Worship Leader Faces Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges

A former worship leader at Answers in Genesis has been charged with 80 counts of alleged sexual abuse of a teenage boy.
Michael Howard, 36, was part of the TrueSong worship music group at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky and the Creation Museum. He is no longer affiliated with the ministry. Michael Howard
According to a statement from Answers in Genesis, Howard’s departure occurred before they became aware of the investigation. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Howard in December 2024 after receiving a report of sexual abuse.
The victim alleged that Howard abused him for several years, starting from the age of 15. Howard reportedly admitted to a “3-4 year relationship” with the victim during interviews. He was arrested on January 2, 2025, and faces 40 counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and 40 counts of sodomy in the third degree. Michael Howard
Howard is currently being held at Boone County Jail on a $250,000 bond.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Premier Christian