John MacArthur, Influential Evangelical Pastor, Dies at 86
John MacArthur, a prominent and polarizing pastor and Bible teacher known for his theological stances and resistance to COVID-19 restrictions, has died at 86 after being hospitalized with pneumonia. He led Grace Community Church in California for over 50 years, authored over 400 books, and was involved in various controversies over his views on charismatic movements, female preaching, and church responses to COVID-19. He is survived by his wife Patricia, four children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.