Dr. Tony Evans, a widely known evangelical Texas pastor, has stepped down from management at his church.
In a press release posted Sunday to the church’s web site, Evans, the senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, mentioned he’s stepping down because of an unnamed “sin.”
“The foundation of our ministry has always been our commitment to the Word of God as the absolute supremestandard of truth to which we are to conform our lives,” Evans’ assertion reads. “When we fall short of that standard due to sin, we are required to repent and restore our relationship with God. A number of years ago, I fell short of that standard. I am, therefore, required to apply the same biblical standard of repentance and restoration to myself that I have applied to others.”
Evans mentioned he has “committed no crime,” however “did not use righteous judgement in my actions.”
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In accordance with the church, the choice for Evans to step down was made after “tremendous prayer and multiple meetings” with Evans and church elders.
Bobby Gibson, a pastor on the church, and church elders are anticipated to offer extra info within the coming days concerning interim management and the long run.
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Who’s Tony Evans?
Evans based Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas in 1976 with 10 members in his dwelling. The church has since grown to over 10,000 members.
He has a radio program, “The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans” that airs on over 1,000 stations worldwide, and beforehand served because the chaplain for each the Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Mavericks.
Tony Evans’ first spouse was Lois Evans who handed away in 2019. The couple had 4 kids: Chrystal Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Jr. Evans and Jonathan Evans. The pastor remarried new spouse Carla Evans, previously Carla Crummie, in November of 2023.
“Well bless their hearts.”
