unknown |
Farmer | Patrick K. Farmer | 2007 | In 2007, Patrick K. Farmer, 40, former Sunday School teacher, and paid child care worker, Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX, pleaded guilty and received 6 years deferred adjudication, fines, and community service for abusing 3 girls under 10 years old from 2000-03. There was a lawsuit against Paramount Baptist Church. Registered Sex Offender, Associated Press, 8/2/07 Amarillo Globe-News, 8/1/07 Ethics Daily, 8/1/07 | TX | SBC |
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Farren | David Wayne Farren | 2016 | David Wayne Farren, sexually assaulted a 16-yr-old girl in 2013 when he was her youth pastor and another teenage girl he met at church. See sentencing below. He is to register as a sex offender upon release from prison.
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/texarkana-pastor-sentenced-to-15-years-for-sexual-abuse/91-480758190 | AR | SBC | ||
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Felts | Timothy Ronald Felts | 2009 | Timothy Ronald Felts, youth pastor, North Springfield Baptist Church, Springfield, TN Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/cheatham/2016/07/12/ex-ashland-city-business-owner-indicted-12- sex-charges/87001180/ Youth minister faces sex charges, WSMV-Nashville, 6/9/09 (Timothy Felts) OUTCOME: Convicted of sexual battery in 2009 and listed as a sex offender. Convicted again in 2016 of three counts of aggravated statutory rape as well as attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor for offenses that occurred in 2015 and 2016. Serving a 14-year prison sentence in Tennessee. Felts is on the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry | TN | SBC |
Fiek | Gunther Fiek | 2001 | In 2001, Gunther Fiek, 30, Martial arts instructor, Sunday School and soccer camp, Eastside Baptist Church, Marietta, GA, was sentenced to 90 years in prison for abusing multiple children between 1996-2000. OUTCOME: Sentenced to more than 90 years in Cobb County, Ga., in 2001 after being convicted of 21 different felony offenses, including aggravated child molestation and felony child molestation, according to his Georgia prison and court records. See Edwards and Stafford for other Eastside Baptist Church accounts. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.bpnews.net/7002/manhunt-ends-for-church-member-accused-of-molesting-7-students www.wsbtv.com, 10/19/01 | GA | SBC |
Finney | Joshua Finney | 2012 | Joshua Finney, youth pastor, FBC, Conestee, SC, sentenced to three years for second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. He is to register as a sex offender for life. https://www.wyff4.com/article/former-youth-pastor-goes-to-prison-for-sex-crime/7007537 | SC | Baptist Type Independ ent |
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Fischer
Tonja Stovall Fisher
2002
Tonja Stovall Fishcer, former teacher Court of Conviction: Nueces County, 2002
OUTCOME: Registered as a sex offender for the sexual assault of a teenage male student. Given 10 years community supervision in 2002.
Houston Chronicle has her on their database. I do not know what association she has with Southern Baptist. I have not found an article yet. Search Tonja Stovall Zamora, Tonja Fischer Zamora
Listed on Houston Chronicle Database
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Flournoy
Shane Flournoy
2008
Shane Flournoy, youth pastor, sign language teacher, dorm supervisor at theTX School for the Deaf
TX
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OUTCOME: Convicted of four charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 for abusing at least five
boys in Harris County and separately convicted of having improper relations with a student in Travis County. He
was prosecuted for offenses that occurred between 2000 and 2007. His victims included a student he molested as
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a dorm supervisor for the Texas School for the Deaf. Sentenced to six years in prison in 2009 in Travis County and sentenced to 15 years in 2010 in Harris County. Incarcerated in Texas. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/Texas-School-for-the-Deaf-worker-arrested-on-sex-8467097.php Man sentenced to prison for sex with student, 2/24/09 (Shane Flournoy) | |||||
Forse | John Forse | 1994 | John Forse, contract employee who coordinated music pageants at Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX, pleaded guilty and received deferred adjudication and 10 years’ probation after molesting teen in choir room. He remains a registered sex offender and was later convicted of a pornography charge. See Houston Chronicle Article https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/Southern-Baptist-sexual-abuse-spreads-as-leaders- 13588038.php | TX | SBC |
Fort | Earl L. Fort | 2004 | In 2004, Earl L. Fort, retired minister, Central Baptist Church, Forest Grove, OR, was sentenced to 5 years in prison and 5 years probation for abusing a child in 1987. Child Advocates United – 10/30/04 | OR | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Fortner | Trevor | 2013 | Trevor Jacob Fortner, 25, youth minister, Fifth Street Baptist Church, Levelland, TX and worked in publications and graphics at First Baptist Church Lubbock, TX, pleaded guilty in Lubbock to attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor. Sentenced to 48 months in prison and will serve 3 years’ probation after release from prison. Note: Article noted victim was undercover officer posing as 15-yr. old girl. https://www.lubbockonline.com/article/20131018/NEWS/310189749 Minister charged with enticing minor, www.apbnews.com, 5/13/13 | TX | SBC |
Foster | Chad Foster | 2011 | In 2011, Chad Foster a youth pastor for Community of Faith Church and former youth pastor for Second Baptist Church of Houston was charged with online solicitation of minor, sexual assault of 16 yr old girl and 14 year old girl. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/tomball/news/article/Cypress-youth-pastor-sentenced-to-5-years-for- 9408835.php OUTCOME: Convicted of three counts of sexual assault of a child (16-year-old female) and two counts of criminal solicitation of a minor; sentenced to five years in 2013. Released. Registered sex offender. | TX | SBC |
Francis | Harley Francis | 1986 | In 1986, Harley Francis, deacon and Sunday School teacher, Powers Drive Baptist Church, Orlando, FL, was convicted of abusing 6 girls ages 6-13. Was sentenced June 1986. Don’t have the information. http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1986-04-26/news/0220000219 1 francis-berry-girls Florida Today, 4/26/86 | FL | SBC |
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Freemon | Monte Ray Freemon | 1998 | In 1998, Monte Ray Freemon, 68, former deacon, FBC, Coppell, TX, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for molestation in 1997. www.reformation.com, 2/27/98 | TX | SBC |
Fulton | Jeremy Fulton | 2009 | Jeremy Fulton, youth minister, after-school and summer camp programs at Mariner’s Temple Baptist Church, NY, pleaded guilty to rape. Cleric guilty of raping churchgoing children, North Country Gazette, 4/5/11 (Jeremy Fulton) | NY | Baptist Type Unknown |
Gable | Jermey Patrick Gable | 2007 | In 2007, Jermey Patrick Gable, 31, former youth minister, FBC, 115 NE Solida Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL, pleaded no contest on charge of child abuse and was sentenced to 5 yrs. probation. | FL | SBC |
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OUTCOME: Convicted of cruelty toward a child on July 31, 2007. Pleaded no contest to that charge and received five years probation, which was terminated early on July 15, 2011, according to St. Lucie County circuit court records Listed on Houston Chronicle Database TC Palm/Fort Pierce - Tribune, 7/13/07 www.stopbaptistpredators.org | |||||
Gagnon | Robert Gagnon | 2010 | Failed to Report Abuse sex abuse Valley Christian Church, Conway, NH, was associated with the SBC. As of 3/4/2019, website stated the church is permanently closed. See Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon and Michael Wedge. http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2010/01_02/2010_02_05_Colquhoun_PoliceChurch.htm N.H. Baptist minister, elders found guilty of failing to report abuse, ABP, 11/30/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon) Conway church elders found guilty of not reporting suspected child abuse, WMWV Radio (NH), 11/23/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Robert Gagnon) Police: Church officials didn't report sex abuse, New Hampshire Union Leader, 2/5/10 (Timothy Dillmuth, Richard Eland, Michael Wedge, & Robert Gagnon) | NH | SBC |
Ganzel | Timothy J. Ganzel | 1987 | In 1987, Timothy J. Ganzel, youth minister, Wisconsin Grace Baptist Church, Racine, WI, was sentenced to 1 yr. in prison for abusing a teenage boy. He was convicted 1994. Registered as a Sexual Offender | WI | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Capital Times, 4/21/87 | |||||
Garcia | Andres Garcia | 2007 | In 2007, Andres Garcia, 71, pastor, Primera Iglesia Bautista del Sur Colirio, 1641 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA, was sentenced to 270 days in jail, convicted of lewd and lascivious conduct to a 12-yr-old girl. Listed as a Registered Sex Offender. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Appeal-Democrat, 7/24/07 and 5/11/07 www.stopbaptistpredators.org OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in California for conviction of lewd and lascivious conduct with a girl under 14 years old. Served less than a year, according to sex offender record | CA | SBC |
Garcia | Lujon Augustin“Fernando”Garcia | 1999 | In 1999, Lujon Augustin “Fernando” Garcia, 42, Hispanic Ministry, Abbeville Baptist Association, Greenwood, SC, was arrested for abusing a 13 –yr-old boy in 1999. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Index-Journal OUTCOME: Charged with dozens of felonies in a scandal that shocked Hispanic congregants in Greenwood in 2000. Pleaded guilty to 47 charges in 2001 and admitted to abusing 23 children aged 5 to 13; other charges dropped in a plea deal. Sentenced to at least 50 years in prison. The Associated Press reported that police found a list of names and videotapes showing victims from Atlanta and Carson City, Nev. Incarcerated in South Carolina. | SC | SBC |
Garcia | Luis Federico Garcia | 2006 | Luis Federico Garcia, pastor of Spanish ministries, First Baptist Church, Pelham, pleaded guilty to three charges of first-degree sexual abuse involving three girls younger than 12 years old. Bhamnews.com, December 12, 2006 AP 1/29/01 3 girls ages 6,7,8 - Admitted molesting 23 victims ages 5-13 OUTCOME: Registered sex offender. Convicted in 2007 of three counts of sexual abuse in Shelby County, Ala. The victim was an 8-year-old female. Lives in the Dominican Republic. | AL | SBC |
Garcia | Ruben A. Garcia | 2016 | Ruben A. Garcia, associate pastor and youth pastor, Betania Baptist Church, Austin, TX, | TX | SBC |
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OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty to enticing a child with intent to commit a felony; sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication on Sept. 24, 2018. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://haysfreepress.com/2017/06/21/pastor-arrested-for-sexual-assault-of-a-child/ | |||||
Gardiner –not listed | David Gardiner | 2003 | In 2003, David Gardiner, 43, pastor, Liverpool, NY, was arrested for abusing a girl under age of 11 in 2002. WTVH, 3/8/03 | NY | Baptist - Type Unknown |
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Gerald | Mickey Odell Gerald II | 2007 | Mickey Odell Gerald II CHURCH POSITION: Youth minister OUTCOME: Pleaded no contest to sexual assault of a child and to aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to his appeal. Found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to six years in prison; given probation on the other charge. Currently a registered sex offender in Texas. Conviction and sentence affirmed in 2015. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database | TX | SBC |
Geren | Keith Geren | 1994 | In 1994, Keith Geren, youth minister, Wayside Baptist Church, Miami, FL, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for molesting 12 boys. Wayside Baptist Church, Miami, FL, received a $6.7 million judgment for negligence in hiring | FL | SBC |
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and retaining Keith Geren. The church didn’t do a background or reference check or a job application, though Geren did admit urges to molest boys.
Keith Geren is listed on National Sex Offender Registry. Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 2/6/94
Giles
Jonathan Tyler Giles
2011
Jonathan Tyler Giles, youth minister, Spring Creek Baptist Church, Clarksville, TN
24-year-old Jonathan Tyler Giles served as a youth pastor before his arrest in June 2009 on three counts of statutory rape by an authority figure, two counts of solicitation of minor and sexual battery by an authority figure involving three teenage girls who attended Spring Creek Baptist Church.
Giles pleaded guilty in January 2011 in a plea bargain reached to keep victims from having to testify in court. He was sentenced to two years in prison and placed on a post-trial diversion allowing him to avoid jail time if he completed 240 hours of public service, lived with his parents out of town and stayed in school.
https://baptistnews.com/article/sunday-school-worker-charged-with-abuse/ http://www.timesnews.net/News/2011/01/14/Youth-group-leader-pleads-guilty-to-statutory-rape
Additional sex charge for former minister, The Leaf Chronicle (TN), 1/21/10 (Jonathan Tyler Giles) Youth pastor faces sex charges, The Tennessean, 6/26/09 (Jonathan Tyler Giles)
Ex-minister asks for lower bond in sex abuse case, The Leaf-Chronicle, 7/6/09 (Jonathan Tyler Giles)
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Gillett
Derek Gillett
2008
Derek Gillett, pastor, Cornerstone Community Church, Forsyth County, GA, and previously youth director, Midway United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, GA, p
CHURCH POSITION: pastor, Cornerstone Community Church, Forsyth County, GA CHRUCH POSITION: youth director, Midway United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, GA
leaded guilty to two child molestation charges in May 2008
and sentenced to 10 years in prison; 10 years probation. Released. Registered Sex Offender in Georgia.
OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Georgia. Pleaded guilty to two child molestation charges in May 2008 and
sentenced to 10 years in prison; 10 years probation. Released.
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://dannimoss.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/derek-gillett-pleads-guilty-to-child-molestation-30-year-sentence/ | |||||
Gilmore | Tommy Gilmore | 2006 Abuse 68-69 | Tommy Gilmore, former youth and education minister, First Baptist Church, Farmers Branch, TX, was accused by www.stopbaptistpredators.org | TX GA FL | SBC |
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Gilyard | Darrell Gilyard | 2008 and 2007 | In 2007, Darrell Gilyard, 45, pastor, Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL, was investigated on allegations of inappropriate text messages on daughter’s cell phone. According to reports, there are numerous past reports of inappropriate sexual misconduct with women in past churches. Gilyard has been: Pastor, Metropolitan Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL Pastor, Victory Baptist Church, Richardson, TX Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Former high-profile preacher admits to fathering child, ABP, 12/14/09 (Darrell Gilyard) OUTCOME: Registered sex offender in Florida for two 2009 convictions of lewd and lascivious molestation of two teenage girls, one between 12 and 15 years old and another under 16. He went back to work at another church in 2012 after serving a three-year prison term. Worked at a large church in Dallas County in the 1990s, but he left the state for Florida after being publicly accused of molesting young congregants, according to articles published by the Dallas Morning News. | FL TX OK | SBC |
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Gilyard pleads not guilty to lewdness charge, EthicsDaily, 2/6/08 (Darrell Gilyard) Gilyard charged on texts to teen, Florida Times-Union, 1/15/08 (Darrell Gilyard) |
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Gleason | Henry David Gleason | 2018 | In 2018, Henry David Gleason, retired priest, Harmony Star Freewill Baptist Church, Claremore, OK, was charged with sexual abuse of three minor females, the youngest age seven. Retired Claremore pastor accused of molestation, sexual battery. | OK | Baptist Type Unknown |
Goben | Gregory Charles Goben | 1988 | In 1988, Gregory Charles Goben, pastor, Outreach Baptist Church, Garland, TX, pleaded guilty to five charges of burglary of a habitation and sexual assault and five charges of aggravated sexual assault and was sentenced to 10 life terms. http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl/1988 565891/minister-gets-10-life-terms-in-rapes-burglaries.html - I can’t open | TX | SBC |
Golatt | Angelo“Doggie”Golatt | 2012 | Angelo “ Doggie” Golatt, youth pastor, Buhl’s Calvary Assembly of God and former youth leader, Donahue Family Church, Pineville, LA, where the male victims between ages 9-19 attended. Why Does HC Have as SBC Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://magicvalley.com/news/local/west-end/former-buhl-youth-pastor-held-in-louisiana-for-more- than/article_df714204-6bca-11e0-bfd8-001cc4c03286.html OUTCOME: Sentenced in March 2012 to four counts of forcible rape; serving a 40-year sentence in Louisiana state prison, according to an interview with a Louisiana prison spokesman. | LA | SBC |
Goodrich | Brian“Doug”Goodrich, Jr. | 2007 | In 2007, Brian “Doug” Goodrich, Jr., 26, volunteer youth worker and SEBTS student, Providence Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC, was sentenced to 13 yrs. in prison in exchange for guilty pleas on 2 counts of statutory sex offense, 4 counts of 1st degree sexual exploitation of minor, 2 counts of taking indecent liberties with a child (8 boys ages 13-15 who were part of Bible study). The abuse occurred in 2005 while intern at Providence Baptist Church. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database www.ethicsdaily.com, 8/21/07, 9/19/07, www.Newsobserver.com, 8/17/07 and 18/07www.wral.com, 12/15/07 OUTCOME: Serving a 13-year minimum prison sentence for six felonies, including two counts of statutory rape and four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Incarcerated in North Carolina. Scheduled release date listed as Aug.13, 2020. | NC | SBC |
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Gorzelancz yk | Nathan John Gorzelancz yk | 2017 | Nathan John Gorzelanczyk, youth counselor, church volunteer, local churches and with the Guardian ad Litem program Why Does HC Have as SBC Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.clickorlando.com/news/new-victims-come-forward-in-case-of-volusia-youth-counselor-accused-of- molesting-boy OUTCOME: Convicted of lewd or lascivious molestation (four counts) with a child or children under 16 and possession of a photo showing sexual performance of a child. Registered sex offender and incarcerated in Florida. | FL | SBC |
Grabarkiew icz | Audrey Grabarkiew icz | 2012 | Audrey Grabarkiewicz, former preschool teacher, Lake Bowen Baptist Church, Inman, SC, pleaded guilty to 10 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and was sentenced to probation for 3 years and was to serve 120 hours of community served. Grabarkiewicz and another teacher hosted summertime sex gatherings for middle school and high school students. Unlike the other teacher, Brabarkiewicz was not charged with having sex with a minor. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/audrey-grabarkiewicz-and-sarah-lindsay-pictures-teachers-charged-in-sex-party- case/ | SC | SBC |
Grant | Kelly Malcolm Grant | 2007 | In 2007, Kelly Malcolm Grant, 43, former missions coordinator, parent volunteer in youth program, Westview Baptist Church, Calgary, Canada, was arrested with 14 sex-related charges involving 3 girls under the age 14 in 1994. Abuse occurred as volunteer, Centre Street Church, Calgary, Canada. Regina Leader-Post, 10/9/07 Edmonton Sun, 10/6/07 stopbaptistpredators.com | Cana da | Baptist Type Unknown |
Gray | Brian Clay Gray | 2013 | Brian Clay Gray, pastor of Anchor Baptist Church, Wheatland, CA, pleaded guilty to sex with a 15-yr-old girl. Gray was sentenced to 8 years and 4 mo. in state prison and must register as a sex offender. He could be out in 4 yrs and 2 mo. | CA | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Not on SBC Workspace https://www.mercurynews.com/2013/06/26/northern-california-pastor-sentenced-to-eight-years-for-statutory-rape/ Pastor pleads guilty to sex with minor charges, www.news10.net, 5-23-13http://www.news10.net/news/article/246169/2/Wheatland-pastor-pleads-guilty-to-sex-with-minor-charges | |||||||
Gray | David Ray Gray | 2010 | In 2010, David Ray Gray, 61, minister of music, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Scurry, TX, was sentenced to five years in federal prison, following his guilty plea in February 2010 to a two-count indictment charging felony child pornography offenses in 2009. Kindeade also ordered Gray to serve a 10-year term of supervised release following his incarceration. He must surrender to the Bureau of Prisons on May 24, 2011. https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/txn/PressRel11/gray david PSC sen pr.html Kaufman County church official indicted for child porn, The Herald Banner (Greenville, TX) , 12/18/09 (David Ray Gray) | TX | Baptist Type Unknown | ||
Gray | Robert“Bob” Gray | 2006 Abuse 1980s | Deceased Robert “Bob” Gray, 80, former pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL, was charged with 2 counts of capital sexual battery for abusing two 9 year old girls in the 1980s and a 9 year old girl in 1947. Gray was also assistant pastor, Hampton Baptist Church, ?, ? Gray’s death ended the criminal case but not the civil lawsuit. Judge says sexual abuse case involving repressed memory may proceed, EthicsDaily, 2/25/08 (Bob Gray / Trinity Baptist) www.firstcoastnews.com, 10/26/06 | FL | SBC | ||
Greene | Edward D. Greene | 2008 |
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2008/04/23/updated-alleged-victim-files-suit-against-baptist-church-former- pastor/zi64zu7/ - Updated: Alleged victim files suit against Baptist church, former pastor, My Suburban Life, 4/23/08 (Edward Greene – Marquette Manor Baptist Church and Academy, Downers, Grove, IL) | NC | Baptist Type Independ ent |
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Ex-youth pastor sentenced to prison for molesting teen girl, 3/28/08 (Edward Edward E. Greene / Frank Stima / Howard L. Blattel / John Puga) www.aboms.com – Abominations, posted 4/18/06 | |||||||||||
Griffin | James Robert Griffin | 2007 | James Robert Griffin, 67, volunteer associate pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, Slidell, LA, and volunteer, Grace Memorial Baptist Church, Slidell, LA, was charged with 2 counts of aggravated sex crimes involved juveniles and 100 counts of possession of child pornography. 2 girls ages 13 and 15 in 2006. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA, 10/27/07 www.stopbaptistpredators.org
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Grose | Scott Grose | 2008 | Scott Grose, youth volunteer, First Baptist Church, Sellersburg, IN OUTCOME: Sentenced in 2010 (following a guilty plea) to 20 years on charges of child molestation and sexual misconduct with a minor. Incarcerated in Indiana. In 2008, he was ordered to complete six years probation after pleading guilty to two counts of child solicitation charge and ordered to register as a sex offender Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Church volunteer wanted by police turns himself in, 7/8/08 (Scott Grose)(video) Police search for man wanted in child molestation cases, 7/7/08 (Scott Grose) | IN | SBC | ||||||
Guenther | Kyle Guenther | 2002 | The former minister of a southeast Kansas Baptist Church has been charged with molesting a teen-age girl. 37- yr-old, Kyle Guenther of Iola was charged Wednesday in Allen County with five counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, and four counts of aggravated sodomy. County Attorney Nanette Kemmerly-Weber says the charges stem from 15 alleged incidents between Guenther and the girl. The girl was 14 in November 1999 when the alleged assaults began. Don’t know name of church | KA MO | Baptist Type Unknown | ||||||
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Haby | Dan William Haby Jr. | 2016 | Dan William Haby Jr., 52, abused 2 teenage boys. Haby pleaded guilty to two of six charges of indecency with a child. Sentenced him to seven years of deferred adjudication probation. As long as he abides by the terms of his sentence his case will be dismissed with not conviction on this record after 7 years. He must register as a sex offender for life. He must receive sex offender treatment and counseling and avoid contact with anyone younger than 17.
https://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/news/former-alvarado-pastor-admits-to-indecency-with- children/article_7c5ff410-c9ff-11e5-bdc1-6fe172a3f4f3.html | TX | SBC | ||
Halsey | Thomas Warren Halsey | 2014 | Thomas Warren Halsey, deacon, First Baptist Church , Leesburg, was found guilty 2016 for abuse than happened in 2014. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database http://www.dailycommercial.com/article/20160330/News/303309988 http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-03-28/news/os-church-deacon-child-sex-abuse-20140328 1 church- deacon-tree-house-abusing-girl OUTCOME: Convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation of a child under 12. Sentenced to life in July 2016, according to court and prison records. Incarcerated in Florida | FL | SBC | ||
Hambright | Gary Willard Hambright | 1987 | Deceased of abusing multiple boys. | CA | SBC |
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Hammonds | Carlton F. Hammonds | 2009 | Carlton F. Hammonds, pastor, Willows Baptist Church, Willows, CA, found guilty of annoying or molesting a girl under 18 years old. Not on SBC Workspace, May be Fundaments Baptist Rape allegation stuns prosecutor, defense, Orland Press-Register (CA), 9/28/10 (Carlton F. Hammonds) Three testify pastor sexually abused them, Willows Journal, 9/27/10 (Carlton F. Hammonds) Pastor charged with sexual abuse posts bail, Orland Press Register, 11/27/09 (Carlton Hammonds) Willows pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault on minor, Chico Enterprise-Record, 11/23/09 (Carlton Farnsworth Hammond) | CA | Baptist Type Unknown |
Hampsch | Derrick“Duke”Hampsch | 2015 | In 2015, Derrick “Duke” Hampsch, youth pastor, First Baptist Church, Vincennes, IN, pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct for groping a 14-year old girl and was sentenced to a 20-year sentence for sex acts with members of his youth group. https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/youth-pastor-sentenced-to-years/article_d7173f9e-1910-11e5- 8e1b-e36502a9b033.html Youth pastor sentenced to 20 years. | IN | Baptist Type American Baptist |
Han | Timothy Han | 2009 | Timothy Han, church youth group leader, Miracle Land Korean Baptist Church, Cypress, CA Listed on Houston Chronicle Database OC church youth leader gets jail time for having sex with minor, Southern California Public Radio, 12/24/09 (Timothy Han) OUTCOME: Pleaded guilty in 2009. Sentenced to 90 days and three years probation for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor three years younger than the perpetrator and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, according to Orange County court records. | CA | SBC |
Haney ( | Steven C. Haney | 2009 Abuse 2001 | In 2001, Steven C. Haney, 47, Former Pastor, Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Cordova, TN, the grand jury handed down criminal indictments, rape, 3 counts of sexual battery by authority figure for assaulting a 15 yr. old boy. Registered se offender in Tennessee. Convicted of a 2003 sexual battery by an authority figure and of a 2001 rape in state court. | TN | SBC |
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Listed on Houston Chronicle Database Former Southern Baptist pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse, ABP, 4/30/09 (Steven C. Haney / David Pierce)("Brown asked Southern Baptist leaders to create a national database of clergy convicted, admitted or credibly accused of sexual abuse and create an independent review board to receive and investigate allegations of sexual misconduct.... [T]he SBC Executive Committee opted against the proposal, saying the convention lacked authority to investigate local churches. Time magazine ranked that denial one of the top 10 'under-reported' stories of the year.") | |||||
Hankins | Jason Michael Hankins | 2016 | Jason Michael Hankins, former staff member, Shades Crest Baptist Church, Family Life Center, Birmingham, AL, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child, plus 20 more years of possessing child pornography. He will remain on supervised release for the rest of his life. https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2016/08/former church.html https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2015/05/former hoover church worker pl.html | AL | SBC |
Hannah | Jeff Hannah | 2007 | Jeff Hannah, 42, preacher, taught Sunday School, and Lead Worship Music, FBC, Romeoville, IL In 1996, Hannah (31) was former youth pastor, Crossroads Church, Libertyville, Listed on Sex Offender Registry Chicago Sun-Times, 8/25/07, 8/22/07, and 8/21/07 Chicago Tribune, 10/11/96 and 8/20/07www.stopbaptistpredators.org | IL | SBC |
Hanson | Frederick Douglas Hanson | 2008 | Frederick Douglas Hanson, minister, Free Will Baptist Church in Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, Canada, was sentenced to 18 months in jail on one count of sexual exploitation and one count of sexual interference. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/former-baptist-minister-sentenced-for-sexual-touching-1.927716 | Cana da | Baptist Type Unknown |
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Former Baptist minister Fred Hanson sentenced to 18 months for sexual touching, Canadian Crime News, 6/19/10 (Fred Hanson) New Brunswick clergyman facing charges, The Globe and Mail, 8/7/08 (Fred Douglas Hanson) | |||||
Harmon | Clyde. Stephen Harmon | 2010 | In 2004, Clyde. Stephen Harmon, pastor for 15 yrs., Maineville Baptist Church, Maineville, OH and former employee, Landmark Baptist Temple. He pleaded guilty to molesting 5 boys ages 12-15. Local Baptist camp being sued, Commonwealth Journal (Somerset, KY), 2/6/10 (Claude Stephen Harmon) WLWT.com, 10/4/04 | OH | Baptist - Type Unknown |
Harris | James Benjamin Harris | 2012 | James Benjamin Harris, volunteer middle school Sunday School teacher, youth counselor, Brookwood Baptist Church, Lawrenceville, GA. Passed a background check done by the church. Listed on Houston Chronicle Database https://www.ajc.com/news/local/sunday-school-teacher-charged-with-molesting-year- old/3h8I3jTNcP4mspd2kEyK0L/ Sunday School teacher charged with molesting 14-year-old, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 1/19/11 (James Benjamin Harris) OUTCOME: Convicted, following guilty pleas, of three counts of child molestation and one of enticing a child for indecent purposes in Gwinnett County, Ga. Sentenced in 2012 to 12 years confinement years, three years probation on first charge and 15 years probation on remaining three charges. Incarcerated in Georgia. | GA | SBC |
Harris | John J. Harris Jr. | 2009 | John H. Harris, Jr. preacher, Galilee Baptist Church, Trenton, NJ, agreed to pay a former church employee $50,000 to resolve allegations the woman was sexually harassed by the pastor and then fired after reporting his alleged conduct to church officials. Baptist Type Unknown https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/09/trenton church pastor charged.html https://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2010/07/trenton_church_to_pay_50000_to.html | NJ | Baptist Type Unknown |
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New Jersey investigating Rev. John J. Harris and Galilee Baptist Church in Trenton for sexual harassment and retaliation, New Jersey News Room, 9/25/09 (John J. Harris) | |||||
Harris | John Edgar Harris | 2017 | John Edgar Harris, former employee, Glynwood Baptist Church, Prattville, AL, pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual assault and facilitating the travel of a child for an unlawful sex act. As of Nov. 2, 2018, no court date has been set. Watch for sentencing. https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/crime/2018/11/02/former-prattville-youth-minister-john-edgar- harris-pleads-not-guilty-child-sex-charges/1858430002/ https://www.al.com/news/montgomery/index.ssf/2017/10/former church employee arreste.html | AL | SBC |
Harris | James Richard Harris | 2009 | In 2009, James Richard Harris, pastor, Second Baptist Church, Belle Glade, FL, was charged with sexual assault of a child. “He was found guilty of performing two sex acts on a 15-year-old boy he had lured with promises of introductions to football scouts and trainers to further the teen’s chances of NFL stardom.” Some articles say Second Baptist Church, Belle Glade, FL. I can’t find a Second Baptist Church. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2012-10-09-fl-rev-james-harris-sentencing-20121009-story.html Revealed: Pervert pastor ‘who tried to kill himself’ in courtroom drama swallowed MINTS instead of pills. | FL | Baptist Type Uncertain |
Hattler | Patrick Clinton Hatter | 2014 | In 2014, Patrick Clinton Hattler, church employee, Cornerstone Community Church, SC, was convicted of assault and battery first degree following a guilty plea involving an adult female congregant. In 2001, Hattler, had was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to a 2001 assault with intent to kill charge. OUTCOME: Registered as a sex offender for an assault and battery conviction following a guilty plea involving an adult female congregant. | SC |