“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.
If the churches are smart they will.
Several years ago one of our pastors had an automobile accident, and sustained minor injuries. Two days later he was fired over his blood alcohol content at the time of the accident.
Everybody in leadership at our church takes a class called “Reducing the risk”. Not only does it cover actual abuse, but details measures taken to prevent false accusations.