# Philly pastor pleads guilty to online child sexual exploitation

> Philly pastor Bryan Jackson, 42, admitted to posing as woman online to exploit children, faces up to 80 years in prison.
- Title: Philly pastor pleads guilty to online child sexual…
- Summary: Philly pastor Bryan Jackson, 42, admitted to posing as woman online to exploit children, faces up to 80 years in prison.
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/philly-pastor-child-sexual-exploitation-bryan-jackson
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:06:17.297+00:00
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## Bryan Jackson guilty plea
Bryan Jackson, 42, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of sexually exploiting minors.
## Jackson's church connection
Jackson served as senior pastor at Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ in North Philly.
## Co-conspirator Isaiah Banks
Jackson and Isaiah Banks, a former senior pastor at Second Pilgrim Baptist Church, allegedly groomed minors for sexual images.
## Online grooming tactics
Jackson posed as an 'older girl' online to solicit sexually explicit photos and videos from minors.
## Text evidence timeline
Texts between Jackson, Banks, and minors dated from February 2024 to May 2025 show grooming activities.
## Church status unknown
Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ could not confirm Jackson's current church involvement.
## Legal consequences
Jackson faces up to 80 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture child pornography.
## Sentencing date
Jackson is scheduled for sentencing on February 19, 2027.
## Victim contact info
Victims can contact Philadelphia DA's victim services at (215) 686-5709 or police special victims unit at (215) 685-3251.
## Key takeaway

Philly pastor Bryan Jackson pleaded guilty to posing as woman online to sexually exploit children, facing up to 80 years in prison.