Albert Lavador Jr, youth pastor at Broadway Baptist Church and a teacher at Houston Gateway Academy, both located in Houston, Texas, stands accused of sexually assaulting a church teenager.
A youth pastor is accused of taking a teen from his congregation to a motel and sexually assaulting her, according to court documents.
Court documents allege Albert Lavador Jr., 48, met the girl at Broadway Baptist Church in southeast Houston.
He is accused of taking the 16-year-old to a motel where they had sexual contact on two different occasions in June, a probable cause statement said. He allegedly took the girl to McDonald’s for a snack after one incident.
The girl reached out to a friend about the incidents, Lavador was interviewed last month by officers in South Houston, where court documents claim he confessed.
Court records show Lavador was charged with sexual assault of a child under the age of 17.
ABC13 has reached out to Broadway Baptist staff to find out of if Lavador is still a pastor there but has not yet received a response.
Houston Gateway Academy, which is feet away from the church, said they had an Albert Lavador Jr. work as a teacher there, but he resigned in 2016. A school representative said there were no accusations of wrongdoing at that time.
Text from dated Tripod website for Albert Lavador Jr:
Similarly, encourage the young men to have control. In everything you do set an example by doing what is right. In your teaching show Integrity, Seriousness and know what you are saying scripturally. So that those who listen cannot talk behind our backs and say he did not know what he was talking about. Titus 2: 6-8
It takes $150,000 to raise a child from infancy to a age eighteen. But it takes more than money. Lots more! It takes the wisdom of Solomon, the patience of Job, the strength of Sampson and and the protection of thousands of gaurdian [sic] angels.
Of my years in the ministry, I realize that the youth of today live in a completely different world than we do. Peer pressure is at an all time high. The youth of today are searching for the truth. Some believe any thing they hear! Are we listening to our kids? Let’s listen to what the youth are telling us! I am a Youth Minister!
Hello, my name is Rev. Albert Lavador Jr. I have been in the ministry for 15 yrs. Youth Ministry and Recreation are my specialties! I was licensed by Trinity Baptist Church in Corsicana, Tx in 1992. I attended Criswell College in Dallas, Tx. I also studied at Houston Baptist Univ, Cy Fair and HCC. I have preached at many events, youth outings, lock-ins and youth nights. God has blessed me with the ability to play guitar and sing! I have led in congregational hymns and contemporary worship. I have seen many youth come to know the Lord and know this is my calling! I have been married to my lovely wife ***** for two years and we have a beautiful daughter named *****. [names removed to protect the innocent]
I am available to speak or sing at your event! Also, if interested I can bring a rap group, rock or praise and worship band to get the kids excited. Please call me or e-mail me with the date and time of your event. I will confirm your event with a reply or phone call. I come by love offering and believe the Lord to bless in this way!
