Augusta Youth Pastor Charged With Performing Sex Acts On Teenager

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Augusta Youth Pastor Charged With Performing Sex Acts On Teenager

By Tina Terry tterry@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: Jan 2, 2008 at 4:05 PM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 20, 2008 at 4:58 PM EDT

A youth pastor at Bible Way Church has been charged with performing sex acts on a 14-year old girl three separate times. Investigators say 36-year-old Falcon Davis worked at the Augusta church for 2 years.

They say Davis confessed to the crimes. He is now in jail awaiting a bond hearing.

Investigators took him into custody after the girls mother called the Sheriff's Department this weekend. During the investigation they found 37 pages of Yahoo! Messages between Davis and the teenager. Many of them were sexual in nature.

And investigators say the teen eventually told them that Davis came to her house to perform oral sex on her.

They say this case serves as a warning to parents.

"Monitor what your children do, because in all honesty you don't know who they're talking to. It could be a child, or an adult who is a predator of some sort," said Richmond County investigator Earnest Furgeison.

Young people from age five all the way up to 18 are involved in the youth program at Bible Way.

Right now they have no evidence that other children were molested, but they encourage anyone with information about other incidents to step forward.

Sunday, Mar 9 at 11:22 AM Shalekia wrote ...

The young child should get punished as well because he didn't put a gun to her head to make her do anything.In a way both parties is wrong and should be punished on both ends.That's why this kind of stuff is always happening because the youth is not being punished for there actions as well.I believe if he went to her she should've been a child a went to her parents(she must enjoyed it and it wasn't her first)and if she approached him he should've went to her parents and his pastor.

Monday, Jan 14 at 1:02 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I am so embarrassed to admit that I am in any way affiliated with this church!! NO I AM NOT A MEMBER...but I have been to some of their services. We must remember that not everyone who calls themselves a "saint" really is one. I am further embarrassed that the members, and the leadership seem to be blaming the victim in this situation. I am urging the members to stop posting these dumb comments. You are making the Apostolic Faith look and sound foolish. A wise man knows when NOT to Speak!!

Monday, Jan 14 at 10:25 AM XLONGTIMEMEMBER wrote ...

It is unfortunate that this occurred. The youth have been taught right from wrong and yet they still defend their youth pastor who is now a self proclaimed sex offender. It is often said that when adolescents become defensive they are attempting to cover the truth. It is also unfortunate that the pastor is not taking this serious and has placed another man in charge of the youth which is compiled of mostly females. WOW! A church as old as Bible Way ....WWJD?

Sunday, Jan 13 at 1:35 AM lil shawdy wrote ...

to sis prince just because you feel that your youth minister is so innocent it doesnt mean that he is because if you read the messages you would've known that he did addmit it so you need to calm down before somebody do it for you. we understand that you love him as your youth minister but he is a grown man and honey trust me if he really wanted to he could've stoped hisself but he didnt so now he has to face the facts of being locked up.

Wednesday, Jan 9 at 4:59 PM Anonymous wrote ...

This story gets sadder and sadder everytime I read it.

Tuesday, Jan 8 at 10:04 PM The Light wrote ...

Can any of the members explain how the pastor of this well known church wont admit what this young man did. If the pastor can't come to the tuth of the situation, how can the congregation follow him when another situation comes up.

Tuesday, Jan 8 at 9:57 PM The Truth wrote ...

No matter how much kids dont like it, always know what going on. If it can happen to a youth pastor, it can happen to anyone.

Monday, Jan 7 at 8:47 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I feel that most of the comments made by the members are totally against the child who has been violated. Reguardless of how great a youth leader he was, he has still fallen into the very temptation he taught against. Not only is this a slap in the face to the church involved, it is a direct insult to the entire Body of Christ. Reguardless of how many sexual experiences the child may have had or tried to have, nothing condones his actions. It doesn't matter if she wasn't a "FAITHFUL" member.

Monday, Jan 7 at 6:39 PM Anonymous in ATL wrote ...

To CC, are you serious? You feel bad for the man because he was "seduced" to sleep with a 14-year old? That's deep . . . and scary! Guess it's a good thing we have laws that govern such "seductions". Like it or not, agree with it or not, the man has issues that go far deeper than being "tempted". He is a child molester. There may be alot about him that is good & admirable, but he is sick. Not implying that the girl has not done wrong. But he's the adult, not her. He's gonna do some time.

Monday, Jan 7 at 12:05 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Simply put...It is praying time!!

Sunday, Jan 6 at 3:17 PM XMEMBER OF BIBLEWAY wrote ...

First and foremost!! This is a 36 yr old, married, father, and Youth Pastor!! Yes we all are human, But what more do you need under your belt to know better! There is no need to make light of this situation people! He was wrong and must pay for his crime, We all know 14 is not 14 anymore, Children live what they learn and that's why we have Youth pastor's in place to teach our youth right from wrong! NOT SLEEP WITH THEM! Jeannine I'm praying for you and your family to get through this mess!

Sunday, Jan 6 at 11:42 AM cc wrote ...

I feel bad for the man, yep, I said it. This YOUNG WOMAN, not innocent child, (her Mom's boyfriend too?) seduced this man. I read that he is a family man and should have known better, true.I remember being 14.I knew right from wrong.I was not an innocent.I took drugs, partied, but never went "all the way",I KNEW BETTER. As a grown woman, I know men. Satan, schmatan, she knew what she was doing. How about charging these young girls with "entrapment"? Please, the clothes? Man is weak.

Sunday, Jan 6 at 10:01 AM Anonymous in ATL wrote ...

While I am praying for all involved, I want to be clear that excuses cannot be made for child molestation, even if the confessed perpetrator is a church leader. In my compassion, I also feel disgust because a child has been violated. No length of prison time can compensate for that damage. Implying that a child's behavior can somehow entice a man to molest her is flawed thinking, and suggests that she is responsible for it. As a conscious, intelligent human beings, we should know better.

Saturday, Jan 5 at 5:42 PM Curious wrote ...

I just dont see how some of you can put the blame on this 14, let me repeat 14 yr old girl when this 36 again 36 yr old man came to her. Many of you say he was a great youth pastor and that i wont disagree on but people are you serious? Take a step or two back and really analyze what has taken place. He committed a terrible crime. And for the lady who doesn't consider her a member i'm really curious about your thoughts and belief. The Bible says, what is done in the dark shall come to light.

Saturday, Jan 5 at 1:00 AM Reality Check wrote ...

Jeannine, I am so sorry this happened to your family. I know you are going to "stand by your man", but you need to face reality. He is a 36 yr old MAN, who confessed to having "sexual relations" with a 14 yr old GIRL. "All of the details that surrounds this case" will probably incriminate him even further. I am sure this is an unimaginable situation, but the sooner you realize that he is going to prison, the sooner you can start to rebuild a life for you and your family.

Friday, Jan 4 at 10:39 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Satan walketh to and fro seeking whom he may devour. For he wants to bring shame to the people of God. Young men,young women, I beg you to keep yourself concrated before God with prayer and supplications, so that we will not fall into the trap and snare of satan. Stay off of these web sites talking to so-called men or women(you don't know who these people are) even if you know the person you may not know their motive. No good thing dwellest in the flesh.Dont look for a cheap thrill.Look for God

Friday, Jan 4 at 7:49 PM Unkown wrote ...

The minister was dead wrong for what he did. I think he should be sat down and he has every right to be in prison. Yes the child is fast and need her legs glued toghether but thats a grown man with a family. He knows better. Someone needs to put that child in theropy because she is going to be part of the statistics of being a teenage mom and the government is going to be supporting her. So I think the both need some sort of help

Friday, Jan 4 at 6:40 PM Jeannine wrote ...

Yes, Falcon has confessed, but no one knows all of the details that surrounds this case. Face it he is human just like everyone else. I ask that everyone pray for him and our family in this difficult time

Friday, Jan 4 at 5:06 PM tmil wrote ...

to me: I read the article, and was aware of the chuch's name. I was pointing out to other posters that parents in the area had a right to know what church he was from, so if their children went there, they could talk to them about it, and help them gain understanding. To Wronginfo and SIS PRINCE: It doesn't matter if the child was a member or a visitor, her attendance is not an issue! He is a grown man, she is a 14 yr old CHILD. He went to her house, not the other way around!

Friday, Jan 4 at 4:07 PM COOLJC member wrote ...

I think members of bibleway augusta are trying to misplace blame, it does not matter if this girl came to church once or 100 times and stood naked in front of him, she is still a child and he came to HER house and repeatedly contacted her. All you can do now is accept that he is wrong, pray for him and her and stop making Bibleway Augusta look like it's filled with backward ways members!

Thursday, Jan 3 at 10:21 PM A 7 year old point of view for my YOUTH PASTOR wrote ...

He's always kind and smiling,and will also discipline's his his when needed, and HE'S A GREAT YOUTH PASTOR

Thursday, Jan 3 at 8:34 PM SIS PRINCE wrote ...

Yes she did not even come to church as much. She comes an sing and then you don't see her for about two or three months. So I don't know what kind of member you call that.

Thursday, Jan 3 at 3:52 PM Miss Ga Grl wrote ...

It's unfortunate that this youth pastor fell into temptation and has confessed. It is also unfortunate that youth of today aren't as innocent as we would like to believe. I am a mother of 2 teenagers and I have constantly tried to monitor what my teenagers put on social web pages for public eyes. The bottom line is this man confessed to a crime. As an adult, he knew it was wrong to get involved sexually with a teenage girl, regardless of how she behaved. It was his responsibility to end it.

Thursday, Jan 3 at 1:52 PM shannon wrote ...

well its better to ask than to sweep under the carpet dont you think anonymous? I dont see the media or the sherriffs office the bad guy here. The man made a mistake not the church. He will be judged for it. This isnt saying the church is bad, just one man for his actions. Regaurdless of the childs attendance in church or the actions of the child, she is still just that,a child. He should have had the common sence not to follow through with his urges but instead, sought help for them. God bless

Thursday, Jan 3 at 10:18 AM Wrong Info wrote ...

First to the investigator & t. terry who wrote the article ....... the age group is wrong. Second ........ No one has been involved in this type act in our youth group. Third ......... The victim is not a member at the church .... visits 5 times a year with gmother. Fourth ..... Been officially there longer than 2 years. Fifth ...... there is no one to come forth Sixth .... Absent parents need tp help themselves and resolve this issue better than they are..... you cant tame a wild bird.

Thursday, Jan 3 at 10:08 AM Angie wrote ...

Praise be unto god in the most high. We are a loving and caring family thru out. We must understand that honeylove should stay in a childs place and not to provoke such men as adults. always smiling in their faces and please tell me where is the father fiqure in her life thou' she was looking for attention at the wrong person. Father (Child) will you look up to be a father now or what always want to come in at the end and get the praise. Only god gets the praise. My prayer is for them all.

Thursday, Jan 3 at 8:17 AM elmergantry@easypeasy.com wrote ...

This type of clergy abuse against children is more common than what you may have though due to local news organizations only reporting on local accounts of clergy abuse.

Thursday, Jan 3 at 4:53 AM milli wrote ...

it is unfortinate that the church named was publicaly named does not change the fact the the youth ministor was accused of such a serious crime He could have been at any given church it just happened to be Bible Way. the church is not responsible ,only the individual that did the act.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 11:32 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I understand that he is (was) your youth pastor, but was he has confessed to is a criminal act. Regardless of the CHILD'S actions, HE is the adult, and representing the Body of Christ. Pray for him while he serves his time in prison and during his rehabitation. He has a serious problem!!!!! Don't blame the news for exposing your church, blame your youth minister. Parents, continue to monitor your youth closely!

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 11:08 PM member wrote ...

I would like to say that our church does not condone nor uphold anyone in their wrong. The unadulterated word is preached at our church and we are encouraged to live Christ-like lives as in any church. This was an isolated incident and it will be treated as such. Just as this man we all have to repent and ask God to forgive us, for we all have sinned and come short of God's Glory.Just know that this behavior is not a reflection of everyone at Bible Way.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 11:02 PM no weapon wrote ...

I just pray that this isolated event doesn’t distort the victim’s (the victim is the young lady and the entire congregation) outlook on God/life, the communities’ view of churches, and the world’s view of ministry.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 11:00 PM No weapon wrote ...

One thing will always remain….there was only one perfect Man to walk this earth and he was God in the flesh. As a young member of this church, I can honestly say that the youth program here has cultivated educators, legal workers, ministers, managers, and a wide variety of other types of individuals. As with much of today’s media, the focus is always put on the negative aspect of things. The alleged acts are heinous and inexcusable, but they don’t reflect the church’s beliefs or standards.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 7:56 PM me wrote ...

People, read the story above. It says the man "confessed to the crimes." That means he said he did it. And to tmil, the story also says Bible Way Church.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 6:58 PM tmil wrote ...

"During the investigation they found 37 pages of Yahoo! Messages between Davis and the teenager. Many of them were sexual in nature." Typical of the Church to ignore FACT in favor of FAITH. The man had sexual relations with (i.e. he molested) a MINOR CHILD, parents have the RIGHT to know what Church he was a youth pastor for, so they can talk to their children about what happened!

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 6:18 PM SIS. Prince wrote ...

This needs to stop its all over the news making our church look bad THIS NEEDS TO STOP. They don't care they are puting our church name through the mud.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 5:13 PM Sis. Prince wrote ...

This is my Youth Pastor and he is a great man. He has never show anything that he would mess with younger people. And I think it is wrong the news to put the church in it and yes i and goin to stand up for my church no matter what. He was the best Monitor you could ask for. And for people to put this on the news to me it is like yall are running people away from the church and no it is not the church fault no matter what people say. The church is hurting and yall are not making it any better.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 5:02 PM Ben wrote ...

So you think thats so bad please speak on the incident where the same teen was accused of having a relationship with her mother boyfriend. please be careful of being provoked by young girls as her, his kindness was taken for weakness. remember thing are exposed only when caught is what happen to her.

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 4:59 PM Sis. Eunice wrote ...

I am a member of this church and I feel so sorry for the family and everyone involved. But at the same time he's our youth Pastor and we love him. I'm not up holding what he did but I want let anyone down him like that. he is human. I just pray that people don't fault the church for this because we can't make decions for anyone we can only pray for one another. Lord just be with us!!!

Wednesday, Jan 2 at 4:58 PM Anonymous wrote ...

The Youth at Bibleway Church are extremely hurt by these allegations and then to say that there is no evidence that other children were molested, is because NONE WERE MOLESTED AT ALL.

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