A church in North Texas has released a public statement following the arrest of one of its former pastors, who is now facing serious criminal charges related to child pornography.
Preston Trail Community Church, located in Frisco—just north of Dallas—acknowledged the arrest of Jim Mustain, who served as a community pastor at the church from 2019 to 2023. Mustain, 64, was taken into custody on May 14, charged with possession of child pornography and possession or promotion of lewd images involving minors, according to records from Denton County jail.
In addition to his church role, Mustain was known to volunteer with Lewisville Independent School District and held a seat on the board of the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce.
Church leaders Jim Johnson and Paul Basden expressed deep concern in a joint statement, saying, “We are heartbroken and disturbed by the allegations. We condemn all forms of sexual misconduct without reservation.”
They clarified that during Mustain’s employment, the church had no awareness of any behavior that would relate to the current charges. Once the church became aware of the allegations on April 24, they quickly hired an independent law firm to conduct a full investigation. That review, according to church leaders, uncovered no evidence of wrongdoing by Mustain during his time on staff.
Importantly, the pastors emphasized that there is no evidence suggesting any children affiliated with Preston Trail were involved or harmed. They noted that Mustain did not have direct responsibilities involving children or youth during his time at the church.
In their statement, the pastors also assured the congregation that pastoral support and specialized groups are available to help anyone grappling with confusion, pain, or past trauma related to the incident. “We believe the church should be a place where difficult truths are brought into the light—not hidden. We grieve with those affected and are praying for truth, healing, and justice,” the statement read.
To maintain a safe environment for families and children, the church reiterated its protective measures, which include thorough background checks for all staff and volunteers involved in youth ministry, a strict policy prohibiting one-on-one adult-child interactions, and a partnership with Red Flag Reporting, an ethics and safety monitoring service.
According to Mustain’s LinkedIn profile, he is also the founder and executive director of Loving Community, a nonprofit based in Denton County that focuses on building neighborly relationships and serving local needs based on Christian principles.
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