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Pastor Fired After Hiring Son With Sex Offender Record | Texas News
A pastor in Haslet, Eric Crawford, was ousted from his church after hiring his son Caleb—convicted as a sex offender in 2016—to work on campus. Though Crawford stepped down after the scandal, he attempted a comeback by preaching and later seeking a congregational vote to return as senior pastor. Despite 56% of 180 voters supporting his return, the church’s bylaws required 75%—so he was denied. Parents like Jennifer Wedel, who organized protests demanding child safety, say the church misled members and created a toxic environment, while others felt trapped by institutional loyalty. The vote…
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