Former Pastor Receives Life Sentence for Repeated Child Sexual Assault

May 13, 2026

By Dale Chamberlain

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Jeffrey Charles (screengrab via Northern News Now)

Charles was previously convicted of sexual abuse in Iowa in 1997.

ChurchLeaders has reached out to Souls Church for comment and will update this article in the event of a response.

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Dale Chamberlain

Dale Chamberlain (M.Div.) is a content manager for ChurchLeaders. With experience in pastoral ministry as well as the corporate marketing world, he is also an author and podcaster who is passionate about helping people tackle ancient truths in everyday settings. Dale lives in Southern California with his wife Tamara and their four children.

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