Independent Baptist Pastor and Former Mayoral Candidate Charged With Sexual Battery Commits Suicide

I saw that in the news yesterday. Let's get all of them that abuse kids and adults.

1 hour ago, Pastor Matt said:

I saw that in the news yesterday. Let's get all of them that abuse kids and adults.

I agree. The sad part is that these types of people seem to flock together, ie, Dave Hyles. This church is within a half hour of my home. I have a friend who is a big supporter of this church and pastor. He now lives in Ohio now and is a good friend of Dave Hyles. He recommends this church, the Bible collegand the writings/Bible studies put out DH and this pastor. I've had to distance myself from him. There are several other churches here, in Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama that have had pastors resign or have fired their pastors because of sexual impropriety. And then we have had the high profile issues with Tony Evans and Robert Morris. Lord help us. So many wolves in sheeps clothing.

I heard that with Pastor David Baker's arrest that it involved one of his underage girls. Is that true?

Just finished watching this video (warning: graphic descriptions)

1 hour ago, Pastor Matt said:

I heard that with Pastor David Baker's arrest that it involved one of his underage girls. Is that true?

Just finished watching this video (warning: graphic descriptions)

 

 

That is what we have been told. It's sad that he's attacked several accusers and stood with the perpetrator instead. I was once asked to go to revival services at Family Baptist Church, but, knowing that David Hyles was there and was going to be one of the speakers I declined the invite. I can't recommend the church, especially in light of what has happened. I have been a member of several churches that have gone through this kind of thing, and NONE OF THEM handled this well, instead covering it up 

Lord help us if we continue to allow this kind of thing to go unreported, and undealt with. 

I have to say this, though. I do feel sorry for his wife and his kids. This has got to be hard on them. The unwanted attention that this has brought upon them is most likely unbearable. I'm praying for them, and for Family Baptist Church. It's a very sad situation.