Watford church founder suspended as safeguarding probe continues

The church has also apologised for its handling of the matter and added that it is “determined that lessons are learned'.

It said: “The trustees of Soul Survivor Watford have suspended Mike Pilavachi as an employee with immediate effect while the formal independent investigation conducted by the National Safeguarding Team and St Albans Diocesan Safeguarding Team continues.

“When he stepped back from ministry in April, Mike resigned from the board of Soul Survivor Watford and all related charity boards. “We regret this was not clear in our initial statement made on April 2 and are sorry for the pain caused as a result.”the National Safeguarding Team or St Albans Diocesan Safeguarding Team, adding that it recognises “it takes a lot of courage to speak up”.“We are also committed to reviewing the culture of Soul Survivor Watford and are determined that lessons are learned to ensure a strong, healthy and supportive environment for anyone who calls this church their home.

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