Southern Baptist Convention President Rev. Johnny Hunt from Woodstock, Ga., addresses members on the final day of their national assembly in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

Four pastors who spent months counseling Johnny Hunt are drawing criticism from victim advocates and some Southern Baptist Convention leaders ... Hunt and his wife of more than 50 years, Janet, ...

Pastors say Johnny Hunt, former SBC president accused of abuse, can return to ministry. ... which alleged that Hunt had sexually assaulted another pastor’s wife in 2010.

Religion Johnny Hunt, disgraced former SBC pastor, sues denomination he once led. In a court filing, Hunt admitted kissing and fondling another pastor’s wife but says the incident was consensual ...