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On Sunday, pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California missed the second church service due to an illness. His absence drew concern from the congregation. According to the claims of a church’s elders, the pastor has been under the weather for the past week.

“Just so you know, Pastor John had a bug this week and preached our first hour but asked if he might be able to take a break for the second hour. So Mike Riccardi is going to be answering the call. It’s pretty amazing we have guys with sermons in their Bibles wherever you go, and so Mike’s going to be here,” the Great Community Church elder said.

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“Doing well”

Thankfully, he is now doing well after a medical check-up, he just needs some rest after a busy holiday season. The church released a public statement regarding the pastor’s well-being on Monday.

“Many of you are praying for Pastor John’s health due to his absence from the pulpit during the second service. We are pleased to report that he is doing well. He saw a doctor on Sunday afternoon and he is in good health, and just needs rest from a busy holiday week,” the church’s website wrote.

The church also expressed its gratitude to everyone who prayed for pastor John’s health.

“Thank you for your continued prayers for Pastor John,” they added.

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Reference: Grace Community Church

Leader and author Kris Vallotton speaks up about John MacArthur’s comment to Beth Moore that has sparked a lot of attention.

John MacArthur and Beth Moore

This weekend, a controversy sparked up between pastor and author John MacArthur and preacher and author Beth Moore. Pastor John was celebrating his 50 years in ministry during the event “Truth Matters Conference” when he made a comment about Beth. He and other panel members were asked to react to the word “Beth Moore” and John simply said, “Go home”.

John then went on to comment about women preachers saying, “The church is caving into women preachers.” His controversial statement has received many reactions but most were in disagreement with the anti-social justice activist.

Kris Vallotton’s thoughts

Most recently, Bethel Church’s associate leader Kris Vallotton posted his thoughts on Facebook. He started by describing Beth Moore and Paula White as some of the “finest leaders of our time” then apologized to them.

“First I want to apologize on behalf of male leadership to Beth and Paula. I am sorry for John’s disrespectful attitude and comments towards you. And I want to reassure you that he is not representing the vast majority of us men in leadership who love your ministry,” Kris wrote.

He then continued, “I want to be clear that John is misrepresenting the heart of God, the Scriptures, the ministry of Jesus towards women, and the history of the church.”

Kris chose to break his silence about the issue because of the women in his family and in influence.

“I am certain that this post will create some push back, but as a father to two daughters, a daughter-in-law, and a grandfather to 5 granddaughters…and a spiritual father to thousands of daughters all over the world; I simply can’t remain silent while a leader abuses them,” he said.

Choosing relationship over agreement

This controversy between well known Christian leaders shows how easily it is to disagree on an issue. However, we can choose to love one another regardless. We may disagree but we can let the love of God within us prevail.

Allowing disagreement to separate is an insult to what Jesus paid for. It would be silly to let an issue like this become a stumbling block to our faith. Let’s remember to pray for all of our leaders!

Written by Gail Marvel.

Reference: Facebook | Kris Vallotton

John MacArthur

Grace Community Church Pastor John MacArthur ‘Doing Well’ After Missing Sunday Service Due To Illness

Pastor John MacArthur

“Doing well”

Kris Vallotton Speaks Up About John MacArthur’s Comment About Beth Moore

John MacArthur and Beth Moore

Kris Vallotton’s thoughts

Choosing relationship over agreement