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Assemblies of God churches protected over 190 abuse accused clergy and volunteers for 50 years, enabling repeated abuse of 475+ minors.
An NBC News investigation reveals that Assemblies of God churches have repeatedly protected clergy and volunteers accused of sexual abuse over the past 50 years, allowing nearly 200 individuals—many youth pastors or volunteers—to remain in ministry despite allegations involving over 475 victims, mostly minors.
Leaders often responded with therapy, suspensions, or quiet transfers instead of reporting to police, and some abusers were even celebrated after prison.
The denomination resisted national safety measures like background checks and mandatory reporting, citing legal risk and local autonomy, enabling abuse to continue across multiple states.
Survivors say they were silenced with scripture or blamed, and in dozens of cases, accused individuals were reinstated, leading to further abuse.
Unlike other denominations, the Assemblies of God has not implemented comprehensive reforms.
Las iglesias de las Asambleas de Dios protegieron a más de 190 clérigos y voluntarios acusados de abuso durante 50 años, lo que permitió el abuso repetido de más de 475 menores.