A 73-year-old married pastor has been fired from his Texas church after admitting to an “inappropriate relationship.”
Steven J. Lawson, a father of four, parted ways with the Trinity Bible Church in Dallas after informing elders about the unnamed woman, the house of worship said in a statement .
The church has not revealed any further details about its reasons for axing the prominent figure in evangelicalism and author of 28 books, including one titled The Moment of Truth.
Lawson has been married to his wife, Anne, for 40 years and they have three adult sons and a daughter. He was removed from his role as lead preacher “effective immediately,” church officials said.
“The elders at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas regretfully announce that effective immediately, Steven J. Lawson has been removed indefinitely from all ministry activities at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas,” the statement continued.
“Several days ago, the elders at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas were informed by Steve Lawson of an inappropriate relationship that he has had with a woman. The elders have met with Steve and will continue to come alongside him and pray for him with the ultimate goal of his personal repentance. Steve will no longer be compensated by Trinity Bible Church of Dallas.