Dallas, TX – In a surprising announcement, Dr. Tony Evans, the longtime leader of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, Texas, has stepped down after nearly fifty years at the helm.
The 74-year-old pastor revealed in a statement that the church’s official church-state is resigning due to a moral failing from his past, which he described as falling short of the cchurch’ssstandardschurch’sinthe Word of God.
Evans, who founded Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in 1976, emphasized the foundational principle of their ministry as adhering to the absolute truth of Scripture. “hen we fall short” of that standard due to sin, we are required to repent and restore our relationship with God,” he stated in his “online address to the congregation.
The exact nature of the transgression committed by Evans several years ago was not disclosed in his statement. Still, he expressed a commitment to apply the same biblical principles of repentance and restoration to himself that he has advocated for others throughout his tenure.
Acknowledging the gravity of his actions, Evans announced his decision to step away from his pastoral duties to undergo a process of spiritual recovery and healing under the guidance of the church’s elders. “churches provide” “e with the necessary time and space for personal reflection and restoration,” he affirmed.
The” “elder board of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship underscored their commitment to upholding the cchurch’ssstandardschurch’sgrityand accountability in light of EEvans’rresignationEvans’nany elder or” “astor fails to meet the high standards set by Scripture; it is our responsibility to maintain the cchurch’siintegritychurch’svidee accountability” the board state” in a released statement.
During Evans” absence, AsEvans’ee Pastor Bobby Gibson will assume leadership responsibilities. Evans urged his congregation to continue their spiritual journey with unwavering faith, emphasizing their devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ rather than any individual leader.
Evans, a prominent figure known for his extensive influence in local and national religious circles, has pledged to continue attending Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship during his restoration period.
News of his resignation has left many members of the church community and followers nationwide deeply surprised and reflective.
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, a modest Bible study group, has grown exponentially under Evans” leadership. Evans encompasses over 10,000 members and various ministries spanning local and international outreach efforts.
