A searchable database of public records on abuse and abuse responses in Protestant ministries. Promoting transparency and community safety.

Joined July 2026
ProtestantAccountability.org database is officially online, tracking 2,700+ alleged abusers and enablers across 100+ denominations based on public and court records. Explore the platform and look out for the full press conference recording: protestantaccountability.org…
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Excellent new article in Psychology Today! Link to article in first comment…
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It’s the right thing to do, but he already caused so much harm and destruction. All enabling pastors who finally see the harm they’ve done should resign from ministry permanently. Ideally, they would also face some form of civil/criminal liability.
In 2011, a man warned Dustin Pennington that the worship leader at his Atlanta-area church was molesting boys. Pennington didn't believe him, and didn't look into it. He now believes the abuse continued for years because of that choice. He resigned from ministry in April and is speaking publicly so other pastors don't repeat it. "I felt like a price needed to be paid," he said. "I needed to fall on my sword." roysreport.com/atlanta-pasto…
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We have added over 300 names in the last 5 weeks, almost all from Submission Requests put in through our website. Over 3,000 entries now. Our hope is that by bringing these names and numbers to light, future victims can be prevented.
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Protestant Accountability retweeted
For 8 years, Mike Johnson was a trustee for the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. This raises questions about what he knew concerning the SBC’s clergy sex abuse problem — questions he should have to address. My column today (link in replies)
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Our database is growing faster than we ever expected—proving how deep this need is. But rapid growth means rising operating costs. If you're looking for a trusted way to support survivors and expose the truth, consider backing us: 🔗 protestantaccountability.org… #SupportSurvivors
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This is an excellent example of why the database is necessary. Too many slip through the cracks. Thanks for tagging us, Julie Roys. He has been added. Link in the first comment…
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Protestant Accountability retweeted
In SC, a Southern Baptist church allowed a registered sex offender to participate FOR DECADES. He told detectives he molested 9 boys. But about media attention, pastor says: "Satan would love to disrupt what God is doing in this church." #ThisistheSBC theguardian.com/us-news/2026…
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Convicted sex offender offered opening prayer at rally for GOP Senate nominee in NC —ABC News “Pastor Daimon L. King is a registered sex offender, twice sentenced to prison for convictions involving children,according to state and court records. abcnews.com/Politics/wireSto…
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295 of 2,863 entries in the Protestant Accountability database are labeled "mishandled allegations." Common patterns: • Keeping accused leaders in power • Relocating them to new churches • Prioritizing the institution over survivors • Failing to report potential crimes
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