Baptist Youth Minister Admits to Six Bank Heists

James G. Madison, youth minister at Christian Love Baptist Church in Irvington, New Jersey pleaded guilty to 6 bank robberies and acknowledged others.

Madison, who served time in prison for the murder of his girlfriend in the 80s - started committing the bank robberies soon after his release. At the same time, he volunteered as a youth minister in church and even contributed money.

"I, too, remain a college-educated man who still envisions the American Dream -- raising a family in my own home in the suburbs," Madison wrote to U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares. "I pray that this Court, Your Honor, does not preclude me from ever making that dream come true."

Baptist Minister Sentenced for Sexual Assault

Jerry Carver, formerly a minister at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin Texas was sentenced today to 90 days in Prison followed by additional jail time.

Carver was accused of offering a ride to a teenager at a bus stop, taking him to a park and sexually assaulting him back in 2006. Investigators say he confessed to the sexual encounter.

Baptist Pastor Charged with Setting Fire to Church

Dr. Joseph Howard, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Albany, New York, was arrested on Friday and charged with first degree arson, and is being held without bail. Investigators believe that Howard tried to burn down his church to collect on the insurance.

The Church and Reverend Howard were using federal grants to build low cost housing in a very controversial project in that neighborhood. Investigators say they continue to look into allegations that some of that money was misappropriated.

Thanks to ExChristian.net for bringing this story to our attention.

Youth Pastor Arrested, Charged with 9 Felonies

Christopher Decaire, Youth Pastor at the East Tucson Baptist Church in Arizona was arrested Friday and charged with nine felonies.

Decaire is 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 because police say the abuse may have gone on for a year.

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Baptist Pastor Surrenders to Police

Rev. Darrell Gilyard, pastor of the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida surrendered to police on Monday and was charged with sending sexually explicit text messages to a teenage girl.

Pastor George Harvey has been an outspoken critic of Gilyard since he came to Jacksonville 14 years ago after another church-related sex scandal in Texas. Harvey said he is appalled by the allegations.

After the mother of the 14-year-old went to the Sheriff's Office, she was asked why she waited a month to lodge her complaint with police. She said she'd been told the church was going to handle the matter, the report said.

Picture Poping Pervert Pastor Pleads Guilty

Baptist Pastor Peter Torrence of Ramsgate, Kent, UK pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four months in jail for taking pictures up womens skirts. He was caught by one of his victims after she saw his camera flash go off and chased him.

Baptist Pastor Admits Stealing $18,000 from Church

Sidney B. Walker, Pastor at First Baptist Church in Farrell, Pennsylvania admitted on Tuesday to stealing $18,000 of church funds in March of 2006.

When questioned, Rev. Walker told church officials he’d moved the money to another account, but by March 14, 2007, there was no record of any deposit on behalf of the church made at Sky Bank.

Baptist Convicted for Money Laundering

Nathaniel Alexander of Portsmouth Virginia was one of several people caught up in a check-kiting scheme. Olympic Medalists Steve Riddick and Marion Jones were also involved and are facing jail time.

Alexander, a Portsmouth businessman who was sharing office space with Riddick during the conspiracy, was found guilty of laundering two counterfeit checks for $1 million. He argued at trial that he thought the check was for the purchase of a business he had owned at the time. The jury didn’t believe him.

“The charges against Mr. Alexander are so out of character from his upbringing and involvement in the community,” Bishop James M. Whitaker, pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church in Portsmouth where Alexander attends services, wrote in a letter to the judge.

Baptist Teacher Charged with 295 Counts of Sexual Assault

Jason W. Stalnaker, former teacher at Capitol Baptist School in Dover, Deleware has been arrested and charged with 295 counts of sexual assault of a 15-year old student over a 15 month period from 2002 to 2003.

The sexual abuse allegedly happened at the school or during other school or church activities. Stalnaker has not been affliated with the school or the church for around five years.

Baptist Youth Pastor in Court for Child Molestation

Stephen Douglas Livingston of Odem Texas and youth pastor of First Baptist Church in Stinton is in court on charges of molestation.

Sinton Police Detective Eric Blanchard said authorities discovered child pornography on at least one of Livingston's computers along with journals that detailed encounters with several children.

Baptist Teacher Sentenced for Child Porn

Justin Michael Gillen, formerly a teacher at a private high school for Grand View Baptist Church in Beaver Creek, Oregon was sentenced today to 27 months in federal prison. James admitted in October to having hundreds of images on his computer depicting young boys engaging in sexual acts with adult men.

Baptist Youth Pastor Sentenced for Sex with Teen

Michael Peters, former youth Pastor at Second Baptist Church in Boulder, Colorado was sentenced for having a sexual relationship with a 17 year old girl at his church.

Baptist Pastor Convicted of Tax Evasion

Gregory Clarke, Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Birmingham Alabama, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for filing false income tax returns and under reporting his earned income.