Chi Alpha
On this page you’ll find all of our investigative reporting on Chi Alpha.
Former Texas Chi Alpha Minister Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse, Receives Probation
William Robinson served with the campus ministry in Corpus Christi.
A minister formerly associated with Chi Alpha campus ministry in Corpus Christi, Texas, received 10 years probation for his sexual abuse of an underage family member, according to KRISTV. Chi Alpha is the college campus ministry arm of the Assemblies of God and has a presence on more than 300 campuses in the United States and around the world. On March 22, Robinson accepted a plea agreement for 10 years of deferred adjudication after pleading…
Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Sues Chi Alpha and Assemblies of God
Plaintiff, who is blind, claims Daniel Savala abused him for five years.
A new lawsuit has been filed against Chi Alpha Campus Ministries and the General Council of the Assemblies of God by a John Doe claiming sexual abuse at the hands of Daniel Savala.
Lawsuit Filed Against Assemblies of God and Chi Alpha
The entities are accused of negligence in allowing a sexual abuser access to children.
The father of a minor child has filed a lawsuit against the Assemblies of God, its North Texas District, and its college ministry Chi Alpha for negligence resulting in the sexual abuse and grooming of his son.
Chi Alpha National Leader Resigns
The college ministry of the Assemblies of God churches has been criticized for its handling of sexual abuse scandals.
The national director of Chi Alpha, the college ministry branch of the Assemblies of God denomination, has resigned his post.
Texas Pastor Speaks out About Chi Alpha Sexual Abuse Scandal
J.R. Armstrong of Orange, Texas, believes it is right to acknowledge and support sexual abuse victims and is calling on national Assemblies of God leaders to do the same.
A pastor in Southeast Texas has spoken out publicly about the Chi Alpha college ministry scandals. He is the first known Assembly of God pastor to do so.
Former Baylor Campus Minister Indicted for Trafficking, Indecency with Children
Chris Hundl and Daniel Savala, both involved with the Assemblies of God Chi Alpha college ministry, are facing felony charges in Texas.
Former Baylor University campus minister Chris Hundl and his mentor Daniel Savala were indicted by a McLennan County, Texas grand jury on September 14 for indecency with a child and trafficking of persons.
Chi Alpha Sexual Abuse Survivors Share Stories, Expose Abuse on Website
Despite being threatened with a lawsuit if he fails to remove certain content, the website creator plans to continue offering the forum for support and accountability.
In response to the sexual abuse scandals connected with Chi Alpha (XA) World Fellowship, survivors are sharing their stories on a newly created website designed to give voice to those impacted.
Leader of Church Connected to Chi Alpha Scandal Charged with Abusing Minor
He served at the same church as convicted sex offender Daniel Savala.
A leader of a Christian & Missionary Alliance church in Ketchikan, Alaska, connected to convicted sex offender and former Chi Alpha leader Daniel Savala is charged with sexually abusing a minor.
Daniel Savala, Registered Sex Offender, Identified as ‘Spiritual Mentor’ of Former Chi Alpha Minister Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child
Savala was arrested Friday for also allegedly sexually abusing two boys.
The “spiritual mentor” of a former Chi Alpha minister at Baylor University who has been charged with continuous sexual abuse of a young child has been identified as Daniel Savala, who was arrested Friday (June 2) on charges that he also sexually abused two local boys.
Former Chi Alpha Minister at Baylor University Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
If convicted, the alleged abuser faces a maximum of life in prison without parole.
A former campus minister for Chi Alpha at Baylor University was arrested on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a young child, then released after posting a $50,000 bond.
Law Firm Asks Texas Universities to Expel Campus Ministry with Ties to Sex Offender
A Dallas-area law firm has demanded on behalf of alleged victims of a convicted sex offender that several major university systems take steps to limit the activity of Chi Alpha Ministries on their campuses.