The Vineyard Church in Duluth, Minnesota had its lead pastor, Michael Gatlin, give his resignation yesterday after his son, another pastor at the church had allegations of sexual misconduct made against him.  

One month ago the church released a statement advising its congregation and the public of the issue. 

Jackson Gatlin, Michael’s son, was suspended as Vineyard’s young adult and online community pastor after the allegation was brought to light. One of the victim’s statements shared that these events occurred several years ago and were sexual in nature.

The church’s Special Committee made an announcement during the church service yesterday stating Michael and Brenda Gatlin might have known about it and chose not to act. 

Two separate parties are investigating all of the allegations at this time, including the local police as well as a company called Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE). The latter was hired by the church to do its…