KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The United Methodist Church has dismissed a complaint against a former North Kansas City pastor who worked for Jeffrey Epstein.
Bishop Robert Farr of the Missouri Conference announced that the matter involving Rev. Stephanie Remingtonwould not proceed to disciplinary actionunder the current provisions ofThe Book of Discipline.
At her request and with the approval of theMissouri Conference of Ordained MinistryExecutive Committee, the church said it granted a change in status to “honorable location.”
Under the designation, she is no longer a clergy member of the Missouri Conference, is removed from the itinerant appointment system and will not be appointed to serve a congregation.
Any future ministry role in the denomination would require review and approval under church law.
The church said itlaunched its review in Marchafter learning Remington worked in 2018 and 2019 for LSJE, LLC - the management company for Epstein’s private Little St. James Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
According to United Methodist News, Remington served as Epstein’s administrative assistant and as a temporary property manager of teh island.
Her name appeared in more than1,800 records in the Epstein filesconcerning day-to-day operations, travel arrangements and renovations.
Remington previously told United Methodist News that she never witnessed abuse on the island. No criminal charges have been filed against her.
The Conference’s review examined inconsistencies in annual paperwork where Remington had indicated she was performing extension ministry through the Lewis Center for Church Leadership atWesley Theological Seminary.
The seminary confirmed she served only as a part-time contractor in 2017 and 2018, and had not been employed there since.
Conference officials said the inquiry clarified those reporting discrepancies while also identifying internal procedural weaknesses.
The Missouri Conference added that it is now updating its administrative practices to ensure stricter documentation, clearer reporting expectations and stronger oversight for clergy serving in extension ministry and bi-vocational roles beyond the local church.
While dismissing the formal complaint under church law, Bishop Farr emphasized the reputational and ethical fallout of the association.
“This matter raised serious concerns about judgment and public witness,” Bishop Farr said. “Clergy are entrusted with a visible and accountable ministry, and employment with a company connected to Jeffrey Epstein is deeply troubling given what is now known about the scope of his crimes and the harm done to his victims.”
