5 notable Texas pastors who were removed or resigned over immoral behavior
1. Steve Lawson - Trinity Bible Church, Dallas
A Texas pastor known for his fiery preaching and frequent appearances alongside renowned pastor, the-late John MacArthur, Steve Lawson, was removed from ministry in September 2024 after an alleged "inappropriate relationship" with an unidentified woman.
The 73-year-old lead preacher at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas and president of OnePassion Ministries, Lawson informed the church's elders about the relationship, according to a statement released by the church.
In March, Lawson, a prominent advocate of Reformed theology, spoke out for the first time about the scandal that removed him from ministry.
In a now-deleted X post, Lawson wrote: “I have sinned grievously against the Lord, against my wife, my family, and against countless numbers of you by having a sinful relationship with a woman not my wife. I am deeply broken that I have betrayed and deceived my wife, devastated my children, brought shame to the name of Christ, reproach upon His church, and harm to many ministries.”
