John MacArthur (American pastor)

John MacArthur
MacArthur in 2013
Born
John Fullerton MacArthur Jr.

(1939-06-19) June 19, 1939 (age 85)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education
Occupations
  • Pastor
  • televangelist
  • author
Spouse
Patricia MacArthur
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(m. 1963)​
RelativesMacArthur family
ReligionChristianity
Congregations served
Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. (born June 19, 1939) is an American pastor and author who hosts the national Christian radio and television program Grace to You.[1] He has been the pastor of Grace Community Church, a non-denominational church in Sun Valley, California since February 9, 1969.[2] He is currently the chancellor emeritus of The Master's University in Santa Clarita and The Master's Seminary.

MacArthur is a proponent of expository preaching, and has been acknowledged by Christianity Today as one of the most influential preachers of his time.[3] MacArthur has written or edited more than 150 books. His MacArthur Study Bible has sold more than one million copies, receiving a Gold Medallion Book Award.[4]

  1. ^ "'Grace to You' Television Program with John MacArthur Launches in Major U.S. Markets" (Press release). Christian News Wire. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "Theology and Ministry: An Interview with John MacArthur". Gty.org. January 16, 2011. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  3. ^ "The Top 25 Most Influential Preachers". Christianity Today. 2006. Archived from the original on February 1, 2006. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
  4. ^ "1998 Gold Medallion Book Awards Winners". Retrieved March 6, 2008.