John MacArthur's executive director of radio ministry says the famous pastor is facing a long recovery following a series of health retreats that did not keep him out of the pulpit. Phil Johnson, Executive Director Blessings for youwho requested a prayer from the 85-year-old pastor, provided an update on MacArthur on social media on Monday.
“I spent an hour at home with John MacArthur this morning,” Johnson wrote. “His illness is not the same as mine, but we face the same incredible numbers of trials and frustration. Keep praying him. Get it He's step-by-step, but he still has long recovery uphill. ”
I spent an hour at his house with John MacArthur this morning. His illness is not the same as my illness, but we are faced with the same exams and incredible numbers of frustration.
Make him a prayer. He may be gaining strength in stages, but he still has a long uphill recovery. pic.twitter.com/xzbrfk3qmj
– Phil Johnson (@phil_johnson_) March 2, 2025
Johnson, his voice I can hear it At the beginning and end of everything Blessings for you Broadcast is being treated for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer that affects the plasma cells of the bone marrow. Church leaders.
MacArthur has been pastor of the Los Angeles Area Grace Community Church since 1969, but has suffered a series of medical set-ups over the past few months after undergoing a heart valve replacement surgery last July. he It's scheduled Speak at Grace Community Church's Annual Shepherds Conference March 7thhe has his current health I put that look into question. Johnson is the church elder.
Another church elder Tom Patton gave to a member of the church update About MacArthur's health in January.
“He suffered from a series of health issues that kept him out of the pulpit and required three surgeries in the second half of 2024,” Patton said. “He's recovering slower than expected, with occasional set-up affecting his heart, lungs and kidneys.”
Patton said, “Pastor John and his family long for your prayers. Pray with earnestness and firmness. Our pastor hopes to return to his beloved church soon.”
MacArthur, a well-known author, is known. Such publications As MacArthur Study Bible, MacArthur Bible Commentary, Jesus' Gospel, 12 Ordinary People and 12 ordinary women.
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It was originally published on March 4th, 2025.
