Growing Conflict in the Van Noy Family: New Questions Emerge Following Danielle Van Noy’s Public Allegations

Danielle Van Noy Comes Forward Publicly: Allegations Against Her Father Add Serious Weight to Ongoing Concerns

In a deeply personal and courageous statement released publicly, Danielle Van Noy, daughter of Pastor Paul Van Noy of Candlelight Christian Fellowship in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has come forward with troubling allegations involving abuse, church leadership failures, and long-term patterns of concealment.

Her statement arrives at a time when Candlelight Christian Fellowship and Pastor Van Noy have already faced scrutiny for political influence, emotional manipulation, and internal culture concerns brought to light in past Liberty Without Compromise broadcasts.

While Liberty Without Compromise does not accuse or convict anyone, and fully recognizes that allegations require careful examination, Danielle’s account carries significant weight, both because of her proximity to the situation and because her claims align with patterns previously documented in relation to Candlelight’s leadership culture.

This article is written with respect, factual restraint, and acknowledgment of the seriousness of Danielle’s words.

Danielle Responds to Public Comments Made by Her Father

In her X post on November 20, 2025, Danielle’s statement was prompted, she says, by her father publicly discussing her personal life and faith in an online setting.

She clarifies that she has not renounced her faith, only what she calls a “religion” distorted by her father into a tool for control, personal authority, and financial benefit.

Her Allegations: Abuse, Protection of Offenders, and a Pattern of Silence

Danielle’s claims are deeply personal and serious.

She alleges:

• Her father failed to protect her as a child, choosing instead to protect or excuse the abuser(s).

• A second young member of the church was abused years later, which she learned about while battling two types of breast cancer.

• She had “pleaded” with her father for years to take these matters seriously.

• She ultimately separated herself due to his unwillingness to address or prevent abuse.

Danielle asserts that her father’s leadership allowed, excused, or overlooked misconduct in ways that harmed her and potentially others.

Again, these are her statements, and deserve to be heard with compassion and taken seriously.

Leadership Connections Cited in Her Statement

Danielle also references several influential pastors connected to her father’s ministerial history:

• Pastor Bob Davis (North Country Chapel, Post Falls)

• Pastor Ray Duran (associated with Candlelight and Calvary Chapel networks)

• Pastor Glen Cole, under whom Paul Van Noy trained

She points to documented cases or lawsuits involving these pastors or their ministries where abuse was alleged or where reporting failures were claimed.

Her point is not to shift blame, but to illustrate a larger culture of systemic protection, one that she believes shaped her father’s practices.

Overview

A growing controversy surrounding longtime Coeur d’Alene pastor Paul Van Noy entered a new and more serious phase this week as multiple members of his immediate family publicly challenged his recent statements. What began with a public post from his daughter, Danielle Van Noy, alleging years of unaddressed abuse and misconduct, escalated after Paul issued a brief public statement denying wrongdoing. Now, a detailed list of fourteen public questions, released by Danielle’s husband, Gordon Waltho, is demanding specificity, transparency, and accountability.

The developing conflict, which now involves claims related to past alleged abuse, potential failures to report, and contradictory narratives emerging within the family, is drawing widespread attention across Kootenai County and beyond.

This article summarizes the full sequence of events to date.

Resource Links

• Danielle Van Noy – Original X Post (Nov. 2025)
  Read Danielle’s full public statement regarding her experiences and the text message from her father, Pastor Paul Van Noy.
  Link: Danielle’s X post

• Gordon Waltho – Public Facebook Statement (Nov. 22, 2025)
  Read the full list of questions and clarifications requested by Danielle’s husband, Gordon Waltho, addressed publicly to Pastor Paul Van Noy.
  Link: [Gordon’s Facebook post]

• Pastor Paul Van Noy – Official Response (Nov. 21, 2025)
  Read Paul Van Noy’s public statement responding to allegations and referencing the text message released by Danielle.
  Link: [Paul’s Facebook post]

Danielle Van Noy’s Initial Public Statement

Earlier this week, Danielle Van Noy published a post on X (formerly Twitter) describing deeply painful memories involving alleged past abuse, the mishandling of those incidents, and the long-term personal impact. In her statement, she referenced a private text message from her father, Pastor Paul Van Noy, in which he wrote:

“I am sorry that I did not protect you… and that by failing to do so allowed for others to be deeply hurt.”

Danielle stated that she released her story after years of silence, wanting transparency and accountability—not only for herself but potentially for others who may have been harmed.

Her post quickly spread online, generating significant public discussion and prompting broad speculation about the circumstances behind the apology referenced in Paul’s text.

Paul Van Noy Issues a Public Response

On November 21, 2025, Pastor Paul Van Noy posted an official statement addressing the allegations without directly addressing the core details raised by Danielle. His response included denial of wrongdoing, framing the situation as a combination of “mischaracterizations,” “false accusations,” and spiritual attacks. He stated in part:

“My private text to her—now public—was not an admission of guilt, but an attempt to minister to her in her hurts and grievances.”

Paul emphasized that:

• He would not respond to “egregious false accusations”

• He believes his home and church are safe and well-protected

• Leadership invites scrutiny and “mischaracterizations”

• He refuses to be “bullied,” “silent,” or to “bow”

Additionally, he distanced Candlelight Church from the allegations by asserting that most of what is being discussed involves “pastors and ministries not under my authority.”

The response was met with mixed reactions, with some supporters praising the statement while others criticized its lack of specificity.

Gordon Waltho’s Public Challenge: “These Questions Should Be Easy to Answer”

The situation escalated dramatically when Danielle’s husband of 10 years, Gordon Waltho, published his own lengthy statement aimed directly at Pastor Paul Van Noy. Unlike Danielle’s personal testimony or Paul’s brief denial, Gordon’s message took the form of an organized 14-question public inquiry.

Gordon opened with compassion toward the broader Van Noy family, emphasizing that he and Danielle “deeply care” for all involved, including Paul, Brenda, and their extended family. However, he stated that transparency is now essential.

Gordon wrote:

“I know Paul, as a man interested in the truth, will be eager to respond promptly and comprehensively to all questions regarding the matter.”

The questions focus primarily on:

1. Paul Van Noy’s historical knowledge of alleged sexual misconduct involving neighbor Jacob Saldana

Including whether Paul knew about alleged break-ins, alleged sexual assault of a minor, or any incidents occurring around the year 2000.

2. Whether any of these events were reported to law enforcement

Gordon references Idaho Code § 16-1605, noting mandatory reporting requirements for suspected child abuse.

3. Whether clergy privilege was ever used to avoid reporting obligations

4. Whether day-to-day circumstances placed additional minors at risk

Such as a daycare reportedly operated in the Van Noy home while Saldana lived next door.

5. Whether Saldana continued to have access to the home or church community for nearly two decades

6. Whether Paul was aware of the 2019 felony lewd conduct charge filed against Saldana

And whether he reported anything relevant to the case.

7. Whether Paul would release any correspondence between 2019 and Danielle referencing the situation

8. Clarification regarding a comment made by Paul’s daughter, Noelle Andrews

Suggesting that Jacob “was a child” who later apologized.

9. Whether Paul acknowledged knowledge of “others” harmed, as implied in his own text message

Gordon concludes by warning that a failure to answer will be viewed as obstruction of a good-faith effort to ensure the safety of other potential victims.

He closes with Luke 12:2–3—“Nothing covered will not be revealed… what you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light.”

He also clarifies he has no political, financial, or organizational motivations, stating he is acting only out of love for his wife and reverence for truth.

What Comes Next

The situation now stands at a critical point:

• Danielle has spoken publicly

• Paul has issued a limited response

• Gordon has asked direct questions requiring factual clarification

At this stage, the community awaits whether Pastor Paul Van Noy will respond to these specific inquiries, and if so, how thoroughly.

As allegations intersect with questions of safety, mandatory reporting laws, church culture, and long-standing family secrecy, pressure continues to mount.

This story is actively developing and will be updated as new information becomes available.