Overview

• Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship declared Evans completed a yearlong restoration that included outside counseling, pastoral mentoring, and a 12-month absence from the pulpit.
• Church leaders said he will not return to any staff or leadership role at the 11,000‑member congregation.
• Evans apologized to his congregation and family during the Oct. 5 “Restoration Sunday” service.
• The church has not disclosed the nature of his past transgression, saying discretion preserved dignity and the integrity of the process.
• Jonathan Evans has been appointed an elder, and the church plans to outline next steps, including his expected installation as lead pastor, at Oct. 12 “Vision Sunday.”