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Evangelical Leader John MacArthur Dies at 86 After Pneumonia Battle

Weeks of health setbacks ended with his ministry confirming his death, prompting congregants to observe days of prayer.

John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, preaches at a Conservative Baptist Network event on Sunday, June 12, 2022 ahead of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting.
Rev. John MacArthur. (Grace Community Church, via Facebook)
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Overview

  • Pastor John MacArthur died July 14 at age 86 after contracting pneumonia last week, his Grace to You media ministry announced.
  • Associate Pastor Tom Patton told the congregation on July 13 that MacArthur’s sudden pneumonia diagnosis and hospital admission could bring him “into the presence of the Lord.”
  • MacArthur led Grace Community Church in Sun Valley for 56 years and built Grace to You into a global broadcast ministry distributing nearly 400 of his authored books.
  • His legacy includes a 2020 court victory that allowed in-person services despite California COVID-19 restrictions and outspoken stances on social and theological issues.
  • He is survived by his wife Patricia, four children, 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren as his church community begins a period of mourning.