Church Reels After Pastor’s Shocking Arrest
A church in North Texas has stated it was unaware of any wrongdoing by a former pastor who was recently arrested on heinous charges. Preston Trail Community Church, located in Frisco near Dallas, issued a statement regarding Jim Mustain, who worked as a community pastor there from 2019 to 2023. Mustain was taken into custody on May 14, facing charges related to possession of child misconduct and promoting lewd images of a minor, according to Denton County jail records.
Mustain, 64, was also involved as a volunteer with Lewisville ISD and served on the board of the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce. Senior pastors Jim Johnson and Paul Basden expressed their deep sorrow and condemnation of any sexual misconduct in a joint statement. They emphasized that during Mustain’s tenure, the church had no knowledge of any inappropriate behavior.
Upon learning of the allegations on April 24, the church hired an independent law firm to investigate. The inquiry reportedly found no evidence of illegal activity by Mustain while he was employed at Preston Trail. The pastors also noted there is currently no indication that any children connected to the church were affected and that Mustain’s duties did not involve direct work with children or youth ministries.
The church leadership announced support services for those impacted by the situation, encouraging openness and healing within the community. They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a safe, Christ-centered environment. To strengthen child safety, Preston Trail has implemented policies including mandatory background checks for staff and volunteers in youth ministries, a strict rule against one-on-one adult-child interactions, and a partnership with an ethics and safety monitoring service.
Mustain is also the founder and executive director of Loving Community, a Denton County nonprofit focused on neighborly connection and service, according to his LinkedIn profile. Preston Trail’s website states the church supports leadership roles for both men and women, including celibate individuals regardless of sexual orientation, highlighting an inclusive approach to ministry leadership.