Former youth minister arrested for sex abuse
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Updated: 6:57 PM Jul 2, 2009
Former youth minister arrested for sex abuse
A former youth minister faces an indictment for 13 sex related charges. State Police say Gordon Lunceford sexually abused juveniles who he met through the church.
Posted: 6:53 PM Jul 2, 2009
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A grand jury indicted 47-year old Gordon Lunceford on 13 sex related charges, including six counts of 3rd degree rape, one county of first degree sexual abuse, five counts of third degree sodomy and one county of second degree sexual abuse.
Kentucky State Police began investigating Lunceford last year after two victims came forward to say they were victimized in the early 1990s. Lunceford was a youth minister at a church in Anderson County at the time. A church employee at First Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg says Lunceford was employed by that church until December of 1992 but would not comment on the allegations of abuse.
Detectives say Lunceford has also been a youth minister at churches in Madison and Franklin counties. They have not been contacted by anybody as to possible misconduct during Lunceford's time at those other churches, but say they are looking for anyone who may have been a victim to contact them at 502-227-2221.


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Posted by: JM Location: Kentucky on Aug 22, 2009 at 02:52 PM

I know Gordon from our relationship as a member of his youth group in ANOTHER location than Lawrenceburg.I did NOT attend church in Lawrenceburg. Nor do I know the victim. He is capable. Today, I would NEVER allow my child to be a member of his group. I pray for Justice, according to God's will. It may happen here at this time, and/or, justice will be served by God in Heaven. Proverbs 31:8-9 Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. 1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals,[a] nor sodomites, Do not be fooled or shamed by Gordon's lies, deceit, and his excellent way of hiding his most unconscionable deeds. Just because you weren't chosen to be his victim...doesn't mean others weren't either. Maybe others should begin to speak.
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 6, 2009 at 06:39 PM

To Really? - I am not listening to the "negative", I'm listening to a true life story from someone that encountered an inappropriate situation with him. You have absolutely no right to make me out as a liar. The truth with absolutely come out in the trial.
Posted by: Really? Location: Richmond on Jul 25, 2009 at 06:07 PM

To Susan-if you know about a situation, then you should come forward. However, I believe you are probably like many others who are listening to the negative and you want to believe the worst. I hope you are not on his jury.

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