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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: [URGENT] Pastor John MacArthur Hospitalized with Pneumonia | “May Be in the Presence of the Lord Soon” | GCC Update [#JohnMacArthur]

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86-year-old Pastor John MacArthur, Senior Pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, has been hospitalized with pneumonia.

During the Sunday service on July 13, 2025, Associate Pastor Tom Patton announced that MacArthur’s health has seriously declined and that he “may be in the presence of the Lord soon.”

Please join us in praying for Pastor MacArthur, his wife Patricia, and their family during this critical time.

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John MacArthur, age 86, senior pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, has been hospitalized this week with pneumonia. Associate pastor Tom Patton announced on Sunday’s service that MacArthur “was admitted in the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon”

🏥 Context and Background
Over the past two years, MacArthur’s health has declined, with procedures related to atrial fibrillation, heart valve replacement, and lung issues. His recovery has been described as slow, with multiple setbacks involving his heart, lungs, and kidneys

In mid‑June, he underwent a lung procedure and briefly returned home, but his condition remained fragile

What’s Being Said
During the 11 a.m. service on July 13, Tom Patton delivered the news and asked the congregation to pray for MacArthur and his family—his wife Patricia, four children, 15 grandchildren, and several great‑grandchildren

Patton emphasized a hopeful tone, placing MacArthur “at the feet of the glorious Savior” and awaiting “His final command to be in His presence forever”

Current Outlook
No further medical updates have been released since the announcement, but the language suggests the elders are preparing the congregation for the likelihood of his passing.

The church has not shared exact medical details beyond “pneumonia,” and no prognosis timeline.

Meanwhile, MacArthur remains in hospital care, with supporters worldwide lifting him up in prayer.

[URGENT] PASTOR JOHN MACARTHUR HOSPITALIZED WITH PNEUMONIA “MAY BE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD SOON” | Christian Breaking News!

[URGENT] PASTOR JOHN MACARTHUR HOSPITALIZED WITH PNEUMONIA “MAY BE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD SOON” | Christian Breaking News!