ALEXANDRIA, VA (12:31 p.m., PST) – Crossroads Baptist Church has removed Kenneth Baldwin from all ministry responsibilities. The move comes after the former pastor was accused of sending explicit photos to a teenager.
“Upon becoming aware of the situation, the leadership at Crossroads Baptist Church took action in accordance with our church policies and biblical convictions,” the leadership team shared in a letter to members and supporters of the ministry.
“Pastor Kenny Baldwin has been removed from all ministry responsibilities,” the leadership team continued. “We are praying for wisdom, healing, and justice, and we are committed to treating every individual with dignity, compassion, and respect.”
Kenneth Baldwin was a highly respected spiritual leader among the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. The former clergyman was often called to serve as a guest speaker at various conventions and revival events.
It was at a church in Pennsylvania that Kenneth Baldwin met a 15-year-old boy with whom he exchanged phone numbers. Baldwin was reportedly at the church in November 2024 to deliver a sermon.
The former clergyman allegedly began sending sexually explicit photos of himself to the boy several times per week via text messages after obtaining the teen’s number. These activities went on for a year. Kenneth Baldwin reportedly sent several more explicit photos in recent weeks.
When questioned by the Pennsylvania State Police, Kenneth Baldwin admitted to exposing himself to the victim on three separate occasions in three separate states. He also admitted to sending nude images to the boy.
“While these events grieve us deeply, they do not change our commitment to the truth of God’s Word or the condoning of any sin or our mission to glorify Jesus Christ,” the Crossroads Baptist Church leadership team said in its letter. “As a church, we remain committed to integrity, accountability, and faithfully shepherding our church family through this difficult season with grace, humility, and prayer.”
Crossroads Baptist Church has removed all media featuring Kenneth Baldwin from its Instagram page.