Victims of a college ministry's sexual abuse seek answers

Allegations and Accusations - The Assemblies of God, the world's largest Pentecostal denomination, faces allegations of covering up sexual abuse by Daniel Savala and others within the Kai Alpha college campus ministry [1][5] - At least 10 people have accused Daniel Savala of sexual misconduct in criminal filings, lawsuits, and signed statements [14] - Six of Savala's proteges are also charged with sexual abuse [12] Institutional Response and Awareness - The Assemblies of God claims it directed Kai Alpha leaders in Texas to stay away from Savala in 2018 and took appropriate actions in 2023 upon receiving reports of sexual abuse [5] - Records indicate the church was aware of Savala's misconduct years prior to 2018, with reports of dismissing or ignoring alerts about Kai Alpha exposing young people to a sex offender [5][7] - In 2012, Daniel Savala was charged with 11 counts of sexually abusing boys in Alaska, pleading guilty to one count and becoming a registered sex offender; Kai Alpha leaders in Texas supported him [6] - In 2023, The Assemblies of God conducted an internal investigation into the alleged abuse [13] Legal and Financial Repercussions - The Holtz family sued the Assemblies of God for negligence and settled for an undisclosed sum [12] - Daniel Savala is currently in jail facing criminal charges but has not entered a plea [11] Demands for Accountability - Victims and advocates are urging the Assemblies of God to release all reports related to the investigation and take full responsibility, including issuing an apology [13]