He is doing the opposite of what he preaches.
In 2022, the former pastor of a prominent Canadian megachurch faced legal trouble over sexual assault allegations, with recent developments indicating a further intensification of the situation. Bruxy Cavey, previously a teaching pastor at The Meeting House in Oakville, Ontario, has now been charged with two additional counts of sexual assault, as reported by CBC Hamilton. Scheduled for an upcoming court appearance, Cavey’s legal representative, Megan Savard, expressed dismay at the emergence of these new allegations just ahead of his impending trial.
Maintaining his innocence adamantly, Cavey aims to vehemently challenge these fresh charges within the legal arena while remaining resolute about clearing his name during the impending trial. The Meeting House, associated with the Be In Christ Church of Canada, operates across various campuses and draws its roots from the Anabaptist and Wesleyan movements.
Cavey, recognized as both a pastor and author of influential works like “The End of Religion: Encountering the Subversive Spirituality of Jesus,” was pivotal in expanding the congregation into a megachurch. However, in late 2021, an independent inquiry commissioned by the church revealed instances of sexual misconduct, prompting Cavey’s resignation in March 2022.
The church’s overseers’ board unanimously requested his immediate resignation after the investigation confirmed that Cavey had engaged in a prohibited sexual relationship, violating church policies and codes of conduct. Maggie John, chair of the overseers board, highlighted that the relationship constituted an abuse of power and authority, amounting to sexual harassment.
The legal saga intensified in May 2022 when Hamilton Police arrested Cavey, indicating the possibility of additional victims. Authorities emphasized their commitment to supporting survivors of sexual violence and respecting their choices regarding reporting incidents.
The ongoing legal proceedings have cast a shadow over the reputation of both Cavey and the institution he was associated with, marking a distressing chapter in the narrative of a once-prominent religious figure and the community he served.