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Evangelical Pastor John MacArthur Dies at 86 After Pneumonia Battle

His passing leaves Grace Community Church, along with its global ministries, preparing for leadership succession under a shadow of mourning.

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

  • Grace to You announced on July 14 that MacArthur entered the presence of the Savior after contracting life-threatening pneumonia, ending a prolonged health struggle.
  • He had been hospitalized on July 13 after associate pastor Tom Patton informed congregants of his pneumonia diagnosis and dire condition.
  • MacArthur led Grace Community Church in Sun Valley for 56 years and founded the Grace to You media ministry, The Master’s University, and The Master’s Seminary.
  • A prolific author and verse-by-verse expositor, he wrote nearly 400 books and study resources, and his daily broadcasts reached millions globally in multiple languages.
  • His 2020 defiance of California COVID-19 restrictions resulted in an $800,000 settlement and underscored his stance on religious freedom and church autonomy.