Texas Youth Pastor Charged With Soliciting Child Sex

Houston’s Fox affiliate reports:

Through a multi-agency effort, law enforcement has made nine arrests of predators in Houston and the greater Houston-area targeting children online. One of the arrests was a pastor at a Baytown church. Lawrence Hopkins was arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office on June 23. On Thursday, FOX 26 spoke with the District Attorney’s Office who says Hopkins has worked at various churches throughout the state.

Church officials released a statement: “Dr. Hopkins’ actions oppose the message of the Gospel and have caused immense pain to both his immediate family and his church family. We humbly ask for your prayers. Our hearts find hope in God’s faithfulness, and we will stand firm on the promise: And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

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Authorities say Lawrence Hopkins may have also been a pastor in Midlothian and College Station, and they’re encouraging any victims to come forward. https://t.co/GKDELJ3TKR

— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) July 7, 2022