Author and pastor John MacArthur's recovery from a series of surgeries is “slower than expected,” according to a church elder who asked for prayers for the 85-year-old pastor. Grace Community Church (GCC) Elder Tom Patton given to church members update MacArthur's health status on Sunday.
“He suffered a series of health issues that took him away from the pulpit and required three surgeries in the second half of 2024,” Patton said. “His recovery has been slower than expected, with occasional effects on his heart, lungs and kidneys.”
Elder Tom Patton of Grace Community Church today provided an update on John MacArthur's health. pic.twitter.com/1xHhS3bwwi
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“The root causes of these various problems have not yet been discovered,” Dr. Patton and colleagues explained. Patton added that MacArthur has been hospitalized for the past two weeks undergoing tests and treatment.
“So please pray for him and the doctors.” it is “We ask that the doctors identify the appropriate treatment and that John regain sufficient strength and health to resume public service,” Pastor Patton said in a statement. The family is asking for your prayers.” Please pray seriously and firmly. Our pastor hopes to return to his beloved church soon. ”
MacArthur is perhaps his writings, commentaries, his popular radio ministry, blessings to you.
Joel Beek, president of Puritan Reformed Seminary, preached at Grace Community on Sunday. Beek said on X (formerly Twitter) that MacArthur “is still recovering in the hospital and remains quite weak, but has made some recovery in recent days.” church leaders Reported.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of preaching three times for Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church in Los Angeles. In between morning prayers, I was given the opportunity to rest for a while in Dr. MacArthur's office (Photo 1). Approximately 6,000 people will participate in one of the two morning sessions. pic.twitter.com/Gstyk6svYu
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In 2023, MacArthur underwent heart surgery and was sidelined for several weeks. He updated listeners on his condition on the May 2023 broadcast.
“They took my blood pressure, determined I had some type of atrial fibrillation, and took me to the hospital,” he said in 2023. And the good news is, the doctor said, “You're not having a heart attack, but you're having a heart attack.” very strong heart. And your mind is now like that of a 16-year-old. ”So I thanked the Lord. There was no damage in my heart and they Done Please improve the situation. ”
MacArthur returned to the pulpit after a health incident in 2023, but was absent for several months in 2024, preaching again in November 2024.
“I can be grateful because I know all the consequences,” he says. said In November. “All results will be for the glory of God and the benefit of God’s children, right? So I want to make sure that I'm allowing my own A heart that rejoices in the fact that God is perfecting me; intention Bring glory to Yourself through my trials, perhaps more than any other way. ”
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