Kansas Senate Dem Nominee Accused of Shielding Child Predator Who Worked at His Church in Mid-2000s

The U.S. Senate race in Kansas has intensified with allegations that Democratic nominee Adam Hamilton failed to report a man accused of child sexual misconduct who once worked at his church. The claims, made by incumbent Republican Roger Marshall’s campaign, center on Scott Moore, a former church volunteer who was accused of molesting teenage boys during retreats in 2005 and 2006.

Hamilton, lead pastor at Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, has faced scrutiny for his handling of Moore’s employment. Marshall’s campaign released a $1.2 million ad accusing Hamilton of not reporting Moore to law enforcement after victims came forward. The ad claims that Hamilton ignored reports from victims and allowed Moore to return as a camp counselor in 2006, later leading to further convictions for child sex crimes.

Hamilton has denied the allegations, stating he would have handled the situation differently today. His campaign spokesperson, Tyson Brody, emphasized that the church reported the incidents to law enforcement and that Hamilton personally worked to secure Moore’s conviction. Brody also accused Marshall of using the allegations as a desperate smear tactic, citing Marshall’s past actions, including the arrest of pregnant mothers and blocking the release of the Epstein files.

Current polling shows Marshall leading Hamilton by 1.5 percentage points in the race for the Senate seat. Moore was convicted in 2013 of misdemeanor sexual battery for touching a boy’s friend at a sleepover in 2010. Testimony during his trial included accounts from teenagers who alleged abuse at the church’s retreats in 2005 and 2006.

The allegations raise important questions about accountability and governance within religious institutions. As Proverbs 31:8-9 reminds us, we are called to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. The situation underscores the need for transparency and the protection of vulnerable individuals, especially minors, within all organizations.

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