Dear Parents and Church Family,
We want to make you aware of a serious matter that has recently affected our church and school community.
On 9/15/26, Mt. Zion Christian Church and Mt. Zion Christian School received a search warrant from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation into an allegation involving Dan Clement, one of our school staff and church elder board members. They are investigating whether or not he has been in possession of child pornography. At this time there is no indication that any illegal activity has taken place on church or school grounds.
At this time, the investigation is being conducted by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, and we do not want to speculate about the specific allegations or the outcome of the investigation. It is important that we allow law enforcement to complete their work and determine
the facts of the matter.
As a precautionary measure and while the investigation is ongoing, Dan Clement has been placed on a leave of absence from all responsibilities at the church and school. He will remain on leave until the investigation has been completed. Once we receive the findings of the investigation, the church and school leadership will carefully review those findings and respond appropriately.
We recognize that news of this nature can be concerning and may raise many questions. Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of the children entrusted to our care. We take that responsibility extremely seriously and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement throughout this process.
Because this is an active investigation, there are details that we are not able to discuss at this time. We ask that our church and school community refrain from speculation, rumors, or sharing unverified information. We also ask that we respect the integrity of the investigation and the privacy of everyone involved.
We will communicate additional information as we are able to do so. In the meantime, please continue to pray for our students, their families, our church and school staff, our leadership, and all those involved in the investigation.
Thank you for your understanding, your prayers, and your continued commitment to the safety and well-being of our children and our church family.
Mt. Zion Christian Church & Mt. Zion Christian School Leadership
We want to make you aware of a serious matter that has recently affected our church and school community.
On 9/15/26, Mt. Zion Christian Church and Mt. Zion Christian School received a search warrant from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department as part of an ongoing investigation into an allegation involving Dan Clement, one of our school staff and church elder board members. They are investigating whether or not he has been in possession of child pornography. At this time there is no indication that any illegal activity has taken place on church or school grounds.
At this time, the investigation is being conducted by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department, and we do not want to speculate about the specific allegations or the outcome of the investigation. It is important that we allow law enforcement to complete their work and determine
the facts of the matter.
As a precautionary measure and while the investigation is ongoing, Dan Clement has been placed on a leave of absence from all responsibilities at the church and school. He will remain on leave until the investigation has been completed. Once we receive the findings of the investigation, the church and school leadership will carefully review those findings and respond appropriately.
We recognize that news of this nature can be concerning and may raise many questions. Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of the children entrusted to our care. We take that responsibility extremely seriously and will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement throughout this process.
Because this is an active investigation, there are details that we are not able to discuss at this time. We ask that our church and school community refrain from speculation, rumors, or sharing unverified information. We also ask that we respect the integrity of the investigation and the privacy of everyone involved.
We will communicate additional information as we are able to do so. In the meantime, please continue to pray for our students, their families, our church and school staff, our leadership, and all those involved in the investigation.
Thank you for your understanding, your prayers, and your continued commitment to the safety and well-being of our children and our church family.
Mt. Zion Christian Church & Mt. Zion Christian School Leadership
Updated on 9/15/2026 at 3:50PM