The stories of American church leaders succumbing to sin and committing heinous and atrocious sexual sins seems only to be getting worse and more frequent.
These painful stories of what is taking place in the church continue as recently, the accusations and charges leveled against a Baptist pastor in Tennessee came to light and led to a horrific scene at a local hospital.
As reported by The Christian Post:
David Baker Sr., a Tennessee pastor and father of 11, who served as vice president of Independent Baptist Online College, walked into a local hospital Wednesday and fatally shot himself a day after he was charged with aggravated sexual battery of a minor family member.
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This tragic web spun from the bowels of hell sent the hospital, Maury Regional, into lockdown. The hospital has since released a statement on the matter:
It was discovered that an adult male entered the ED, did not seek medical treatment, and proceeded directly to the public restroom where he administered a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest, discharging the weapon twice. The ED staff initiated life-saving medical treatment; however, he succumbed to his injuries.
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In the wake of this tragic turn of events for everyone involved, the CEO of Maury Regional, Dr. Martin Chaney, offered the hospital’s condolences and prayers to the family who is dealing with untold grief and disbelief at the situation.
“We are deeply saddened by today’s events. Our prayers are extended to the family and friends of this individual as well as the members of our team who responded,” Chaney said. “The welfare and safety of our patients and health care team members are paramount at Maury Regional Health. I am proud of the quick response of our security team, Emergency Department staff and Columbia Police Department.”
A local newspaper, Main Street Maury, reported that Baker had been “booked into the Maury County Jail on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and charged with one count of aggravated sexual battery. Baker was released on $200,000 bond and had been scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Oct. 9.”
The crime was reportedly committed against a minor, who was also a family member of Baker’s.
Far too many crimes like this are being committed by trusted leaders in the church, that should never happen in the body of Christ. Too many leaders are succumbing to their flesh and committing horrific acts while tarnishing the name of Jesus.
Christians must take action to bring an end to this cancer that is killing the witnessing power of the church. Victims must be protected, leadership must stand against corruption and sin while the name of the Lord must be held in high regard and honored for His sacrifice and love for us.
So pray for your pastors, for your church’s leadership and for your communities. Pray that the snares and chains of the devil be broken over people’s lives and that this type of behavior is eradicated from the church once and for all.
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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
