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minister told the child's parents that
Ballenger 'just loved children,' and, 'You don't have a case.'" The church settled the lawsuit out of court and the terms were not disclosed. At the criminal trial, three young women testified deacon A.V. Ballenger "had fondled them years ago." One of those girls testified that she was molested on the Hammond church bus. A former security officer at the church testified he saw Ballenger fondle a young girl in 1978 or 1979 in a Sunday school room after being called to the room by a female teacher. In 1993, Ballenger was sentenced to five years in prison.
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October 12 advertisement in the Hammond Times. According to the lawyer, "a church program instructor led her to a room and
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Until 2011, First
Baptist Church also hosts three national conferences. The first Pastors' School invites pastors, assistant pastors, Christian leaders, school administrators, and Christian laymen to a week of training and learning. Its Youth Conference is held in mid-July and is for the youth and
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Baptist Church of Hammond were sued "for negligence in connection with alleged sexual assaults on a mentally disabled church member over a six-year period" The lawyer for the woman, Vernon Petri, "says Hyles is a defendant because he failed to protect the woman", such
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By April 1888, B.P. Hewitt became the church's permanent pastor and Allen Hill went on to start several other churches. Needing more room, Hewitt moved the church's meeting place to the Hohman Opera House at the corner of State and Hohman. In 1889, the church erected its own structure for $ 2,358
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in a 1991 article reported that Hyles was sued for $ 1 million by the parents of the girl. The paper reported the "lawsuit claims Hyles and the church had not fulfilled their obligation to ensure that children were protected from harm during Sunday school." Furthermore, the lawsuit "claims the
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After Hyles' death in 2001, Jack Schaap, Hyles' son-in-law, succeeded as pastor. Schaap's sermons were controversial. On July 31, 2012, Schaap was fired "due to a sin that has caused him to forfeit his right to be our pastor". Schaap reportedly admitted to deacons of the church that he had an
203:. Its first meeting was on November 14, 1887, with 12 members on the 28th. However, it originally met in the Morton House Hotel which stood on what is currently the 100 block of Willow Court. Allen Hill's pastorate was short lived at approximately 4 months.
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In 1991, a First
Baptist Church of Hammond deacon, A.V. Ballenger, molested a 7-year-old girl in her Hammond Sunday school class. During a Sunday school class "a church worker reportedly witnessed the act and removed the girl from the room, police said." The
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Christian women of all ages. Currently First Baptist Church still hosts the three national conferences. The first widely known as "Servant's Conference", youth conference, and ladies conference. The Church also hosts youth camps and youth revivals.
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magazine about First
Baptist Church stated, "A string of assaults and sexual crimes committed by pastors across the country have one thing in common: The perpetrators have ties to the megachurch in Hammond, Indiana."
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published a story "The Saddest Story We Ever Published", accusing Jack Hyles of sexual scandals, financial misappropriation and doctrinal errors. These charges were denied by Hyles who deemed them "lies".
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served as a lookout while two to three males raped her." The women developed a "serious" infection and doctors "found, embedded in her, a plastic object." The "civil suit filed in
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had sex with her in his office. In March 2013, Schaap was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for having sex with an underage girl.
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1576:"The Five Most Revolting Details from the Evidence in the Jack Schaap Case"
1536:"Ex-Indiana megachurch pastor seeks minimum sentence in underage-sex case"
1478:"Jack Schaap Pleads Guilty in Teen Sex Case, Denies Knowing Act Was Crime"
565:"John Wilkerson to Replace Jack Schaap as First Baptist Hammond's Pastor"
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First Baptist Church was founded in November 1887, by Allen Hill of
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850:"Ballenger: I'm innocent. First Baptist Church deacon to be"
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Lehmann, Daniel J. "Pastor Linked to Sex Abuse Lashes Out,"
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International Evangelism Center - African Interior Mission
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Hammond Baptist church rests its faith in God, not any man
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Sexual abuse scandals in Independent Baptist Christianity
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in Indiana, sex with the girl would not have constituted
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1640:"Former Hammond Megachurch Pastor Released From Prison"
1303:"Hammond church on fired pastor: 'We trusted that man'"
1214:"(Press Release) First Baptist Church Pastor Dismissed"
928:"Appeals court upholds molesting conviction of Hammond"
903:"Deacon gets 5-year sentence. Judge issues decision in"
527:"Staff | First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana"
1608:"Jack Schaap Will Serve 12 Years for Sex with a Minor"
1041:"Hyles: I'm no dictator. First Baptist leader defends"
878:"Niece: 'Deacon fondled me'. More accuse Ballenger of"
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Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations
1508:"Oh, Mann! Pastor says he was unaware of curious law"
163:. Though founded in 1887 by Allen Hill, it was under
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1333:Wisniewski, Mary; Johnston, Cynthia (2012-08-02).
1200:"Let Us Prey: Big Trouble at First Baptist Church"
3655:Independent Baptist churches in the United States
2515:Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center
2466:Renaissance Unity Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship
681:"Korean War vets awarded medals at Memorial Park"
1271:"Pastor of Hammond mega church fired for 'sin'"
1216:. First Baptist Church of Hammond. 2012-07-31.
240:in 1989, and his wife Linda graduated in 1990.
3364:Sarang Community Church of Southern California
1854:Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement
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3014:Temple of Deliverance Church of God in Christ
2626:First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock
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2576:Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York
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1012:"Detroit station probes abuse, church link"
957:"Detroit station probes abuse, church link"
483:", 1 December 1975, retrieved 7 August 2008
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995:"Preacher has links to molest suspects."
980:"Pastor Linked to Sex Abuse Lashes Out,"
807:"Church leaders sued in sex-abuse case,"
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3299:First African Methodist Episcopal Church
1834:Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
655:Memorial Speech - Congressman Mike Pence
218:to attract thousands of people from the
3120:Windsor Village United Methodist Church
2118:Kingsway International Christian Centre
1001:San Diego, Calif.: May 17, 1993. p. A.7
737:"Charges All Lies, Hammond Pastor Says"
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1934:Bread of Life Ministries International
1638:Colias-Pete, Meredith (May 16, 2022).
175:and during the 1970s, had the highest
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708:"The Saddest Story We Ever Published"
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2856:New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
2226:Mision Cristiana Elim Internacional
1814:Dunamis International Gospel Centre
1114:"Baptist Megachurch Faces Sex Suit"
3151:Korean Central Presbyterian Church
2795:First Baptist Church, Jacksonville
2211:Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala
2174:International Christian Fellowship
1762:United Family International Church
554:, nwitimes.com, USA, July 31, 2012
385:. The case was turned over to the
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2800:First Baptist Church, Panama City
2755:Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
1552:. January 5, 2013. Archived from
1039:Gruszecki, Debra (May 28, 1993).
824:Beeler, Amanda (March 31, 1996).
3635:Churches in Lake County, Indiana
3369:Shadow Mountain Community Church
2047:Emanuel Baptist Church of Oradea
1844:Redeemed Christian Church of God
1665:Rosen, Caitlyn (June 23, 2023).
1379:from the original on 2012-08-05.
1365:Stanglin, Douglas (2012-08-02).
934:. March 24, 1996. Archived from
735:Hirsley, Michael (28 May 1989).
593:"John Wilkerson, our New Pastor"
16:Church in Indiana, United States
3090:Park Cities Presbyterian Church
3080:Inspiring Body of Christ Church
2902:First Baptist Church, Glenarden
2846:First Baptist Church, Woodstock
2785:Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
2734:Gardendale First Baptist Church
2368:Upper Arlington Lutheran Church
2073:All Souls Church, Langham Place
2005:New Life Fellowship Association
1954:Day by Day Christian Ministries
1849:Synagogue Church of All Nations
1606:Smith, Bryan (March 20, 2013).
1574:Smith, Bryan (March 18, 2013).
1404:from the original on 2012-08-03
1347:from the original on 2012-08-06
1315:from the original on 2012-08-03
1283:from the original on 2012-08-03
1251:from the original on 2012-08-04
1220:from the original on 2012-08-02
662:from the original on 2021-12-21
652:FBC Music Videos (2011-09-11),
624:"Police investigate IFB pastor"
493:Dart, John (October 12, 1990).
303:, and in 2009, veterans of the
274:Christian Womenhood Spectacular
146:Independent Fundamental Baptist
142:First Baptist Church of Hammond
3625:1887 establishments in Indiana
3479:City Impact Church New Zealand
3349:Rolling Hills Christian Church
2765:Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
2724:Frazer United Methodist Church
2509:Crossroads Community Cathedral
1959:Faith Community Baptist Church
1944:Christ's Commission Fellowship
1269:Carlson, Carole (2012-07-31).
1095:The Times of Northwest Indiana
1069:The Times of Northwest Indiana
1045:The Times of Northwest Indiana
1016:The Times of Northwest Indiana
961:The Times of Northwest Indiana
932:The Times of Northwest Indiana
907:The Times of Northwest Indiana
882:The Times of Northwest Indiana
854:The Times of Northwest Indiana
830:The Times of Northwest Indiana
686:The Times of Northwest Indiana
416:In 2023, Joseph Eyer a former
357:The Times of Northwest Indiana
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3564:Comunidad Cristiana Agua Viva
3225:New Hope Christian Fellowship
3193:Christ's Church of the Valley
3100:Second Baptist Church Houston
2866:Peachtree Presbyterian Church
2841:First Baptist Church, Atlanta
2719:Faith Chapel Christian Center
2709:Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2435:Willow Creek Community Church
2015:Zünheboto Sümi Baptist Church
1995:Bethel Assembly of God Church
1891:Myungsung Presbyterian Church
1829:Living Faith Church Worldwide
1390:Zaimov, Stoyan (2012-08-01).
1172:Smith, Bryan (January 2013).
628:Associated Baptist Press/News
286:U.S. House of Representatives
266:recognized accreditation body
22:First Baptist Church, Hammond
3314:Harvest Christian Fellowship
3211:King's Cathedral and Chapels
3141:First African Baptist Church
3030:Abundant Living Faith Center
2948:Hickory Grove Baptist Church
2907:Greater Grace World Outreach
2861:North Point Community Church
2739:Hunter Street Baptist Church
2539:Walnut Hill Community Church
1911:Suwon Central Baptist Church
1752:Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church
1484:. 2012-08-27. Archived from
826:"One step closer to the end"
679:Wilds, Mary (May 26, 2009).
346:' to it—the mass suicide in
3630:Baptist churches in Indiana
3604:World Church of God's Power
3289:Crossroads Christian Church
3105:Stonebriar Community Church
2308:Eastern Star Baptist Church
2000:Church of Signs and Wonders
437:"100 Largest U.S. Churches"
104:November 24, 1887
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3405:Flatirons Community Church
3161:Thomas Road Baptist Church
3115:Watermark Community Church
3095:Prestonwood Baptist Church
3075:Green Acres Baptist Church
3009:Second Presbyterian Church
2979:Christ Presbyterian Church
2692:Southland Christian Church
2686:Southeast Christian Church
2476:Westwinds Community Church
2401:Community Christian Church
2179:Christian Open Door Church
2113:KingsGate Community Church
1301:Black, Lisa (2012-08-01).
1244:CBS Chicago/WBBM Newsradio
1150:Suit claims rape at church
185:non-accredited institution
3569:Hillsong Church São Paulo
3409:First Presbyterian Church
3400:Colorado Community Church
3284:Crenshaw Christian Center
3274:Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
3231:Overlake Christian Church
3060:First Presbyterian Church
2999:Germantown Baptist Church
2994:First Presbyterian Church
2922:Reid Temple A.M.E. Church
2662:National Community Church
2632:First Presbyterian Church
2566:Christian Cultural Center
2527:First Presbyterian Church
2420:Parkview Christian Church
2221:Metropolitan Bible Church
2164:Charisma Christian Church
1859:Word of Life Bible Church
622:Allen, Bob (2012-08-02).
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3559:El Lugar de Su Presencia
3469:Calvary Christian Church
3219:Mission Community Church
3187:Central Christian Church
2953:Northside Baptist Church
2917:Mt. Ennon Baptist Church
2338:Granger Community Church
2284:Bethlehem Baptist Church
2143:Renewal Christian Centre
2010:New Life Assembly of God
1916:Yoido Full Gospel Church
1809:Deeper Life Bible Church
1757:Miracle Centre Cathedral
201:Jennings County, Indiana
3650:Megachurches in Indiana
3589:Reborn in Christ Church
3554:Attitude Baptist Church
3489:Crossway Baptist Church
3319:Heart Revolution Church
2974:Bellevue Baptist Church
2876:Sherwood Baptist Church
2836:Ebenezer Baptist Church
2714:Church of the Highlands
2638:Highview Baptist Church
2571:Emmanuel Baptist Church
2320:Family Christian Center
2169:Impact Christian center
2083:Christ Faith Tabernacle
1901:SaRang Community Church
1896:Onnuri Community Church
1154:Northwest Indiana Times
713:The Biblical Evangelist
340:Preying from the Pulpit
318:The Biblical Evangelist
301:Operation Iraqi Freedom
3384:West Angeles Cathedral
3309:Grace Community Church
3136:Bethany Baptist Church
2831:Church of the Apostles
2561:Calvary Baptist Church
2461:Mars Hill Bible Church
1122:. 2006. Archived from
599:. 2013. Archived from
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396:) and pleaded guilty.
258:Hyles-Anderson College
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238:Hyles-Anderson College
181:Hyles-Anderson College
3279:The Church on the Way
3146:Immanuel Bible Church
2614:Chestnut Ridge Church
2481:Woodside Bible Church
2103:Holy Trinity Brompton
1969:Graha Bethany Nginden
1964:Grace Assembly of God
1906:Shatin Baptist Church
1886:Global Mission Church
791:, June 2, 1993. pg. 5
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72:Previous denomination
3531:Planetshakers Church
3237:Real Life Ministries
3070:Grace Church Houston
3055:First Baptist Church
2989:Faith Promise Church
2897:Covenant Life Church
2430:Wheaton Bible Church
2425:Salem Baptist Church
2410:Harvest Bible Chapel
2380:World Harvest Church
2326:First Baptist Church
2206:Centre Street Church
597:First Baptist Church
280:48th Vice President
3156:McLean Bible Church
3035:Beltway Park Church
2656:McLean Bible Church
2586:Times Square Church
2556:Brooklyn Tabernacle
2521:The First Cathedral
2405:The Crossing Church
2356:Spring Creek Church
2332:Ginghamsburg Church
1979:New Creation Church
1949:City Harvest Church
1939:Cathedral of Praise
1546:Fort Wayne, Indiana
1455:The Huffington Post
1090:Baptism by innuendo
998:The San Diego Union
813:, October 16, 1991.
603:on January 24, 2013
507:on October 20, 2012
455:on January 17, 2009
389:for investigation.
315:In 1989, the paper
252:The church in 1889.
66:Independent Baptist
3521:Influencers Church
3329:North Coast Church
3110:The Potter's House
2984:Cornerstone Church
2770:Celebration Church
2344:James River Church
2302:Eagle Brook Church
2290:Cornerstone Church
2093:Hillsong Church UK
1397:The Christian Post
1119:Christianity Today
573:. January 16, 2013
366:Christianity Today
254:
3612:
3611:
3599:Temple of Solomon
3509:Hillsong Brisbane
3474:Citipointe Church
3437:
3436:
3433:
3432:
3429:
3428:
3421:Timberline Church
3354:Saddleback Church
3339:Redemption Church
3205:Dream City Church
3169:
3168:
3050:Fellowship Church
2958:The Summit Church
2805:Segadores de Vida
2780:Christ Fellowship
2674:Relentless Church
2594:
2593:
2489:
2488:
2456:Kensington Church
2397:City First Church
2187:
2186:
2138:Relentless Church
2108:Kensington Temple
2023:
2022:
1867:
1866:
1541:The News-Sentinel
1516:. August 27, 2012
1276:Chicago Sun-Times
1148:Debra Gruszecki.
983:Chicago Sun-Times
788:Chicago Sun-Times
500:Los Angeles Times
445:Outreach Magazine
220:Chicago Southland
138:
137:
3667:
3536:Riverview Church
3464:C3 Church Global
3244:
2943:Elevation Church
2871:Perimeter Church
2699:
2668:NewSpring Church
2546:
2387:
2362:Substance Church
2262:
2232:
2098:Hope City Church
2057:Hillsong Ukraine
2032:
1876:
1819:Faith Tabernacle
1742:
1724:
1717:
1710:
1701:
1695:Official website
1683:
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1679:
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1656:
1655:
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1629:
1628:
1626:
1625:
1616:. Archived from
1613:Chicago Magazine
1603:
1597:
1596:
1594:
1593:
1584:. Archived from
1581:Chicago Magazine
1571:
1565:
1564:
1562:
1561:
1550:Associated Press
1532:
1526:
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1523:
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153:Hammond, Indiana
130:Senior pastor(s)
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76:American Baptist
44:Hammond, Indiana
31:
19:
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3594:Lagoinha Church
3546:
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3504:Hillsong Church
3484:CityLife Church
3425:
3416:New Life Church
3388:
3374:Shepherd Church
3324:Mariners Church
3242:
3199:Cornwall Church
3179:
3177:
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3124:
3085:Lakewood Church
3045:Experience Life
3040:Berachah Church
3018:
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2826:Buckhead Church
2809:
2775:Christ's Church
2743:
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2680:Seacoast Church
2644:Pinelake Church
2606:
2604:
2602:
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2590:
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2314:Elmbrook Church
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1792:
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