Former Youth Pastor Faces Sexual Assault Charge

By David Lea
Durham Region
July 17, 2014

http://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/4640377-former-youth-pastor-faces-sexual-assault-charge/

A 28-year-old former Oakville youth pastor has been charged in an alleged sexual assault of a teen.

The Halton police Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit received a complaint from the Meeting House, a 2700 Bristol Circle church, in early July that prompted an investigation into a male employee.

An arrest was made on July 11.

Halton police Sgt. Chantal Corner said the alleged victim is a 17-year-old girl.

Corner would not comment on the details of when or where the alleged assault took place.

Sandra Neufeld, communications director with The Meeting House, confirmed this morning the accused is no longer working at the church.

"We take the protection of our children and youth very seriously, and we continue in our commitment to ensure that the Meeting House is a safe place for children, youth and their families," said Lead Pastor Matt Vincent, in a release issued by The Meeting House this morning.

The accused’s entry on The Meeting House’s ‘Who we are’ web page has been removed from the church’s website and videos of him in a related Facebook account have also been taken down.

David Churchill, 28, of Oakville faces a charge of sexual assault and sexual exploitation.

He is scheduled to appear in Milton court on Aug. 12.