Daughter of Pastor Paul Van Noy Comes Forward: Abuse, Cover-Up Allegations Add New Weight to Ongoing Concerns

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.

Claims of Unreported Abuse and Employment of Questionable Figures

Danielle alleges the following as part of the broader context:

• A youth pastor (Anthony L. Iglesias) was not reported to authorities despite allegations of misconduct abroad.

• Pastor Ray Duran, named in a related lawsuit, was later employed at Candlelight.

• Another individual, Jacob Saldana, reportedly had known allegations dating back to the early 2000s yet was welcomed into church life and leadership circles as late as 2019.

• Candlelight Fellowship owns Skate Plaza, a facility frequented by children, where Danielle states “incidents of abuse have occurred.”

These claims have not been adjudicated in court within the context of this article.
They are shared exactly as Danielle presented them, as part of her reasoning for stepping forward and distancing herself.

A Pattern Echoing Long-Standing Concerns

For months, Liberty Without Compromise has reported on:

• Power consolidation inside Candlelight Christian Fellowship

• Political influence run through church channels

• Emotional manipulation from the pulpit

• Leadership that protects insiders while attacking critics

• Double standards for morality and public behavior

Danielle’s account aligns with these previously observed themes, particularly:

• Silencing victims

• Protecting offenders

• Maintaining public image over truth

• Weaponizing faith to control narratives

Her words, if true, bring an even more serious dimension to what has already been exposed.

Why Danielle’s Statement Matters

Danielle shares her story:

• With “love for her father,”

• As a desire for healing and truth,

• Not out of vengeance,

• And with a clear willingness to forgive.

Her posture is not angry or vindictive, it is sober, measured, and deeply reluctant, reflecting the gravity of what she has chosen to share.

Given her proximity, her experiences deserve to be taken seriously by:

• Church members

• Leadership

• The wider Coeur d’Alene community

• Anyone concerned with child protection, ethical ministry, and transparency

Candlelight’s Future: A Call for Accountability and Independent Review

Danielle makes it clear:

She hopes her father will one day take genuine responsibility for the past, practice transparency, and reform the culture that enabled harm.

Whether Candlelight Christian Fellowship chooses to respond, investigate, or initiate independent oversight remains to be seen.

What is clear is that Danielle’s account, if accurate, represents some of the most serious concerns yet raised about leadership failures under Pastor Paul Van Noy.

Final Thoughts

This article does not assert guilt.
It does not act as a legal conclusion.
It simply brings forward Danielle Van Noy’s own words, words that align with a larger, already observed pattern of behavior discussed in previous broadcasts.

For victims and survivors in any context, speaking out takes enormous courage.
Danielle deserves to be heard respectfully and compassionately.

And the Coeur d’Alene community deserves transparency, accountability, and truth.