Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church founder Tony Evans to step away from pastor duties

Senior pastor Tony Evans announced he would be stepping away from his senior pastoral duties for “spiritual recovery and healing."
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[@achildsheart4658]

He’s a man of integrity. He made a mistake let’s pray and move on.

[@lorareed9182]

Amen… He’s and God’s hands as are we🙏🏽

[@ragin.germasian]

How do you guys know that?

[@Earth2Josiah]

@@ragin.germasianCuz nobody is perfect just cuz your a pastor that doesn’t make you any less human who sins

[@MutedMinimalist]

Nope keep the spotlight on him. Mentalities like yours is how abuse runs rampant in the church.

[@MarcusArline-rk1td]

Exactly

[@Skintea753]

His sermons helped me through some trying times. Praying for Pastor Evans and his family❤

[@InT3graTi-Of-Pur3InH3arT]

Some of his sermons aren't biblically accurate 💯 Follow Jesus and not the teachings of men.

[@hunterjames3167]

@InT3graTi-Of-Pur3InH3arT Nobody is perfect! Been watching and listening for years! He’s very sound in his teachings!

[@WWNicole]

Me too.

[@ErnestineEads]

Me Too ❤!!!!

[@tammyslaughter7141]

@@InT3graTi-Of-Pur3InH3arTagain, someone that doesn’t KNOW the Word just coming out of left field!!!!

[@GoodEnergy777]

That's his fight . Not here to judge . We're all sinners saved by the Grace of God. Salute to him for his courage in sharing his conviction and prayers for his strength in restoration and healing 🙏🏾❤️

[@raindrops-12]

Be sure. Your sin will find you out

[@Kita-ow9zh]

Judging doesn’t mean you can’t call out wrong. People need to learn what judging mean

[@T.Z.M4N]

I hope he reconsiders coming back.There is such a thing as burnout and maybe this man needs a rest to gather his thoughts and pray about whatever and wherever his thought have taken him.

[@brendachalk1392]

Amen

[@k.k8000]

Thank You baby now this is the answer I want to hear. Let us pray for this man because at least he acknowledged his sins unlike so many others that point the finger at someone else.

[@monsites2visit505]

Be slow to judge people, we all fall short of God’s glory. God bless you Pastor Evans, thank you for all you’ve done for the kingdom of God.

[@catherinelay9828]

Yes thank you for that reminder.

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

No-one falls short of something that doesn't exist. Religion (christianity) is very controlling and condemning. But it was designed for that purpose, so...

[@anthonym2701]

@@QuestionThingsUseLogiclogic and intellect WONT save you. It’s not religion it’s relation with Christ. When you die and meet God you can’t say you weren’t told.

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

@@anthonym2701 l don't need you to tell me anyway! I studied this religion for many decades and know it extremely well. The biggest problem is that it is a bunch of unsubstantiated massive _claims_ . It is a work of fiction you religious people fail to research. Now you can't say l didn't warn you!!

[@anthonym2701]

@@QuestionThingsUseLogic clearly you haven’t because it’s not a religion. God himself says religion is useless. Your pride will be your downfall but your choice, your eternal souls destination.

[@swannyriver75]

At least he has enough integrity to admit it instead of standing in front of folks with dirty hands ✋️

[@Jesusiscoming24]

That's not how God works .. when Peter sinned Jesus said serve me .. when king David sinned God put him back in power as king same with king Manasseh .. this is not biblical but humans are playing God 😲💥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Annie261.]

Integrity 😂😂😂..😳..you serious?

[@janderson947]

@@Jesusiscoming24yes HE does Peter sinned he told his people he denied Jesus his sin was already out in the open confess your sin to one another and he had enough integrity to do that some preachers don’t..

[@k_perry]

Real integrity would have told him to step down when it happened “years ago” as he stated. Sounds like he got caught…

[@traciescott1871]

Or blackmailed.

[@godisamazing7074]

He's being honest he's not making excuses. I respect that. GOD bless and heal him.

[@Annie261.]

Why didn’t he admit to this when it happened? He had been lying ever since. Wake up.

[@janderson947]

But he came CLEAN now that’s all that matters it’s a step in the right Direction and we don’t know what it was..

[@Chgo1221]

@@Annie261.Exactly!!! 🎯He didn’t feel too bad it went on for years. The right thing would’ve been to repent when it occurred. When the ish hit the fan the people will already know about it.

[@tblk1860]

Honest? What have you learned?

[@deirdremorris9234]

​@@Chgo1221any idea what he did??

[@nadinefearon2678]

Even though Pastor Evans step down from ministry I pray he will never let go of God's unchanging hands. Be encouraged Pastor God never give up on you; his love is unconditional.

[@Mr2TIMOTHY4V2]

Eloheems unchanging hands and his unchanging law [Torah] remain despite Evans bowing to Rome who thinks thye have power to change his law and times (Daniel 7:25) Mat 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law [TORAH] or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to FULLY PREACH (Greek: pleroo) them. Mat 5:18 For truly, I say to you, until shamayim (pw heaven) and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law [TORAH]until all is accomplished. Mat 5:19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of shamayim (pw heaven), but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of shamayim. Mat 5:20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of shamayim (pw heaven).

[@imim1884]

Yes His love is unconditional.. but this does not mean free reign for sin .. God is a God of love but also of JUDGEMENT !! and He is about to reveal all sin and abominations of the American church .. just watch .. there will be no more soft, ear-tickeling gospel and prosperity teaching after He finishes it all !!! Watch and repent before it catches you in the cross-hairs !!! 🙏

[@Mr2TIMOTHY4V2]

@@imim1884 Yes , the word "church" is not even in the Bible- that word was invented by the fake religious system of Babylon under the Roman Catholic Church. The protestant "church" in America is bound to the "holy catholic church" by their very own invented Apostles creed. That is why they reject the Torah and bow to the SUNday invention and Ishtar /Easter Sunday calendar invention of Gregory with the Jesuits. True believers of the congregation under the RENWED COVENANT (Jer 31:33) obey Torah which is written upon our hearts by YAHUAH Himself. Mat 12:48 But he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Mat 12:49 And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers! Mat 12:50 For whoever does the will of my Father [TORAH] in shamayim (pw heaven) is my brother and sister and mother.”

[@chardell1000]

Amen

[@Learningthetruth7]

None of us is perfect, but Christ.

[@MisstyG]

If you knew God's word, you would know that God says that church leaders are held to a higher standard, and that "judgment begins in the house of the Lord."

[@Rhythm0201]

@@MisstyG Which is why he's being responsible and stepping away from ministry to renew himself spiritually, You don't even know what he did.

[@LETsReviewChannel]

exactly applicable to rober morris situation. he is not perfect no one is

[@ronaldmcdonaldjuniorghost]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@Kisha8256]

If only all men of God lived their lives with this level of conviction ❤

[@lorareed9182]

Amen

[@ralphangel561]

Including women as well.

[@Annie261.]

Conviction. He’s lived with this for how many years and it didn’t bother him. Someone else must have blown the whistle and he figured he’d better own up before being exposed.

[@Sunny-pr1qw]

If only men of God would live their lives righteously to begin with

[@ralphangel561]

@@Sunny-pr1qw Good luck with that. Everyone is sinner will indeed SIN

[@audreywilliams2228]

I respect him highly,This is what he supposed to have done.Prayers for you Pastor Evans!❤️🙏🏼

[@Jesusiscoming24]

That's not how God works .. when Peter sinned Jesus said serve me .. when king David sinned God put him back in power as king same with king Manasseh .. this is not biblical but humans are playing God 😲💥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@mondocjenson-dy8zd]

He is not worthy of being called a pastor. Carefully Read >> Ephesians 4:11 KJV😮

[@pateverson6090]

He should have dwelt with this years ago. Something’s wrong with this picture.

[@janderson947]

he is human and admitting it..

[@elenasalisbury8282]

@@pateverson6090 I agree, If he would stepped down at that time... no problem. But he continued teaching the Word . I don't know how he. as a Pastor did not have a problem with that. Where is the conviction of the Holy Sprit?

[@Jazzy_Elevations]

Dr.Evans was my pastor from teenager to adult. I stand by and respect his decision. Only God can judge

[@GusRahminh]

amen

[@ubb.9363]

God bless him, guide him, and heal him. He is a true blessing to the world and a pleasure to listen to. I hope he comes back stronger.❤

[@shaban6151]

God is shaking everything in the dark and bringing it to the light.

[@henryl3617]

Amen, 1 Corinthians 4:5.

[@rhodamacgregor3853]

Yes.

[@RicardoCray]

You don’t even know what happened

[@preciouschild1246]

​@@RicardoCraysin happened

[@philipgopal6590]

Shahbani how about when HE shakes your darkness into light😂

[@trig1988x]

we are all sinners but it takes courage to admit it openly hope for the best for him and his church

[@mzshe883]

Amen. All have sin and fall short of the glory of God for No man is perfect

[@citychicaintexas]

1 John 3:6 says, Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.

[@Beoptimistic58]

​@citychicaintexas 1 John 1:8-9 New International Version 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

[@citychicaintexas]

@Beoptimistic58 1 John 3:9 Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God's seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.

[@JustMe-dn9fh]

Ok this has been all over the news and internet. So what is the issue? What is this sin he claims to have done.

[@AbbyAvon]

I respect his integrity and his obedience to holding himself accountable. Prayers for him, his family and congregation.

[@oliviastar3812]

Wonder what triggered this sudden honesty though - pressure and an agreement with the elders to lessen a potential scandal. Seems with their agreement he did ..this.

[@richardwest7419]

Time to retire most likely he won’t need more money

[@cliffsnelgrove3560]

HE GOT CAUGHT!

[@d.l.3310]

I pray he gets his healing and restoration. He helped me immensely when I was forming a relationship with Father. 😊

[@AJ-kg6qk]

Dr. Evans has been and still is the reason thousands, millions of people have come to accept Christ. Praying he will return after his sabbatical.

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Holy Spirit is the reason..

[@pastorwife]

Amen

[@tammyslaughter7141]

Let God’s will be done in this manner. This Pastor is now subject to The Elders of his church and we can’t judge what is to happen to him during his spiritual sabbatical.

[@Yellow-et1ig]

Christ Who, that is not a real person do your research, Jesus is not his name, and stop saying AMEN. Go do your research on this, that is why all these preachers are rich yall calling in the wrong person, I would not answer if you call me Annie and my name is Becky 👀all Lies👀

[@cliffsnelgrove3560]

THE FALSE PROPHET WILL LEAD MANY!

[@mtc-j9i]

Whatever happens, let’s honor this man’s legacy. He studied the Bible countless hours in order to reach us and teach us. He raised his kids well so they would not depart from the faith. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. He who is without sin, cast the first stone. He has still contributed more to the Kingdom of God than many of us ever will. I pray for his family and pray that Dr Tony Evans gets to make peace with God and the elders of his church and gets to live out his latter years in blessings.

[@NikNik0123]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@MyHrtShapedBx]

@MacLevisteinjust because you disagree with this person doesn’t mean you need to name call them or corner them saying if they don’t change their stance then they are one too. This seems self-righteous as you’re so certain of your beliefs that you’re condemning them for their perspective and isn’t this hypocritical? Both of those are the definition of a Pharisee. Read Matthew 7:3-5 and pray about this perspective you have. This mindset was very condemning, intolerant, and not biblically based. Colossians 3:16 says, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God".

[@lindohlily]

Amen! we have closer relationship with Jesus because of his obedience! im grateful to him❤

[@user-fs5qh9vf4y]

Really??? Interesting did he read Deuteronomy 28:68????

[@ES-bj7qe]

This man is a member of a Masonic brotherhood, a secret society. Do your homework

[@Joseph.Martelli7.7]

I totally understand what he is going through. I have sinned and fallen short of God's glory many times. So thankful for the Lord Jesus Christ mercy and grace upon a sinner like me. I will pray for Tony Evans.

[@funkijote]

Careful... this is going to come out fully eventually and you might not want to put yourself in the same category 😂

[@SwoopNews375]

Amen

[@UniqueSol504]

I will forever listen to Tony Evan sermons. He has provided so much information on spiritual warfare and more.

[@allthingsnu4673]

He is submitting to church order which is proper. My prayers go out for him and his family.

[@KingLouis_Trakking]

? Submitting to church order? David Sinned. Didn't stop him from being King

[@allthingsnu4673]

@@KingLouis_Trakking Pastors are not kings.

[@KingLouis_Trakking]

@@allthingsnu4673 Stupid. I didn't say they were

[@Annie261.]

He’s a Creep

[@janderson947]

@@Annie261.u don’t even know what he DID

[@living4christistheonlyway403]

I think many Pastors should follow and do the same. Go back. Repent and Humble yourselves. This is a step in the right direction.🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@Jesusiscoming24]

Yes humble our selves .. but .. That's not how God works .. when Peter sinned Jesus said serve me .. when king David sinned God put him back in power as king same with king Manasseh .. this is not biblical but humans are playing God 😲💥🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Beoptimistic58]

GO ON A SABATICAL

[@living4christistheonlyway403]

@@Jesusiscoming24The Word says to confess with your mouth. Repent turn from your ways. This the word. You should not be a hypocrite and preach inspite of if you need to step down you can. There is not a word in the Bible that tell you to sin and keep preaching.

[@living4christistheonlyway403]

@@Jesusiscoming24 Yes serve but not keep preaching the word. You much Repent and Turn. God says if the people that are called by my name will Humble themselves and pray Turn from there wicked ways . He will here from Heaven and Heal there Land.

[@gracenmercy579]

Absolutely and the Lord honors that

[@tanishacoats834]

It’s the beautiful humility I am grateful to see. We’ll be praying for Pastor Tony Evans, family and congregation ❤

[@annemccoy6524]

Dr. Evans, you are loved and will continue to be my spiritual guide via Sirius Family Talk. You have my support, love and prayers! ❤🙏🙏🙏

[@SamsungGalaxy-wf6kj]

Thank you Dr. Evans for showing us the spiritual maturity you teach about. You held yourself accountable and submitted to God's authority and the authority of the elders. We still love you and I admire you even more for walking what you talk. May the Lord heal and restore you as soon as possible so that you can return to us and protect your family during the process. May God bless you all and may we follow your example when we sin. ❤🙏🏾❤

[@carolamoore72]

We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but we cannot continue to sin. Therefore we may sin, but we cannot make it a habit. The bible says to confess our sins one to another so we can be healed. I pray for his family and church and that Dr. Evans will be completely delivered and restored in Christ Jesus! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nildabridgeman8104]

You wishy-washy make God sick!.. judgement begins at the house of God & it's here NOW. You that support this man are blind and don't know the Almighty God nor Jesus Christ. Keep supporting these men that hate the Lord & have fooled you. TD Jakes, Tony Evans, Joyce Meyer, Benny HINN, & the pastor who's church in Atlanta Georgia who died of AIDS. Your blind

[@nildabridgeman8104]

Bishop Eddie Long died of AIDS. You better stop idolizing these pastors because judgement is coming to the house of God & they're not EXEMPT

[@jeanettesledge5490]

🙏

[@Crystal4Christ4Eva]

Amen

[@trapezoidbeauty]

Amen!❤❤❤

[@getyourlife]

Been listening since i was in elementary school 30 years ago and still listening today...this is integrity and we must respect Dr. Evans' decision. Lets pray for his rehabilitation and restoration. Thank you for your service and ministry. Dr. Evans is a human and no man is without sin. We love you Dr. Evans with love from your hometown Baltimore ❤️

[@GrowingInGrace28]

We are praying for Pastor Tony, his family, church and ministry! Nobody is perfect.

[@pauljovick9449]

Pray for Tony Evans, we ALL fall short. He has been a TREMENDOUS blessing. Thank you Father for your GRACE!!!

[@InT3graTi-Of-Pur3InH3arT]

God can still use him in due season. He had enough sense and integrity to sit himself down before God had to do it for him 💯

[@kml7259]

May God help him restore and come back stronger. Respect to him for being honest and humble!

[@mirnahumphreys7690]

Praying for Dr Tony Evans. I first heard the gospel through him in 1996 or 97 through the Urban Alternative. I since gave my life to the Lord. May God bless him and restore him.

[@Reliverethinkministry]

At least he is honest, he publicly telling the people. That's more appropriated than shame

[@Reliverethinkministry]

@MacLevistein babyboy point understood. He didn't lead me wrong I'm new to the story about him. I can respect the fact that he came clean unlike some of these other fools dieing with a lie. The fact that Christ has come has many of them leaning on this end. He ain't my man and I would know a cheater of youth. He's lies shall eat himself. But his truth is that he made it public

[@Reliverethinkministry]

@MacLevistein and a victim is not a "Con Artist" it's a "Criminal". You give grieving men too much credit. There's no art in a lie. We see justice served from his night weeping. He is a criminal serving justice. No "Art" in that. Take another look at that.

[@Reliverethinkministry]

@MacLevistein I've been awake, since I've been with God alone. But if I left it up to a dying man I would still be blind. Wake up brother your talking to a sweet girl who been knew a woman's end.

[@Reliverethinkministry]

@MacLevistein and another thing. God would tell me my man cheating before he even cheat. I'll catch his hand at the thought. The is my shepherd baby. No man is that sneaky that the Holy Christ can't catch him

[@Reliverethinkministry]

@MacLevistein thank God I got my morals understood. Cause clearly he's a man of justice choosing to survive in a marriage that he ain't happy in if that be the truth of it. Some of these men and women are "better to marry than to burn" MARRIAGES. HE HAD HIS FAIR TURN. GOD FREE HIM ON EVERY END THE LIAR TRIED TO DESTROY HIM ON. GOOD DAY BABY BOO

[@ursulad9462]

This is what you do as a follower of Christ and as a church leader. This makes me admire even more. This should be a lesson learned for all Christians. We are a broken people who makes mistakes like anyone else. Praying for Pastor Evans

[@oilinmylamp]

Amen ❤

[@lydiablake-simon7555]

Don't pray for him , pray for all those people he mislead and robbed of their tides and offerings while their lives got no better .pray for those people who really needed spiritual guidance and he looked them in the face and told then Jesus loves you he loves everybody , pray for those ppl who he told what they wanted to hear , but NEVER what they needed to . Pray for them !

[@sharonmetcalf5617]

Much RESPECT for this pastor!! There are a lot more pastors that need to do the same thing!!!

[@funkijote]

You mean have the PR savvy to get ahead of a forthcoming public accusation?

[@leroygoff1456]

Pastor I Love you you have been a great spiritual help in my life since the sixth you also came to Corsicana to our ministries Aliance

[@Allen-a-tor]

Read Hebrews ch 11, it is full of Bible hero’s that failed. Yet they are in there because, by Gods strength, they eventually got it right and are put there to encourage us. I love to listen to Pastor Tony and support him 100%!

[@michellehayes3276]

💕💕💕💕

[@patriciadavis7822]

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THIS PASTOR AND FAMILY

[@cliffsnelgrove3560]

YOUR PRAYERS SHOULD BE FOR HIS VICTIMS!

[@jerryt4053]

🙏🏽ing for brother Tony Evans and the body of Christ. From Calvary Chaple Inglewood Ca . The Bible says we are to pray 🙏🏽

[@robynchote3208]

You and your family will be in my prayers I enjoy your ministry every morning on my am radio the bridge Austin tx Thank you ,for all your teachings. You are the best 🙋‍♀️❤️

[@kevinharris3993]

I don't know nor care what his sin is. However I know what can wash Dr. Evans sin away. I am praying for Dr. Evans, his family, and his church.

[@denalowry8710]

Washing his sin away is not the issue. Evans returning to the Pastorate is. He is disqualified from Pastorate

[@janethefriend-awakened33]

@@denalowry8710 that's right. I really don't believe that people actually read scripture for self. that's one reason why that american church is so anemic.

[@romanmcghee600]

I love this man for the Bible lessons I've learned from him.

[@angel_numbers]

Thisssss

Pastor Evans is a huge influence of the truth. We are all sinners, ... Its between pator Evans, and GOD........Whatever it is that pastor Evans is going through, may the lord Jesus be with pastor Evans and all those who are involved...LOVE TO HIM , HIS FAMILY, AND THOSE HE CARES FOR....

[@DarenVidotto]

I respect you. I pray for restoration.Pastor Tony Evans. We all fall short of glory of God. Thank you for honesty. May God bless you and keep you and family.

[@faucett407]

This lets me know I need to continue listening to his sermons ! Bro has taught me so much !!

[@nomfundomasuku2443]

Praise the Lord, that's a Man of God I can follow, with integrity! Thank you Sir!

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

I pray you get well Mr. Evans. Thank you for teaching and helping and encouraging us. In Jesus name amen 🙏

[@janisreed4137]

Great Man of God We all fall short Excellent Teacher,Praying 🙏🏼for him and his Family

[@sheliaparks8686]

Dr Toney Evans is a man of God. He has helped so many people find Christ. I will be praying for you, Pastor Evans. Love you and your family!!!

[@Charly6-4]

Those in a higher level of leadership has a greater accountability when they stand before God . restoring your relationship with Jesus Christ is better than pretending.

[@nguday2003]

He probably got sued and someone probably said they would expose him.

[@tinawebb7134]

Praying for you Pastor Evans, our God is a healing, and he is a forgiving God. We love you my brother in Christ!

[@Moore_cookies51]

THE world needs to REPENT!

[@runoz2839]

repentance is a constantly daily/nightly thing because we have minds that are ever in thought. in some of those thoughts don't be right but don't mean that their intentional that's difference but no less it was still a thought just wasn't acting upon which isnt bad but you're always in the constant state of prayer and repentance. not always. not saying literally constant but figuratively

[@ShaF-rp6gw]

AAAAAAMMMENNNNNN!!!!

[@smyssiqueenhealth1-yv7cx]

Total agreement ❤

[@sapphirehaircare]

AMEN!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sharitastinson109]

Heavy on that!!!

[@catrinaskinny3182]

What a Wonderful Pastor & Teacher. I pray for His Redemption & Return! Truly. TRULY...GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP YOU DR. TONY EVANS!!❤❤❤

[@anniebobb7068]

Thank you for being open and real. I love your teaching, I was actually listening to one of your KZbin video.

[@johnc.seymour9375]

Thank You Pastor Evan’s ,I first heard you at the million man march, it was a changer for me. I pray blessings on this new chapter of your life.

[@NikkiTee11]

I LOVE Pastor Tony Spirit, we ALL fall short praying for him and ALL.. I'd do the same, sit myself down.

[@adinalamtez3310]

Now that is a true man of God admitting his faults unlike so many others passing it off as "retiring."

[@runoz2839]

pass it off as a riddle...

[@janethefriend-awakened33]

if he is so righteous, why didn't he do this earlier especially after stating it was many years ago. this should have been admitted then. we need to stop putting these men on pedestals.

[@ToEnlightInLove]

@@janethefriend-awakened33 are you really casting stones? It seems that you are the one putting him on a pedestal by expecting perfect righteousness. Pray for him and his congregation and move on.

[@janethefriend-awakened33]

he's a liar and a hypocrite and not above reproach or righteous judgment. too many clergy are failing as examples and leading people to hell. salvation is not to be played with especially when in leadership. i said exactly what i said.

[@funkijote]

You mean he had the PR savvy to get ahead of a forthcoming public revelation? Pastors know they can get away with it if they get ahead of it, and all the commenters here are living witness to that.

[@YeaGlo]

I never met him personally and his word keep me through my dark times.. Praying for healing, peace and happiness.

[@travelingonto8841]

then a mere man reading the scriptures and preaching the scriptures of Jesus helped to The Source Of All men and angels created

[@lodi888]

We still love u pastor evans hearing the word from u on my many nights in the street brought me through thank you man of God will continue to pray for u ,I know God will continue to use u ❤

[@scubbastevebeats275]

Something that happened years ago and now being addressed just doesn't make sense.

[@emjay2045]

Was about to be exposed …. (Was he at a D*ddy Party ? )

[@MsLove-lb1vz]

It depends on what happened years ago🤔

[@lisagoldsmith7435]

Sometimes what we think isn’t wrong, sometimes God says it is, and sometimes you don’t understand that until He opens your eyes and heart to see it and hear it.

[@scubbastevebeats275]

@@lisagoldsmith7435 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness

[@BT-be8rh]

@lisagoldsmith7435 Seriously? 🙄

[@RoseMatthew-tz3zg]

We are not perfect May God bless him and may he find peace

[@smp7610]

We love you, Pastor Evans. We love the MAN you are.

[@user-fj3wd6tx4b]

I respect Pastor-Dr Evans for the work he has done for the church. I have learnt from biblical wisdom that when you admit your shortfalls you are demonstrating courage,integrity,prudence and honesty.And those virtues come from the teachings of God Almighty.. Pastor Evans you showing the church circles the queue to healthy and respectable leadership.. God you and your family Sir....

[@sharonsmalls6846]

My Bishop did the same. Unfortunately, his sin was exposed to the congregation. Nevertheless, he went into a season of prayer and fasting. God restored him.

[@annchovey2089]

Dr. Evans stepped down before he got exposed and that’s a way better look.

[@tammyslaughter7141]

A sin, no matter how bad it is, shouldn’t be exposed to the congregation. The person that sinned has enough to bare already, without the congregation knowing. The only people the person is accountable to is God and the elders of the church. That’s it!!!!

[@BearingMySeoul]

@@tammyslaughter7141 Well, it should be exposed if it's a danger to the congregation such as in the case of criminal activity (sexual abuse, theft, etc.)

[@tammyslaughter7141]

@@BearingMySeoul not always. You really need discernment and God’s wisdom if the situation is very sticky.

[@moa5351]

​@@tammyslaughter7141 would you say the same about the priest child abuse cases in the Catholic Church?

[@darrellstevenson7702]

If only TD Jakes was this honorable

[@Diane-ne4oq]

Yes and a few more of them

[@jaysouthmusic8230]

Right especially being associated with diddy

[@shelajohnson4336]

Don’t do that, cause you only listening to gossip and judging wrongly. Keep that to yourself and just pray for the man. And start turning a death ear. Be blessed

[@yolandawilson6619]

You may want to examine yourself with this type of comment.

[@yolandawilson6619]

​@@shelajohnson4336Exactly!

[@ladylyricz1]

We all mess up. Praying for you and your family 🙏🏾♥️💪🏾

[@trevorjennings720]

Hello Pretty, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@aliciaguidry466]

Prayers going up for Dr. Tony Evans God will lead him and he's following leadership and setting the example pray God will help him and lead him his honest approach says alot prayers for him and his family dr. Tony in His love God bless

[@Yukia76]

What is wrong with is we put these people on a pedestal,

[@Jesusiscoming24]

They said the same to Moses who made you our leader but God didn't like that 🫢🔥

[@nildabridgeman8104]

​@@Jesusiscoming24you wishy-washy christians r sickening & with be dealt with by God. Why can't he say?.. because it probably was a crime otherwise he would say. God Almighty was right: the children of darkness are wiser than the children of light

[@Jesusiscoming24]

@@nildabridgeman8104 ... I don't know what Tony did .. but to toss out any form of church leadership is not right .. and now you want to Judge me how nice .. after David's sin God kept him in service .. and Peter sinned and Jesus said to him feed my sheep .. casting a man out of church for sin is mans practice not God's

[@nildabridgeman8104]

@@Jesusiscoming24 no one tossed him out. He kinds sorta admitted to sin without repenting. So he's not keeping Gods word because he's not saying what he's guilty of. Many pastors are going to prison for pedophilia and other crimes. Judgement begins at the house of God and the time is NOW. The stupid christians that idolize they're leaders are also to blame

[@nildabridgeman8104]

@@Jesusiscoming24 you hate Jesus Christ & his word.. you idolize this man right into hell. You were warned

[@GlowGetter711]

I respect his decision and appreciate the way he handled it with grace and honesty and humility .

[@coreyxpress]

His sermons are a tremendous blessing to me. I’ll keep praying for him 💜🙌🏽

[@missmoxiemaesmith8287]

Hey, we all fall short. Pastor Evans’ videos have gotten me through some very dark times. God speed, Doctor Evans. ❤🙏

[@randy_bazile]

Pastor Evans has been a blessing in my walk with God I pray for his restoration.

[@christopherbyrd5818]

This man is the reason I started listening to the gospel. I am so glad I turned from my sinful life apart from the Lord, sought repentance and was saved. Still a sinner, but Jesus is working miracles within me every day. Get saved people, before it is too late! God bless Mr. Evans, America and Israel🇺🇸♥️🇮🇱🙏🙏

[@Globalrespect771]

Man may God be with as you partake in restoration, may God heal an Comfort u thru your process and bro Evans may God always be with you as you search for healing of your ministre , for 9 year God allow me to listen to you inspirational Preaching so hopefully he will allow you to return God bless you. ✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏an Thank you

[@spkalittlelouderpls]

Praying for Pastor Evans, his family and church members. I've only ever known him to be the example of what he preached. He loves our community, his family, loves God and Jesus and we love Pastor Evans. Praying for his strength and peace. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@isaacliftsandcycles]

Much love to you Dr Evans. The Father has used you to shape my thinking and grow closer to him, during a very difficult time.

[@isaacliftsandcycles]

@MacLevistein Never gave Pastor Evans any money. I appreciate your concern and I'll be praying for you.

[@terryfincher5949]

I'm sad to hear it but glad he's owning up to whatever it is. He's not above reproach. Still love him God loves him and will continue to listen to his sermons

[@TangeliaSnow]

​@MacLevisteinactually the only person he has to discuss that sin with to do a true teshuvah is the Almighty Himself. That's where people, nosey people, get it twisted. He did what's necessary for forgiveness from the Father plain and simple.

[@anthonym2701]

@MacLevisteinyou are witch-hunting this man. We are to judge righteously but also forgive and not chastise others. All of us sin. Read your whole Bible

[@tigerlilly9038]

Someone in comments: What he do? Or what did he finally get caught repeating?

[@Tendercatering757]

I will continue to pray for Pastor. His pod cast is the first thing I ran to when feeling down. God bless him❤

[@destinyrealestateinc8459]

I pray for the best for this great man and for anyone who may have been hurt. I’ve grown a lot from his teachings and I pray he comes back an even better man

[@abrakadabrah3031]

I listened to Tony Evans...🙏he will be missed...often wondered about his sermons...how well thought out they were and helpful.

[@hollypritchard2395]

This is how our brothers and sisters heal thru repentance & time. Praying for Tony Evans. Jesus loves his children.

[@MarioMarquez-js4mf]

May God continue to bless and use Dr. and Pastor Tony Evans. We are grateful for what he has done and look forward to seeing him represent in the future.

[@camilleheid2497]

I am not sure how to take this because instead of stepping down and going through the repentance process when he first committed the sin, he stayed on as pastor and is now just stepping down-why not go through the repentance process when it first happened? Why wait years later?

[@wereachhomestead9761]

Likely as it’s just being exposed. Most people never give up their sin on their own. They are only remorseful once caught.

[@Tatlone]

He’s not even detailing what the process is and how anyone is supposed to know if it was successful or accomplished anything.

[@aliciaw.9305]

Perhaps he tried to block it out and was so taken back that he could do whatever it was. The fact that he is felt the conviction from God & is doing what needs to be done is all that should matter now. Not an excuse but sometimes people go through such bad times in life that you become weak & it doesn't take much for the enemy to slip in & attack. Life happened in a bad way for him, let's accept he is doing right by it now & pray for him as he would for us. It is bad enough that the leaders of the church & prophets are always subject to greater attacks by the enemy. If God can forgive us when we repent, why can't we forgive him. Jesus died for us.

[@Bamifun]

Better late than never.

[@pedromarrero]

According to the news report the elders told him to step aside.

[@genajarmon1701]

IM PRAYING FOR YOU SIR AND IM HAPPY YOU ARE FEELING LIKE THIS 🙏 BROKEN THIS WAY GOD CAN REBUILD YOU PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOURE FAMILY

[@mightfletcher]

Powerful testimony and testament in the standard pastor Evans best known now best shown his depths in the Lord whose love heals and blesses our messes this standard should be widely embraced by America whether this or that denomination Gods will be done! Bless you Sir and great is your step towards healing pastor I’ll be praying for you and your family!

[@valerapinkard1814]

We ALL have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We ALL NEED GRACE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LIFE OF SERVICE.❤

[@Sass269]

A lot of Pastors I know need to do this. Stop keeping secrets many people in your Church all ready know anyway so just be honest and hold yourself accountable.

[@redset11]

I've listened to several of Pastor Evans sermons and they were brilliant.

[@lmjr400]

Everything will come, to light …. Nothing is in darkness

[@JPC629]

Praying for Gods mercy, grace, and restoration for Dr. Evans. In Jesus name.

[@jakay4511]

Nobody is PERFECT. He’s just a human being. Everyone come falls short of the Glory of God. We love you Pastor Evan’s

[@GodsGraceFarmHomestead]

Dr. Tony Evans have taught me how to fight spiritual warfare and grow in the faith. I will pray for true repentance in his life and full restoration in Yah's calling on his life. I believe it will happen. Yahweh is faithful.

[@TrendingStories-TS]

Awesome. The Lord keeps and strengthens you, Sir

[@TAdler-ex8px]

Let’s hope it’s the Holy Spirit that prompted the conviction, confession and restoration. A soft heart is a useful heart to God.

[@theoracle888]

Love Dr. Tony Evans and will be praying for him and his loved ones ❤🙏❤️

[@cyranoraymond5300]

We must worship God in spirit and in truth!!

[@reneewauchula]

Praying that he finds restoration. And that his congregation finds refreshing and firgiving grace in his honesty and commitment not to be a hypocrite. I've always enjoyed his preaching and it broke my heart when his wife died. I had only been a widow for a few months when she passed away and I knew how he felt, in a way. I'm praying for him and praying for his congregation.

[@saleemahfareed4495]

God bless Dr. Tony Evans one of my favorite pastor and his daughter Priscilla 🙏🏾😊