NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — A Kentucky church has introduced plans to examine allegations of sexual abuse by Dove Award-winning Christian musician and songwriter Chris Rice.
Tates Creek Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, spoke of that Rice, whose songs include "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)" and "Deep adequate to Dream," had been a visitor musician at several early life and college retreats from 1995 to 2003.
"via his involvement in our ministry, Mr. Rice developed close relationships with numerous students," the Rev. Robert H. Cunningham, the church's pastor, referred to in a statement. "last week, one of those male college students referred to as to notify me of allegations that Mr. Rice had sexually assaulted him on distinct events. whereas these continue to be allegations at this factor, we are treating them as credible on account of the supply of the allegations and corroborating evidence we've found out."
Cunningham stated the church has reduced in size with GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian environment), a nonprofit that addresses abuse in religion-primarily based organizations, to habits an impartial investigation. The church had in the past labored with GRACE to investigate allegations towards a former church youth minister.
Cunningham also spoke of that he contacted police and recommended the church's elders in regards to the allegations.
Artist Chris Rice sings within the video for his track "The other aspect of the Radio." Video screengrab
A staffer at fair change capabilities, the Brentwood, Tennessee, company that launched Rice's newest album, "Untitled Hymn: a set of Hymns," hung up when requested concerning the allegation and investigations. Rice couldn't be reached for remark.
Songs from Rice's 2006 album, "Peace Like a River: The Hymns venture," have been streamed greater than 70 million times, in line with a press unlock for the task.
Rice moved to Nashville within the 1980s and wrote songs for Christian artists, including Michael W. Smith and Amy grant, earlier than signing a record deal with Smith's Rocketown label in 1996, in accordance with a profile in Billboard magazine. He become named male vocalist of the 12 months at the 1999 Dove Awards, run by means of the Gospel song affiliation.
He later had success with the adult modern hits "Lemonade" and "When Did You Fall (In Love With Me)." In contemporary years, Rice has stepped faraway from tune to focus on portray.
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