“I returned from a trip a few months back and discovered that my wife was having an affair. Heartbroken and devastated, I informed our church leadership and requested a sabbatical to focus exclusively on my marriage and family. As her affair continued, we separated. Sadly and embarrassingly, I subsequently sought comfort in a friend and developed an inappropriate relationship myself. Last week I was approached by our church leaders and they asked me about my own affair. I admitted to it and it was decided that the best course of action would be for me to resign. Both my wife and I are heartbroken over our actions and we ask you to pray for us and our family that God would give us the grace we need to weather this heart wrenching storm. We are amazingly grateful for the team of men and women who are committed to walking this difficult path with us. Please pray for the healing of deep wounds and we kindly ask that you respect our privacy.”
Tullian Tchividjian
Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Billy Graham, from Graham’s oldest daughter, succeeded the late James Kennedy as senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale, in 2009. His pastorate came with opposition early on from Kennedy’s own daughter who, along with certain church members, petitioned for Tullian Tchividjian’s resignation. There was also some controversy when he was asked to leave The Gospel Coalition last year.
“Several days ago, Pastor Tullian admitted to moral failure, acknowledging his actions disqualify him from continuing to serve as senior pastor or preach from the pulpit, and resigned — effective immediately. We are saddened by this news, but are working with and assisting Pastor Tullian and his family to help them through this difficult time, and asking people to join us in praying that God will bring restoration through this process and healing to all involved.”
Rob Pacienza, executive pastor of Coral Ridge
You may be thinking, “Not Again.” Yes, yet another fallen pastor. Rather than
