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Longtime pastor with ministry ties in several states arrested on felony sex abuse charges
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Julia Scammahorn, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points : A 70-year-old pastor is being held on a substantial bond. His background includes serving at a church since 2007 and graduating from a Baptist college in 1981.
From Pleasanton, Kan.: A 70-year-old pastor is being held on a substantial bond. He faces serious charges, including unlawful relations with a minor. The pastor's ministerial career spans several decades and multiple states. His background includes serving at a church since 2007 and graduating from a Baptist college in 1981. Further details about the case are available. The pastor was booked into a justice center and is being held at a correctional facility. His bond is set at $750,000.
The pastor's ministry has ties to several states, including Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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