Overview
- In an emailed statement to Christianity Today, the 76-year-old author admitted to an eight-year relationship with a married woman and said his conduct defied his beliefs and writings.
- He declared himself disqualified from Christian ministry and will step away from writing, public speaking, and social media.
- Yancey said he has begun professional counseling and an accountability program and will not disclose further details out of respect for the other family.
- His wife, Janet, described profound trauma yet said she will keep her marriage vow and asked for prayer.
- A planned appearance at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena was removed from the event listing, his social media pages appear deleted, and coverage noted his influential career and his 2023 Parkinson’s diagnosis.