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Evangelical Pastor John MacArthur Dies at 86 After Battle With Pneumonia

His media ministry has pledged to carry on his teaching, with the church planning memorial services.

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

  • John MacArthur died July 14 at age 86 after being hospitalized with pneumonia, associate pastor Tom Patton said during a July 13 service.
  • Grace to You posted on X that his “faith became sight,” praising his faithful endurance until the end of his race.
  • Evangelical leaders and congregants have flooded social media with tributes, highlighting his verse-by-verse preaching and global reach.
  • Over 56 years at Grace Community Church, MacArthur founded The Master’s University in 1985 and The Master’s Seminary in 1986 and authored nearly 400 books.
  • In 2020, he defied California’s COVID-19 health orders, triggering a lawsuit and an $800,000 settlement that underscored his stance on religious liberty.