Another arrest from the "Youth Minister Dept." And not only a youth minister but a foster parent. Rodriguez really set himself up to get close to the children. Are we really to believe the lead pastor that he never touched any of the church kids? What is the likelihood of that? I feel so badly for all the wonderful youth ministers out there who work their bunnies off for the kids. Wouldn't you hate to have to introduce yourself these days by saying, "Nice to meet you. I'm your child's new youth minister."
http://www.kmph-kfre.com/Global/story.asp?S=13342348
Madera [CA] Pastor Suspected of Molestation
"A Madera Children's Pastor is being investigation for molesting children under his care. Madera County Sheriff's Deputies say 48-year-old Alberto Rodriguez is accused of repeatedly abusing several children under the age of 14, over the last 20 years.
Rodriguez worked at the Valley West Christian Church for nearly 2 years from 2008 to 2010...... the lead pastor at the Church, tells KMPH that all of the sexual abuse allegations have been from within Rodriguez's family, and not from the church's congregation....."
and
"...Some of those victims are believed to have been foster children living under the care of Rodriguez. Rodriguez was arrested earlier this month for the abuse, but since that arrest more witnesses have come forward...."
more at link
Another article with a few more details:
http://www.cbs47.tv/content/breakin...olesting-Children/3mLd8faN106Im7gd68LvKw.cspx
UPDATE: Former Pastor Accused of Molesting Children
"Church Pastor RL says one of Rodriguez's children came forward in mid-June claiming Rodriguez had sexually abused her. At the time, Rodriguez had been a youth pastor with his wife at Valley West Christian Church in Madera for about two years, RL said. RL says he immediately released Rodriguez of his duties and notified law enforcement about the abuse claims...."
and
"....Many of Rodriguez's victims were reportedly under his care through the foster care system...."
and
"....Rodriguez has three adopted children and five foster children..."
more at link
http://www.kmph-kfre.com/Global/story.asp?S=13342348
Madera [CA] Pastor Suspected of Molestation
"A Madera Children's Pastor is being investigation for molesting children under his care. Madera County Sheriff's Deputies say 48-year-old Alberto Rodriguez is accused of repeatedly abusing several children under the age of 14, over the last 20 years.
Rodriguez worked at the Valley West Christian Church for nearly 2 years from 2008 to 2010...... the lead pastor at the Church, tells KMPH that all of the sexual abuse allegations have been from within Rodriguez's family, and not from the church's congregation....."
and
"...Some of those victims are believed to have been foster children living under the care of Rodriguez. Rodriguez was arrested earlier this month for the abuse, but since that arrest more witnesses have come forward...."
more at link
Another article with a few more details:
http://www.cbs47.tv/content/breakin...olesting-Children/3mLd8faN106Im7gd68LvKw.cspx
UPDATE: Former Pastor Accused of Molesting Children
"Church Pastor RL says one of Rodriguez's children came forward in mid-June claiming Rodriguez had sexually abused her. At the time, Rodriguez had been a youth pastor with his wife at Valley West Christian Church in Madera for about two years, RL said. RL says he immediately released Rodriguez of his duties and notified law enforcement about the abuse claims...."
and
"....Many of Rodriguez's victims were reportedly under his care through the foster care system...."
and
"....Rodriguez has three adopted children and five foster children..."
more at link