Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Assemblies of God Convicts Daniel Savala, Dismisses Ministers

5/7/2026

26 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Daniel Savala was convicted of sexual abuse of students and sentenced after pleading guilty.
Joseph Cleveland called Savala a “deceitful, evil predator” in a victim impact statement.
The Assemblies of God General Council welcomed the conviction and noted Savala was never a credentialed minister.
Ron Bloomingkemper Jr. said the conviction is the tip of the iceberg.
The denomination later dismissed more than half a dozen ministers with ties to Savala.

1 of 1

Story summary

Daniel Savala was convicted of sexual abuse of students and sentenced after pleading guilty.
Joseph Cleveland called Savala a “deceitful, evil predator” in a victim impact statement.
The Assemblies of God General Council welcomed the conviction and noted Savala was never a credentialed minister.
Ron Bloomingkemper Jr. said the conviction is the tip of the iceberg.
The denomination later dismissed more than half a dozen ministers with ties to Savala.