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Kentucky Pastor Decries Backlash Over Disturbing Mock Firing-Squad Skit

7/1/2026

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Pastor Walker Denounces

Pastor Dewayne Walker, the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church leader, called the backlash over the video a misinformation ‘firestorm’.
A mock firing-squad skit was performed at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, without comment from the church.
Moms Demand Action’s Kentucky chapter described the clip as ‘unbelievably disturbing’ and called for accountability.
Retired teacher Kathi Crowe called skit a breach of trust, urging leaders to protect children.

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Walker Condemns Skit

The “Commandos for Christ” skit, depicting a mock firing-squad, ignited a firestorm of criticism for glorifying violence.
A Lexington church’s vacation Bible school staged the “Commandos for Christ” mock firing-squad video, which quickly spread online.
Child-advocate Kathi Crowe urged leaders to protect children after the video spread.
Pastor Dewayne Walker said the devil symbolizes suffering and the gospel offers the answer.

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Pastor Walker Denounces

Pastor Dewayne Walker, the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church leader, called the backlash over the video a misinformation ‘firestorm’.
A mock firing-squad skit was performed at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, without comment from the church.
Moms Demand Action’s Kentucky chapter described the clip as ‘unbelievably disturbing’ and called for accountability.
Retired teacher Kathi Crowe called skit a breach of trust, urging leaders to protect children.

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