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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Iconic pastor John MacArthur dies days after stunned congregation was told he'd 'soon be with the lord'
Pastor John MacArthur has died days after his church told the stunned congregation he 'may be in the presence of the lord soon'. MacArthur, who was one of America's best-known Biblical preachers, died at the age of 86 this week after contracting pneumonia. On Sunday, just before MacArthur died, Tom Patton, associate pastor at MacArthur's Grace Community Church (GCC) in Sun Valley, California, made an announcement. 'This week, Pastor John contracted pneumonia,' Patton told congregants. 'He was admitted into the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon.' 'We place our dear pastor at the feet of the glorious Savior whom he has served so faithfully for so many years and now awaits His final command to be in his presence forever,' Patton added. MacArthur led the California megachurch for 56 years, along with a popular radio ministry called Grace to You. However, his legacy is blighted by accusations that he harmed multiple abuse victims, including Eileen Gray and Wendy Guay, while protecting their abusers. A lawsuit filed this month by Lorraine Zielinski, a former member of his congregation, accuses the GCC of shaming her publicly and revealing confidential information disclosed in counseling after she refused to return to her abusive husband. MacArthur's media ministry, Grace to You, posted a statement via X on Monday confirming his death. 'Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior,' they said. 'This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run.'
India.com
a day ago
- General
- India.com
John MacArthurs Death: Pastor Dies At 86, Know Who Is Beloved Spiritual Leader
Pastor John MacArthur, the leader of Grace Community Church of US' California, died at the age of 86, reportedly after being hospitalised with pneumonia. In a post on X, Grace to You, the media ministry he founded, informed on Tuesday (IST) about the demise of the Pastor. "Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run," the post read. Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run. 2 Timothy 4:1-8 — Grace to You (@gracetoyou) July 15, 2025 Who Is John MacArthur? According to the website of Grace To You, John MacArthur was the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. He was also an author, conference speaker, chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the media ministry. After graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church in 1969. In 1985, he became the President of The Master's College. In 1986, the Pastor founded The Master's Seminary, a graduate school dedicated to training men for full-time pastoral and missionary work. He has authored hundreds of study guides and books, including The Gospel According to Jesus, Our Sufficiency in Christ, Strange Fire, Ashamed of the Gospel, The Murder of Jesus, The Prodigal Son, Twelve Ordinary Men, and The Truth War. John MacArthur is survived by his wife, Patricia, four married children, and fifteen grandchildren.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Influential evangelical pastor and theologian John MacArthur dead at 86 after health battle
John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, died Monday at the age of 86 after a battle with pneumonia. "Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior," read a Monday-night post on the X account of "Grace to You" which is MacArthur's media ministry. "This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run." The announcement comes after associate pastor Tom Patton told congregants at a July 13 Sunday service that MacArthur had been hospitalized with the illness, according to The Roys Report. "This week, Pastor John contracted pneumonia," Patton previously said during the service. "He was admitted into the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon." California Pastor John Macarthur Hospitalized With Life-threatening Illness As Church Community Rallies MacArthur began his work at Grace Community Church after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary in 1969, according to the church's website. Throughout his time in leadership, the church's two morning worship services reportedly grew to fill the 3,500-seat auditorium to capacity, with thousands of members joining various training programs and fellowship groups. Read On The Fox News App In 1985, MacArthur became president of The Master's University, a four-year accredited liberal arts Christian college located in Santa Clarita. One year later, he founded The Master's Seminary, a graduate school specializing in preparing men for full-time pastoral roles and missionary work, according to Grace Community Church. MacArthur also served as president and featured teacher with Grace to You, a nonprofit organization specializing in the development and distribution of his audio recordings, books and the "Grace to You" television and radio programs. Additionally, MacArthur penned nearly 400 books and study resources, including The Gospel According to Jesus and Our Sufficiency in Christ, with his titles being translated into over two dozen languages, according to the church's website. California Pastor John Macarthur 'Doing Better' After Sudden Illness The pastor previously made national headlines in 2020 after a California judge ruled the church could continue holding in-person services despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide coronavirus restrictions. MacArthur had suffered from years of health complications, including a sudden onset of illness while preaching at a 2023 service. Since then, he has reportedly undergone multiple surgeries targeting atrial fibrillation and other conditions. However, his health reportedly continued to decline, with Patton telling members of the community that the pastor's recovery from "three surgeries in the second half of 2024" was "slower than expected," and saw "occasional setbacks affecting his heart, lungs and kidneys." Popes Who Have Served The Catholic Church For The Past 100 Years: Champions Of Truth, Faith And Love Earlier this year, MacArthur was hospitalized while undergoing a "second procedure" on his lungs, the outlet reported. MacArthur is survived by his wife, Patricia, four children and fifteen article source: Influential evangelical pastor and theologian John MacArthur dead at 86 after health battle
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
John MacArthur, Grace Pastor Known for Unwavering Biblical Convictions, Dies at 86
John MacArthur, the longtime pastor of Grace Community Church and one of the most influential figures in American evangelicalism, has died at age 86. His death was confirmed Monday evening by his teaching ministry, Grace to You, just days after he was hospitalized with pneumonia. 'Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run,' Grace to You posted on X. MacArthur is survived by Patricia, his wife of more than 60 years, along with four married children — Matt, Marcy, Mark, and Melinda — and 15 grandchildren. 'It is already strange to live in a world without MacArthur's steady convictional presence,' wrote theologian Owen Strachan. 'Pray for his family, his church, and the many who mourn him. Rest in peace, lion of faith.' John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. was born June 19, 1939, in Los Angeles. A distant relative of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, he graduated from Azusa Pacific University and earned his Master of Divinity from Talbot Theological Seminary. In 1969, shortly after graduating, MacArthur became pastor-teacher at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. His verse-by-verse exposition of Scripture became the signature of his ministry. Under his leadership, the church's two Sunday morning services routinely filled the 3,500-seat sanctuary, and thousands participated in training and fellowship programs. MacArthur founded The Master's Seminary in 1986 to train men for pastoral ministry. He also served as president of The Master's University, a four-year Christian liberal arts school, beginning in 1985. He was best known to millions through his Grace to You media ministry, which he led as president and featured teacher. His sermons aired more than 1,000 times daily in English and Spanish, and all 3,000+ are freely available online. MacArthur authored nearly 400 books and study guides, including The Gospel According to Jesus, Strange Fire, Slave, and the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series. His MacArthur Study Bible, translated into over two dozen languages, remains a cornerstone of his ministry. Throughout his ministry, MacArthur remained known for his unapologetic commitment to Scripture — often taking stands that drew both praise and criticism. In 2013, he hosted the 'Strange Fire' conference and published a book by the same name: Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship. Both sharply critiqued aspects of the Charismatic movement, urging Christians to pursue doctrinal clarity and avoid what he described as counterfeit spiritual practices. The response was mixed. Some praised the boldness of his warnings, while others, including Rev. Samuel Rodriguez of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, criticized MacArthur's approach as divisive and overly broad In 2019, MacArthur famously challenged the idea of women in pastoral roles, emphasizing what he saw as the clear teaching of Scripture. His position drew strong responses from both supporters and critics, but he never wavered in his convictions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, MacArthur took a stand for religious liberty by reopening Grace Community Church in defiance of California's worship restrictions. 'Never before has the government invaded the territory that belongs only to the Lord Jesus Christ and told us we can't meet,' he told Fox News in 2020. MacArthur and the church ultimately prevailed in court, with California agreeing to an $800,000 settlement to resolve the case. MacArthur's health declined in recent years, including several hospitalizations and surgeries beginning in 2023. He briefly returned to the pulpit in late 2024 and shared a message of gratitude. 'God has purposes that we would've never been able to fulfill if we weren't put into some kind of stress,' he told his congregation at Thanksgiving. In one of his final public appearances, he addressed the 2025 Shepherds Conference by video. 'I realize I'm on the last lap,' he said. 'That takes on a new meaning when you know you're on the short end of the candle. I am all thanks and praise to God for everything He's allowed me to be a part of and everything He's accomplished by His Word in these years of ministry.'
Fox News
a day ago
- Health
- Fox News
Influential evangelical pastor and theologian John MacArthur dead at 86 after health battle
John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, died Monday at the age of 86 after a battle with pneumonia. "Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior," read a Monday-night post on the X account of "Grace to You" which is MacArthur's media ministry. "This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run." The announcement comes after associate pastor Tom Patton told congregants at a July 13 Sunday service that MacArthur had been hospitalized with the illness, according to The Roys Report. "This week, Pastor John contracted pneumonia," Patton previously said during the service. "He was admitted into the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon." MacArthur began his work at Grace Community Church after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary in 1969, according to the church's website. Throughout his time in leadership, the church's two morning worship services reportedly grew to fill the 3,500-seat auditorium to capacity, with thousands of members joining various training programs and fellowship groups. In 1985, MacArthur became president of The Master's University, a four-year accredited liberal arts Christian college located in Santa Clarita. One year later, he founded The Master's Seminary, a graduate school specializing in preparing men for full-time pastoral roles and missionary work, according to Grace Community Church. MacArthur also served as president and featured teacher with Grace to You, a nonprofit organization specializing in the development and distribution of his audio recordings, books and the "Grace to You" television and radio programs. Additionally, MacArthur penned nearly 400 books and study resources, including The Gospel According to Jesus and Our Sufficiency in Christ, with his titles being translated into over two dozen languages, according to the church's website. The pastor previously made national headlines in 2020 after a California judge ruled the church could continue holding in-person services despite Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide coronavirus restrictions. MacArthur had suffered from years of health complications, including a sudden onset of illness while preaching at a 2023 service. Since then, he has reportedly undergone multiple surgeries targeting atrial fibrillation and other conditions. However, his health reportedly continued to decline, with Patton telling members of the community that the pastor's recovery from "three surgeries in the second half of 2024" was "slower than expected," and saw "occasional setbacks affecting his heart, lungs and kidneys." Earlier this year, MacArthur was hospitalized while undergoing a "second procedure" on his lungs, the outlet reported. MacArthur is survived by his wife, Patricia, four children and fifteen grandchildren.
