Join survivor voices by supporting this open letter to Joe White, Kanakuk Ministries, and all affiliated entities. OnSeptember 15, Newman was finally arrested. We immediately began conversations with identified victims and their families and notified parents of current and former campers. Extensive reporting on Kanakuk published in the News-Leader in May further described how Kanakuk leaders failed to act on knowledge of Newman's inappropriate sexual behavior, while detailing alleged sexual abuse by other former Kanakuk staff. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you havent come clean and turned yourself in by the next morning, I assure you, the FBI is coming to pick you up., Toby, Ill never do it again, Neugebauer told me Newman begged. Since 1926, Kanakuk has been the Christian summer camp for over 300,000 youth. My impression after my interactions with the camp was this, he told me during a phone interview. All these fees add up. USA Today has a print and digital daily readership of approximately 2.6 million. As soon as Kanakuk became aware of abuse, we took action, including immediate termination and subsequently reported the individual involved. Claiming things like Kanakuk continues to fail on basic safety practices and protocols and stating that Kanakuk ..ignores other known perpetrators and their enablers, including those in leadership at Kanakuk to this day. They distort the truth, promote false narratives, and harass individuals who oppose them. A Texas victims father said Kanakuk told him a lawyer representing another victim arrived at the camp and caused Newman to confess. For reasons that remain unclear, Newman finally confessed his crimes to White, Goodwin, and Cooper, the senior leadership at the camp.. Logan Yandell, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, filed the lawsuit Friday in Taney County court against Kanakuk Ministries, Kanakuk CEO Joe White, Kanakuk Heritage Inc. and Westchester Fire Insurance Company. While free to share their story, the specific terms of the settlement agreement must remain confidential. Mondays hearing was on legislation that would extend the civil statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. One counselor told me that camp director Collin Sparks explained Newmans absence by saying some overly sensitive families who didnt get who Pete was had complained and caused Pete to have to take a little time away, but hell be here soon.. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. Telephone messages left for Taney County Detective Ronnie Roberts about what material, if any, was found on those devices went unreturned. I wanted to extend Joes legacy.. But Joe did not have that reaction., On March 10th, at 11 a.m., I met with Doug Goodwin and Joe White, wrote Kris Cooper, in a statement. The camp did not initially disclose the cause for Newmans termination. I was in advanced discussions with them. Kanakuk set out to become an industry leader on the issue of abuse when it launched its own child protection program after Newman's case. Were talking about organizations that cover up and they work together they work cohesively to make sure the truth doesnt come outTo suggest that we cant go up to those organizations and cap a statute, I think is inappropriate, Smith said. Weed out the disgusting things and put fear in the hearts of pedophiles and perverts vs making excuses when someone comes forward. My personal opinion. Joe White, president of Kanakuk Kamps, which has welcomed more than 450,000 campers since 1926, was sued in 2015 for being aware of sexual abuse taking place at his camp. An open letter from survivors of sexual abuse at Kanakuk was delivered personally to Kanakuk President, Joe White on Feb 11, 2022: We are survivors of Kanakuk abuse and their allies. This scandal has the trappings of interstate trafficking of children for the purpose of sexual exploitation, Bull told me. For years, a former staffer at Kanakuk Kamps, one of the country's most popular Christian summer camps, abused dozens of boys. Dozens of additional news outlets have carried stories as well. I asked Joe White about Neugebauers account on April 12, but neither White nor his attorney were willing to provide information. They continue to twist the truth under the banner of sharing facts. Martens said evidence his group has uncovered disputes that claim. 2023 Kanakuk Ministries. Others in support of the bill included a survivor of sexual abuse from a Boy Scouts leader in Missouri, a family member of a Boy Scouts sexual abuse victim who died by suicide, several advocates, and an attorney for victims of sexual abuse in Kansas City, who said he has to turn away hundreds of victims who are past the statute of limitations. Every summer, parents entrust 20,000 children to leadership with ahistory of turning a blind eye to predation, because there was no way of easily discovering the history. We absolutely want to clarify this. [Read Kanakuk Letter to NCOSE]. Martens declined to say how much money the Yandells were awarded as part of the 2010 settlement. said Newmans victim count might be in the hundreds. As a family we love Kanakuk. Some victims have settlement agreements that involve insurance companies who may choose to defend their interests. Neugebauer says White refused to support an independent investigation and evaluation of the camp by an outside source. Our problem wasnt a lack of information, it was an abundance. The FBI should be all over this like a glove., In an email, attorney and author Rachael Denhollandertheformer gymnast who blew the whistle on Larry Nassarand has since become a leading voice on the topic of sexual abusewrote, The level of abuse and cover-up that has taken place at Kanakuk is extreme and follows well-established patterns of organized trafficking and production of child sexually abusive material (child porn). She also wrote, A detailed investigation not just of the abuse, but of the cover-up, needs to be undertaken immediately. Nobody has resigned as a result of the failure to stop a decade of abuse. So we didnt. But I was shocked at the amount of money Joe wanted the nonprofit to pay him for the camp, Neugebauer said. There was a mom who drove by somebodys house and saw Newman in a hot tub with boys. I took Pete to New York with [Newmans wife]. Between April June 2021, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation was contacted by three survivors of sexual abuse allegedly taking place at Kanakuk. Would you impugn the reputation of every male volunteer because of the evil actions of the few. For more than a decade, the camp has been under scrutiny for reports of sexual abuse. Are we only to have women serve in childrens ministry? Im sure Kanakuk was heeding the advice of lawyers and insurance companies, but Im disappointed because Joe hasnt owned his mistakes.. Every childs safety is our No. Warren Cole Smith is president of MinistryWatch.com, a donor watchdog group. He was a camp director at Kanakuk Kamps, one of the largest Christian camps in the world. Another camper, who went to China on a Kanakuk-related mission trip, told me via text and phone interview that Newman took a disturbing video of boys on a mission trip in China. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. But he didnt survive past the age of 29, so now I refer to him as a victim, and Im trying to be his voice., Candidates' ties to Missouri reform schools facing abuse, New U.S. House Natural Resources chair opposes limits on, Missouri knew of contamination in Springfields groundwater. She previously wrote for the Nevada Current, where she reported on labor violations in casinos, hurdles facing applicants for unemployment benefits and lax oversight of the funeral industry. She said a. Kanakuk Kamps, headquartered in Branson, Mo., begins camp terms next week and plans to host 20,000 children this summer. As soon as Kanakuk became aware of abuse, we took action, including immediate termination and subsequently reported him to authorities. The e-mail did not mention Newmans sex abuse, law enforcement, or any investigations. For this reason, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation has named Kanakuk Kamps to the 2022 Dirty Dozen List. The survivors, family members, and advocates who testified in favor of the bill argued that childhood sexual abuse survivors can take years to come forward and that evidence of institutional wrongdoing that would spur civil action can take years to come to light, too, necessitating a higher cap on the age limit. We are listening and will communicate more carefully. , sponsored by Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, would extend the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file civil action until they turn 55 years old. We have attempted to engage in constructive conversation with NCOSE [Read Kanakuk Letter to NCOSE] and will continue to explore opportunities to do so. This list places Kanakuk alongside such behemoths as Reddit, Google, Netflix, and Twitter (ironically, a platform the NCOSE uses) as a mainstream entity for facilitating, enabling, and profiting from abuse and exploitation this is simply not true and defies any semblance of common sense. Additionally, Kanakuk set out to elevate our safety practices, which resulted in the Kanakuk Child Protection Plan (the CPP) The CPP, which contains over 340 identifiable and measurable protective elements, is integrated throughout the Kanakuk organization and has been shared with more than 600 youth-serving organizations across the country. The devils trying to get us. In his effort to minimize the problem, White claimed it was one incident with one person. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Joe White, Kanakuks chief executive officer. , Missouri is currently one of 21 states with the age cap set at 34 years old or younger which Child USA ranks as the worst states in terms of statutes of limitations for child sex abuse survivors. Survivors of child sexual abuse are attempting to enact laws in Missouri and Texas to change the legal landscape for Christian camps that cater to children and teens. Toby Neugebauer is the parent of Kanakuk campers and a longtime supporter of the camp. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Despite the survivors who have come forward, at least a dozen lawsuits, and the news investigations that have uncovered practices at the camp that enabled the reported abuse to fester. Our hope is that every single one would leave Kanakuk with a desire to live the Im Third lifestyle, placing God first, others second, and themselves third. With the release of the new articles, former Kanakuk campers, staff and sexual abuse survivors have come forward from cities that include Dallas and Amarillo, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Nashville, Tenn.; and Fayetteville, Ark. The fact is that neither Joe nor Petes immediate supervisors would have ever allowed him to remain on staff if they suspected him of abusing kids. In They Arent Who You Think They Are, David and I detailed Kanakuk leaderships awareness of a series of incidents in which Newman was nude with children. "I think that one of the most important parts of this for Logan is to be a representative of not only himself, his story and to get his voice back, but also to be a representative for all the other victims who were induced into these settlement agreements under pretty much false pretenses," Martens said. Kanakuk will continue to support the right of victims to share their stories and will seek restoration and healing for victims through constructive dialogue (Matthew 18:15-17). He has also provided an open letter to victims who do not prefer to meet face-to-face. Logan Yandell also is quoted in that May series, describing how he struggled with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts as a result of the abuse. Your breed has created this nightmare in the Catholic Church the non Catholic churches and schools. He pulled his camera out when that moment happened and was video taping. Four witnesses who say they were abused at Kanakuk Kamps, a popular evangelical camp outside Branson, Mo., testified before Missouri . For more than a decade, Evan Hoffpauir believed the camp director who sexually abused him at the Branson-area Kanakuk Kamps had acted alone. From protocols regarding slippery surfaces, inclement weather, and facilities safety to the prevention of abuse through Kanakuks 3 Rules and 6 Boundaries, the safety conversation with our staff begins in the interview process and is built into the fabric of who we are as an organization. But for some kids with single mothers, it was a positive male presence in their week. As soon as Kanakuk became aware of abuse, we took action, including immediate termination and reporting him to authorities. Yes, we had background checks and other precautions in place. Keith Dygert, who said he was abused as a child at Kanakuk Kamps near Branson, testified in support of a bill to extend the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse survivors in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 13, 2023 (Clara Bates/Missouri Independent). Following the events of 2009, we created the Kanakuk Child Protection Plan (CPP). Newman allegedly created pornographic materials of children. The law was telling me there was nothing to be done about it, and the clock had run out on me.. . Our trained directors and staff are dedicated to facilitating fun activities and fostering a safe environment, whether your child joins us for one, two, or four weeks of fun. More to the point is the echoing in church organisations of worldly power structures. At the time I just thought he found it hilarious, but in reality, what he did with that footage was probably really malicious.. A 50-page . Additionally, in conversations with victims and their families, it has been devastating to learn that some of the things we have said in the past have been hurtful that was never our intent. Our Kanakuk Child Protection Plan, which contains over 340 identifiable and measurable protective elements, is integrated throughout our organization and has been shared with more than 600 youth-serving organizations across the country. Its a critical necessity for their healing and restoration. Hi. Kanakuk paid $144,296 to K-Land One. Now, as more survivors come forward with their own horrific stories of abuse at Kanakuk Kamps, it seems apparent that Joe White and the institution he led are complicit in the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of many dozens of children. There also seems to be a problem with recruitment screening. A now-27-year-old man who was sexually abused as a child at Kanakuk Kamps in Branson is suing the Christian summer camp, claiming Kanakuk leadership lied to him and his parents about their. We've said it before, and we will say it again, we are forever sorry for the . We immediately began conversations with identified victims and their families and notified parents of current and former campers. Branson-based Kanakuk Kamps and its associated ministries are a multi-million-dollar global enterprise that includes the largest evangelical sports camp in the world. We are humbled and grateful when we can have direct conversations. It wasnt one time. Regarding these other organizations, bloggers, authors, etc who continue to make baseless claims and defame Kanakuk, our employees, and friends we are prepared to defend our people and this ministry against such a cancel-culture mentality. All I was trying to do was,Hey, lets come up with a solution for you and Joe White for long-term planning, he said. Clara Bates covers social services and poverty. He believed other predators could be at the camp, as well as other victims. Shockingly, as a source of information, the NCOSE relied upon a website (run by an anonymous LLC) that claims to share facts but buries the following notice on their Contact page: The material [on this website] is for informational purposes only and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date., Unfortunately, incomplete information on this anonymous website, coupled with inaccuracies reported by several authors and bloggers, have allowed the NCOSE to make the monumental leap from Kanakuk having reported an employee for abuse, to declaring Kanakuk as a mainstream entity for facilitating, enabling, and profiting from abuse and exploitation this is simply not true. Kanakuk leadership has consistently said it was not complicit in the sexual abuse perpetrated by Newman and Lee Bradberry (a Kanakuk counselor who pleaded guilty in 2013 to four sex-related charges involving campers at Kanakukbefore he wasfired in 2011). Kanakuk also fully supported the law enforcement investigation and prosecution of the abuser. He was silenced to his grave. After consulting with his father, Neugebauer called Newman to confront him. USA Today and their affiliate newspaper based in Kanakuks home region published a series of investigative reports. Kanakuk has said it learned its lessons from these incidents and now has rigorous child protection policies in place. Kamp Type Children Kampers Select Equipping Next Generation Leaders Since 1926 Explore our summer Kamps #iLikeKanakuk Kanakuk gives my kids experiences they can't get anywhere else. In 2010, Newman pleaded guilty to seven counts of sexually abusing boys. (Newman later admitted to abusing at least one boy on this trip. The Missouri Independent is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization dedicated to relentless investigative journalism and daily reporting that sheds light on state government and its impact on the lives of Missourians. While there are still calls for Kanakuk to release victims from NDAs so that they can share their story, and accusations that we are silencing victims, Kanakuk has made it clear that we absolutely support the right of victims to share their story in pursuit of their healing. Tragically more than 12 years ago, one of our staff members was accused and convicted for abusing Kampers. At least two men have gone to prison for crimes committed while they were Kanakuk counselors. For this, we are deeply regretful and apologetic. Like a robber just came in and took everything in the vault, Should I go to the prison and tell him he ruined my life, And that what he did to me will make it hard to find a wife, My Son Was Abused in 1994 and Joe White Knew, It seems a little late in 2003 to be training counselors when they already had problems with counselors before 2003, Joe White referred to my son as a drop of water. Where we have failed in this effort, we are sincerely sorry. Imagine being sexually abused as a child and being forced to never speak about it with anyone. Reexamining Kanakuk's Abuse and Struggling to Forgive. Contact Editor Jason Hancock for questions: info@missouriindependent.com. On March 16, White emailed families to tell them Newman had left to deal with a family emergency and to request prayers for Newman. Kanakuk has been serving kids and families for more than 96 years. This service is free to readers and other news outlets. This was and is a violation of trust, and ultimately a failure of leadership. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. Missouri Independent is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. As a child growing up in Branson, Hoffpauir was involved with Kanakuks youth ministries, and said he was abused by Kanakuk director Pete Newman from 1999 to 2003. White and Cooper were concerned enough to write a corrective action memorandum that outlined a series of limits on Newmans activities, including requiring him to spend considerable time with one of his supervisors, Will Cunningham. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. A two-week session costs around $2500, but thousands of affluent families gladly pay the fee, and often not just for two weeks. Pete Newman, who had been a Kanakuk Kamps director, was convicted in 2010 on seven counts of sexually abusing young boys and is now serving two consecutive life sentences plus 30 years. KANSAS CITY, Mo. By Nancy French and David French Dec 23, 2021 90 Kanakuk has continued to minimize the reality that they have allowed abuse to flourish. For more than a decade, Evan Hoffpauir believed the camp director who sexually abused him at the Branson-area Kanakuk Kamps had acted . Pete, my dads standing right here, and Im going to let you go tell [your wife] and to say goodbye to your child for the last time before youll be in custody. Yandell and his parents reached a civil settlement with Kanakuk in 2010 regarding abuse Yandell suffered at the hands of Newman, who is now in prison on two life sentences for sexually abusing multiple children at the evangelical summer camp. Kanakuk has said these men were fired and reported to law enforcement as soon as the abuse came to light. New allegations of child sexual abuse at Kanakuk Kamps, Kanakuk Kamps Must Be Held Accountable for Systemic Sexual Abuse, Myriad Survivors Reveal Years of Hidden Institutional Abuse at Kanakuk Kamps, STATEMENT Kanakuk Kamp Leaders Must Be Held Accountable for Child Sexual Abuse. Sure forgive, but first toss their butts over to the cops. Survivors of child sexual abuse in Missouri can file civil action against perpetrators until they are 31 years old, and against other defendants which could include organizations until they are 26 years old. Neugebauer proposed forming a nonprofit to buy the camp. Newman pleaded guilty in 2010 to seven counts of sexual abuse, and the prosecutor said Newmans victim count might be in the hundreds. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brian Seitz, R-Branson, would extend the statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, allowing survivors to file civil action until they turn 55 years old. 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