Ex-Southern Baptist Head Axed Over Sex Assault Claim

The Christian Post reports:

Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt has been formally suspended as pastor emeritus at First Baptist Church Woodstock in Georgia after an investigation deemed credible allegations that he sexually assaulted a younger pastor’s wife several years ago.

While praising “the supernatural work of God” over the last three decades, church leaders said they believe “this decision aligns with our biblical theology as a church regarding spiritual leaders being above reproach (1 Tim. 3:2).” The report called the allegation against the 69-year-old Hunt, who served as SBC president from 2008 to 2010, “credible.”

The incident occurred while she stayed in a condo adjacent to Hunt’s during a brief vacation. In addition to inappropriately touching her against her wishes, Hunt is accused of telling the woman he wanted to have sex with her three times a day.

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