Church Leaders Speak Out After Florida Youth Pastor's Arrest Over Alleged Sexual Relationship With a Minor

Leaders of a Florida church publicly addressed the arrest of a youth pastor who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a minor, according to a report broadcast September 23 by WCJB, the ABC affiliate serving north-central Florida.

Per the station's report, the arrest prompted church leadership to speak out about the allegations and what they mean for the congregation. The accusations described by WCJB are allegations; no conviction has been reported, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

This site does not name people accused in these cases. WCJB's video report, linked here, contains the station's full account, including what church leaders said.