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Philip Yancey Admits Long Affair, Retires From Public Ministry

The 76-year-old author disclosed the eight-year relationship to Christianity Today, pledging counseling to rebuild his marriage.

Overview

  • He said he is disqualified from Christian ministry and will step away from writing, public speaking, and social media.
  • Yancey expressed remorse for the harm caused to both families and said he will not share further details out of respect for the other family.
  • His wife, Janet, called the disclosure devastating yet affirmed her commitment to their 55-year marriage and asked for prayer.
  • Following the announcement, a planned appearance at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena was removed from a church listing, and his social media pages appear to be deleted.
  • A bestselling author of more than 15 million books and a longtime Christianity Today contributor, Yancey had continued speaking after a 2023 Parkinson’s diagnosis.