One does not exclude the other. The ‘repentance’ called for is the entire denomination repenting of ignoring the problem for so long.
“The repentance called for is the entire denomination repenting of ignoring the problem for so long.”
So in addition to “ repentance” will the pastors who have done criminal acts be outed by their respective congregations, removed from their pastoral positions, and prosecuted in a criminal court? There are certainly “personal sins” for which repentance can be an effective means for expungement, but here you have acts that are criminal.