Social media users were left baffled after the announcement of Evangelical pastor and author Tony Evans resigning from his Dallas Megachurch came out. He didn’t specifically convey the reason he chose to step down from his position. However, Evans did confess to “committing a sin” that led to such a decision.
Here is everything fans need to know about Tony Evans’ resignation and what led him to take this decision.
Why did Tony Evans resign?
Tony Evans confessed he committed a sin and resigned from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church.
Tony Evans has served as the leader and founder of the Christian Bible teaching ministry, The Urban Alternative for over four decades. Thus, the celebrated author’s decision to resign has left him and the Christian community distraught. As per Christianity Today, he provided the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church with a statement to announce his resignation.
Evans shared, “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.”
Furthermore, the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church stated that Tony Evans’ decision to resign was made after constant thought. Moreover, they asserted that “multiple meetings” were conducted with him before the announcement.
What sin did Tony Evans commit?
Tony Evans has not specified the details of the reason for resigning from Oak Cliff Fellowship Church.
In his statement, Tony Evans opened up about sinning but didn’t mention its details. However, he did reveal the nature of the sin. Evans stated, “While I have committed no crime, I did not use righteous judgment in my actions.”
Asserting he is ready to resign from his position, Evans conveyed, “In light of this, I am stepping away from my pastoral duties and am submitting to a healing and restoration process established by the elders.”
