Howard Curtis, 72, allegedly persuaded worshippers to undress for him in the office of Coulsdon Christian Fellowship, in Croydon, south London.
The claims are believed to centre around a movement known as Christian Domestic Discipline, which involves men asserting authority over women through physical punishment, usually spanking.
Mr Curtis has been banned from unsupervised contact with children and forbidden from attending his own church alone while the Metropolitan Police probes allegations about his conduct.
Three people have lodged assault allegations against Mr Curtis, senior minister, who is believed to have been involved with the church for at least two decades.
They said Mr Curtis was no longer involved with the church but would not comment further. Rev Dominic Warner, a minister at the church, did not respond to requests for a comment.
Mr Curtis is also chairman of Coulsdon Chess Fellowship and listed as a trustee of the 1st Coulsdon Scout Group, both of which meet at the church.
The website of Christian Domestic Discipline says the practice is 'intended to be a haven for married couples who practice safe and consensual' discipline.
The claims are believed to centre around a movement known as Christian Domestic Discipline, which involves men asserting authority over women through physical punishment, usually spanking.
Three people have lodged assault allegations against Mr Curtis, senior minister, who is believed to have been involved with the church for at least two decades.
They said Mr Curtis was no longer involved with the church but would not comment further. Rev Dominic Warner, a minister at the church, did not respond to requests for a comment.
Mr Curtis is also chairman of Coulsdon Chess Fellowship and listed as a trustee of the 1st Coulsdon Scout Group, both of which meet at the church.
The website of Christian Domestic Discipline says the practice is 'intended to be a haven for married couples who practice safe and consensual' discipline.
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