Sons of Patriarchy This OPC Minister Groomed Young Girls at his Church (Part 2)
Jan 8, 2026
Caroline Garcia Osborne, a former member of Covenant OPC, shares her harrowing journey of grooming and spiritual abuse by her pastor, Boyd Miller. She details the gradual manipulation she faced, from special attention to emotional pressure and secretive meetings. An anonymous survivor recounts her own experiences of inappropriate contact and the community's silence. Both women emphasize the need for accountability and reform within the church, urging others to recognize grooming and support survivors in their healing journey.
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Institutional Language Shields Abusers
- The Presbytery trial prioritized exoneration and system protections over listening to victims and securing corroboration.
- Institutional rules and language choices often shield abusers by reframing crimes as "sins" or "indiscretions."
Rapid Favoritism And Early Grooming
- Caroline Garcia Osborne describes rapid integration into Covenant OPC and becoming a favored teen of pastor Boyd Miller through meals, rides, and special attention.
- That early preferential treatment set the stage for years of private messages and emotional manipulation.
Normal Moments Built Intimacy
- Caroline recounts escalating one-on-one contact: long late-night calls, adult seating at meals, shoulder massages, and invitations to drive his car.
- These normal-seeming interactions built intimacy and authority that later enabled emotional pressure toward marriage.