From the Board of Directors of Patricia King Ministries

Regarding an event that occurred almost twenty-five years ago, we acknowledge the seriousness of the allegations that have been raised and the weight such matters carry. We also affirm that the situation was addressed at the time with care, integrity, and in a manner the Board believes was thorough, biblically grounded, and intended to serve the well-being of all involved.

With that understanding, we share the following statement from Patricia King, which we believe faithfully reflects her heart, her perspective, and her commitment to truth, accountability, and compassion.

A Personal Statement Regarding Historical Allegations

I have been made aware of allegations being raised publicly regarding events that occurred approximately twenty-five years ago, involving a woman who briefly volunteered with my ministry at that time and was living in our home along with other staff and volunteers.

Because allegations involving harm are serious, I want to respond with care, accuracy, and humility, while also remaining faithful to what I knew then and to the actions that were taken at the time.

Based on what was disclosed to me directly by the woman herself during that season, I was informed of an inappropriate boundary violation involving my husband and this woman. The disclosure I received at that time did not describe sexual assault as that term is commonly understood today. She denied contact involving intimate body parts when I asked. Rather, she communicated that an emotional attachment had begun to form between the two of them, and there had been a brief crossing of an appropriate physical boundary in a group setting. No one present at the time reported observing misconduct or raised concerns, and the matter was brought to me directly by the individual involved.

When this was disclosed, I was devastated. It was deeply painful then, and it’s resurfacing now renews that pain. I confronted my husband immediately. He acknowledged and confirmed that a mutual affection had taken place and he had crossed an inappropriate boundary. He also confirmed that there was no contact involving intimate body parts. He expressed remorse, took responsibility, and submitted himself to accountability. Both he and the woman involved expressed regret and asked forgiveness of one another and of me, which was extended. All of us experienced profound sorrow and disorientation as a result of this event.

The inappropriate attachment that had formed was recognized as a serious boundary violation and addressed. I did not assign blame to the woman. My priority was to protect her, my marriage, and everyone in our home. Decisive steps were taken, including ending the living arrangement by offering her an alternative placement, establishing clear and firm boundaries, and ensuring that there was no further private interaction between them. We also promptly disclosed the matter fully to our senior pastors and accountability leaders at the time and followed their counsel and direction. This was the accepted and appropriate protocol for such matters in that season.

Although I was deeply saddened for the woman, my focus during that time was on ensuring safety, submitting to oversight, and working toward healing—both personally and within my marriage—in the midst of great heartbreak. I was deeply saddened and brokenhearted for her, but because I was navigating my own brokenness at the time, I was not emotionally able to walk with her through her healing; nevertheless, I encouraged her to pursue whatever care and support she needed.

I am deeply grieved to learn now, decades later, that this woman carries unresolved pain from that season and that she understands the experience differently today than how she communicated at the time. While my recollection and understanding of the events differ from how they are currently being characterized, I do not dismiss the reality of her pain, and I hold genuine compassion for her.

I want to state clearly: I never knowingly covered up this incident. I acted on the information that was disclosed to me by her and my husband at the time. My husband was not a leader in our ministry, was not on staff, and did not hold spiritual authority within the organization. Nevertheless, the situation was addressed seriously, with accountability and pastoral oversight. At the same time, I recognize that situations involving boundary violations and complex relational dynamics can leave lasting wounds, even when corrective action is taken.

My husband is now living with advanced dementia in a memory-care unit and is not able to meaningfully participate in public discussion. To my knowledge, nothing like this ever occurred again, and for more than two decades I have honored the accountability and healing process that followed.

Out of respect for all involved, I do not desire to engage in public speculation, argument, or ongoing commentary beyond this statement. I remain committed to integrity, humility, and compassion. My intention is to honor truth while acknowledging pain.

I ask for grace and prayer for everyone affected.

Patricia King

February 5, 2026