Chellee Taylor and attorney Boz Tchividjian launched a new website on September 3, 2026, to track Protestant leaders accused of abuse. The site, called ProtestantAccountability.org, lists more than 2,700 people across various denominations.
Christianity Today reported the database includes photos, indictments, and news reports for each entry. It covers accusations from the 1980s up to the present day. Famous ministers like Robert Morris and Johnny Hunt appear on the list.
A Tool for Safe Hiring
Taylor wants churches to use this tool to screen new staff members before they start. She believes this will keep churchgoers safer from predators and cover-ups. The group does not investigate new claims but organizes information that is already public.
Christianity Today noted the site offers a way to find offenders quickly online. Taylor said she has no problem dismantling harmful parts of the church to protect people.
“I don’t want to burn down the church, but I don’t have a problem dismantling the aspects that are harming people,” Taylor told reporters. She explained that the current state of the church does not match what it should be.
Building the List
Tchividjian consulted with David Clohessy to help build the project in 2024. Clohessy is the former director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. He helped create similar systems for Catholic abuse survivors.
Tchividjian told Taylor that no single site existed for all Protestant denominations. Taylor agreed immediately to the idea of creating one. She said the scope of the project was huge.
“It was gargantuan, I’m not going to pretend,” Taylor admitted regarding the work involved. She recently realized how large Protestantism is and how many denominations exist.
The website lists anyone who admitted to abuse, was convicted, or publicly accused. It also includes those who enabled or covered up abuse at their organizations.
Protecting the Flock
Taylor loves the church and wants it to be a safe place for families. She hopes this database will help leaders make better hiring choices. The site includes a disclaimer to remove incorrect information if found.
Survivors hope this effort will stop abusers from moving between churches. The project stands as a major step for accountability in Protestant circles. Taylor said she respects that they did this work on their own.
“I also respect that they’ve done this totally on their own,” a supporter noted about the independent effort. The database remains open for public use starting today.
