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(RNS) — An Indiana Baptist pastor, Benkert played a key role in setting up an investigation into how SBC leaders have responded to the issue of abuse. He also reported a church that had platformed former SBC President Johnny Hunt, who has been credibly accused of sexual assault.
Pastor Johnny Hunt, 69, returned to preaching on Sunday after an eight-month break following the Southern Baptist Church's sexual abuse report.
(RNS) — Hunt told a Florida megachurch that false allegations had ruined his life but he still has faith in Jesus.
Four ministers who spent months counseling Johnny Hunt are drawing criticism from victim advocates and some Southern Baptist Convention leaders for saying the disgraced evangelical leader is restored and ready to return to ministry.