
Arkansas: Lawsuit accuses Assembly of God pastor, church of sexual assault over 20 year span
Note: These first two pervy pastors are from two different Assemblies of God churches in Arkansas.
Arkansas: Lawsuit alleges negligence by Little Rock church in sexual abuse of girl
California pastor arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges
Idaho youth pastor sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of a minor
Louisiana: Ex-priest indicted for allegedly raping disabled child while ministering in New Orleans
Michigan: Church leadership knew about alleged sexual abuse by youth pastor, lawsuits claim
Michigan youth pastor arrested on child sex charges
New York: Pagan church leader charged with abusing two boys in Albany County
Ohio United Methodist Church sued, accused of failing to act on abuse warnings
Ohio: Covington pastor admits to sexually abusing 14-year-old girl at church
Texas: 70-year-old Texas pastor accused of sexually assaulting teen at gym
Texas: Arlington pastor arrested in Irving, charged with indecency of a child, affidavit says
Texas: Lawsuit filed against former Round Rock pastor convicted for possession of child pornography
Of course, the vast majority of crooked or pervy religious leaders get away with everything. Of those that are caught, many are quietly reassigned to other duties, not defrocked or punished. Of the few cases that aren’t hushed up, there’s no knowing how many make the news, but undoubtedly I miss most of them, in compiling this list.

Previously in God’s divine plan
2/6/2026

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