Megachurch Pastor Resigns Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Sexual Communications
Josiah Anthony, the senior pastor at Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, Texas, has stepped down from his position amid allegations of inappropriate sexual communications with women. Initially, the church elders characterized Anthony’s actions as “excessively personal and overly familiar,” but not sexual. However, subsequent investigations revealed that some of the messages were indeed sexually explicit. The church elders announced Anthony’s resignation last month, acknowledging a “concerning pattern of behavior.” They also conceded that their initial …