Joe Campbell’s life reads like a biblical saga filled with significant trials and triumphs. At just 21, he made a pact with God following a devastating car accident that nearly cost him his life. Surviving with a broken neck, Campbell claims God blessed him with miraculous gifts, including prophecy and faith healing, even asserting he once raised a man from the dead. By 1988, with the support of the Assemblies of God council, he continued to lead his church in Versailles, Missouri.
Amid these church activities, he took in a troubled 14-year-old girl, Phaedra Creed. Her mother struggled with addiction, and Campbell wanted to provide her a stable home. Initially, she adored him as a figure of guidance, but their relationship soured when it became abusive, leading to a police investigation. Phaedra disclosed that Campbell had repeatedly violated her, resulting in charges against him. However, due to emotional turmoil and the consequences of testimony, the case did not proceed to trial, and Campbell denied any wrongdoing.
Despite facing allegations, Campbell was soon given a new mission from God to establish his own church and children’s camp. Meanwhile, several women, who had also experienced abuse by Campbell, began to share their stories. They felt isolated until they connected with one another, forming a support network aimed at holding Campbell accountable.
Despite numerous efforts to alert authorities about Campbell’s past abuses, they encountered various bureaucratic hurdles, leading to frustration and continued silence on the matter. As the years passed, these survivors struggled with their trauma while Campbell thrived in his new ministry, leaving painful memories buried deep within.
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