Dr. Tony Evans' son recently described how he felt “punched in the gut” when he heard the news that his father was resigning from the ministry because of an unnamed sin he committed years ago. I remembered.
“That was a shock to us…He told us he was going to take a step back from ministry and go into a period of healing and restoration, which is a necessary time for him,” said the associate pastor in Oak Cliff. Jonathan Evans says. The Fellowship of the Bible (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas stated: video He looked back on the challenges he faced in 2024.
“We all wish him well and recovery, and a full return to doing what he loves.” What to do and what is he called to do it. ”
According to Christian PosstThe younger Evans, who serves as the team chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys, revealed in June that the news of his father's decision to step down as a pastor was a “drastic change” for him. personally and had him “recalibrate.”
“He has come so far [ministry] Nothing has changed because I don't know anything since I was born,'' he said, adding that he studied at the time. psalm 46It says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.”
“So I want you to understand that God is with you. Even if you don't feel like God is with you, God is with you,” he said. “When my father retired from the ministry and stepped down from the pulpit, I needed this. I needed to know that God was my refuge. He was my strength. God is truly present.”
“Staying still doesn't mean not moving. Being still doesn't mean being physically irresponsible.” he Added. “Being still means being emotionally stable. Being still doesn't mean you stop walking. It means you stop stressing. But God… Do what God commands you to do with unwavering confidence that He is God.”
“Yes,” he continued, “when my father resigned, it was a gut-wrenching blow for me.” [and] my brothers. …GOdd says, “Stay still.” I'm still God. do not be afraid. do not be afraid. I already won. ”Just because there are challenges along the way doesn’t mean victories haven’t been won yet. had been. ”
Last June, Tony Evans announced that he would step down from the pulpit after 48 years of ministry due to undisclosed sins committed several years ago.
“The basis of our ministry has always been to uphold the Word of God as the absolute highest standard of truth to which we should conform our lives. When we fall short of that standard because of sin, we repent and “We need to restore our relationship with God,” Evans said in a statement. at that time.
disclosure made A few months after he married Carla Crummy in a “private ceremony surrounded by family and close friends” in December 2023, it's been four years since his first wife, Lois, died of bile duct cancer at the age of 70. Ta.
inside father's day sermon Days after his father's announcement, Jonathan Evans claimed that his father: intention win the victory Return to the pulpit.
“Let me tell you this: My father was there the whole time.” of my challenge. Yes, sir, he has been there a long time for you all. [s] Whether it's counseling, preaching, radio, YouTube, or any other medium, try it. [it] Yes, he was there.So It’s an honor to give back,” Jonathan Evans told the congregation.
“This past week people have been asking me, 'How are you feeling?' Let me tell you, I feel like We have already won. we feel so Offensively, not defensively. feel like us Victory has already been achieved. I feel like His words are true. I feel like He intends to finish the job he started. I feel like it's a what-if Still not good, god is not finished still. I feel like love God, will be called According to God's purpose. I feel like “Just because it's a shock to you doesn't mean it's a shock to God,” he added.
“I feel like we've already won. So I have to go based on that Although it is just a situation, it is based on We think about the reality of the Savior because His words are true. So what shall we do? we [are] I'm going to play aggressively. I'm going Go and do and be as God has commanded us. And when he comes back, when the father comes back, when the time comes, we will go to celebrate a known victory what we had. ”
Watch: Jonathan Evans Reflecting on the departure of my father, Dr. Tony Evans, from the ministry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1rvngwmL6g
