John MacArthur, one of the most influential pastors in the United States, has died after being hospitalized. The news of his passing was confirmed by the ministry Grace to You through its social media platforms. Here is everything we know about the death of the evangelical leader.
What did Pastor John MacArthur die of?
According to the ministry’s statement, MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, died on Monday night after experiencing ongoing health issues in recent months.
Our hearts are heavy, yet rejoicing, as we share the news that our beloved pastor and teacher John MacArthur has entered into the presence of the Savior. This evening, his faith became sight. He faithfully endured until his race was run.
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— Grace to You (@gracetoyou) July 15, 2025
Medical reports stated that the evangelical pastor had been suffering from pneumonia, a condition that had recently forced him to step away from the pulpit of the Sun Valley church, where he had preached for more than five decades.
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Just this past Sunday, Tom Patton, a pastor at Grace Community Church, informed the congregation that MacArthur had been hospitalized due to pneumonia and that his passing was expected soon.
MacArthur’s health began to decline in 2023 after he experienced breathing difficulties following a sermon. He was hospitalized and underwent three heart surgeries and one lung procedure. After spending seven weeks in the hospital, he was discharged and returned home; however, his condition worsened again this year.
How old was John MacArthur?
At the time of his death, the religious leader was 86 years old.
What was John MacArthur’s net worth?
John MacArthur’s net worth was estimated at around $14 million. Due to his considerable fortune, he was listed among the 15 richest pastors in the United States, ranking 12th.
Who was John MacArthur?
John MacArthur was a highly influential figure in evangelical Christianity, widely recognized for his work as a pastor, author, speaker, and educator. His pastoral career began in 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, when he took on the leadership of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. From the pulpit, MacArthur was known for his detailed, verse-by-verse preaching, with strong emphasis on the historical and grammatical context of Scripture. Under his leadership, the church attracted thousands of worshippers each Sunday, with many more involved in study groups and ministry training programs, most led by dedicated lay leaders.
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In 1985, he became president of The Master’s University, a Christian liberal arts institution. The following year, he founded The Master’s Seminary, committed to training men for full-time pastoral and missionary work. Both institutions reflected his deep commitment to sound biblical education.
MacArthur also led Grace to You, the media ministry he founded in 1969. This organization was responsible for distributing his teachings globally through books, radio broadcasts, and television. The “Grace to You” radio program aired more than 1,000 times daily in English and nearly as often in Spanish, reaching 23 countries across Europe and Latin America. Its television version aired weekly, and over 3,000 of his sermons were made freely available online.
As a prolific author, MacArthur published nearly 400 books, including well-known titles such as The Gospel According to Jesus, Strange Fire, and Twelve Ordinary Men. His works were translated into more than 24 languages, and his MacArthur Study Bible was published in several languages and Bible versions.
On a personal level, MacArthur lived in Southern California with his wife, Patricia. The couple had four married children and fifteen grandchildren.
