The founding pastor of one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest churches told its members Sunday he’s cooperating with an investigation into whether he used a horse whip on a man who visited his church office more than a decade ago. Brian Tome, who has been a pastor at Crossroads Church since it first held services in Cincinnati 30 years ago, is accused of whipping and rubbing the man's crotch with a riding crop during an encounter in 2015. An email to church members last week announced Tome’s suspension from his pastoral duties but gave few details about the accusation, describing it as “inappropriate physical humor.” Church officials provided more information at Sunday services in a pre-recorded video, which included a brief statement from Tome. “This is just heart wrenching,” Tome said. “I’m thankful the independent investigation is happening. I’m cooperating. I welcome it.” The turmoil at Crossroads comes at a time of rapid growth in influence and visibility for the church across th...