Faith
Assemblies of God Fights CEO Deposition in Abuse Case
Faith Facts
- The Assemblies of God seeks to quash the deposition of General Superintendent Doug Clay in the ongoing Chi Alpha lawsuit.
- Plaintiffs allege sexual abuse by former minister Daniel Savala while participating in a church-sponsored college ministry.
- Court filings claim the denomination has not fully complied with records requests related to the case.
Attorneys for the Assemblies of God have asked a Texas judge to stop a scheduled deposition of Doug Clay, citing lack of personal knowledge about day-to-day operations. Plaintiffs allege they experienced sexual abuse within Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, impacting their faith and trust in church leadership.
The legal dispute addresses transparency, with claims that church leadership did not uphold Christian responsibility in protecting vulnerable members. The case highlights the ongoing need for faith-based organizations to foster accountability and care for the afflicted, in accordance with Biblical values.
“While Defendant The General Council of the Assemblies of God publicly proclaims it is being transparent and forthright with what it learns about this sex abuse scandal, its actions in this Court are the exact opposite,” the plaintiffs’ attorneys stated.
Believers are called to stand for truth, healing, and justice, especially for those who have been wounded. This case challenges Christian communities to examine how they can better reflect Christ’s love in their protection of the innocent.
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