[1] The school's stated mission is "to make the most of Jesus Christ through spiritual, academic, physical, and social development.
"[2] As of August 1, 2023,[update] First Baptist Christian School has now had 3 former staff members charged and plead guilty to sex crimes against children.
[3] The most recent and the only case to document abuse actually occurring onsite was 21-CF-703 in Vermilion County, IL.
[4][5] Prior to Lazzell's charges coming to light, First Baptist's former music pastor and Bible teacher, Roger VanRaden (2003-2013 on staff) was charged and plead guilty in Champaign, IL to sexually assaulting one of the members of the youth group at his new church job as youth pastor.
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