The church. What are people in the congregation saying . Reporter they cannot believe it. This Church Pastor has been a leader here for decades, according to the Church Website a war veteran, ordained bishop. But police have now charged him with Sexual Assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Up in the heavens i saw jesus standing reporter for over 30 years bishop James Simmons jr. Has been preaching at the new life in Christ Ministry the spiritual leader of the south jersey church. Welcome anybody no judgment. Reporter which is why people here just cant believe the accusation. No, not at all. Not at all. Never got that impression never ever seen him do anything like that. Reporter franklintownship Police Arrested the pastor yesterday. Hes accused of starting a sexual relationship with a teenage girl 17 years old. Police are calling it abuse, saying it continued for four years. Now police dont want to reveal much about the victim only saying that she was not affiliated with the
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