HINESVILLE (GA)
WDHN.COM [Dothan, AL]
September 11, 2025
By Kennedy Fletcher
A federal grand jury in southern Georgia has indicted a pastor for various sexual offenses involving a minor.
On September 10, 2025, 35-year-old Bernadel Semexant, of Hinesville, Ga, was indicted on five charges of enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, sexual abuse of a minor, transfer of obscene material to a minor, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography.
Semexant was believed to have worked as a pastor at multiple House of Prayer Christian Churches (HOPCC) around the United States.
“The allegations in this indictment reflect a profound betrayal of trust by an individual in a position of spiritual authority. The FBI is committed to pursuing those who exploit children and ensuring they are held accountable”, said Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta. “We urge anyone with information about Pastor Semexant or others in positions of trust within HOPCC to come forward—your voice matters, and you may help protect other potential victims.”
The FBI and the United States Attorneys Office are seeking additional information. If you and/or your minor dependent(s) have information concerning Pastor Bernadel Junior Semexant or any other individual serving in a position of trust for HOPCC, or have any information relevant to this investigation, please fill out this short form at fbi.gov/SEMEXANTHOPCC.