He eventually retired from his secular job to devote himself to the church. 3:00PM EST 11/7/2016 Jessilyn Lancaster. Here's the full church statement, issued Sunday: On April 3, 2014, Bob Coy resigned as Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, effective immediately, after confessing to a moral failing in his life which disqualifies him from continuing his leadership role at the church he has led since its founding in 1985. At an open service at the church Sunday, a letter was read to the congregation from Coy and the board. We are deeply sorry to increase your waiting.. Whenever thatthats a formula for disaster.. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WTVR) The founder and pastor of a Florida mega-church has resigned after confessing to cheating on his wife. A gentleman at the main entrance said, "Hello." Ken Welsh, a member of the elder board, said there was a vote on Pastor Balmers status as senior pastor. "The elders wanted to have that conversation. We are looking forward to having you join us as we fulfill Gods Word in your lives. FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) - Known for his powerful preaching, Pastor Bob Coy who has led Calvary Chapel Church in Fort Lauderdale for 30 years, abruptly resigned over what's being called a. To comment, please scroll to the end of this report and add your thoughts there. Le Baptistre. Head pastor at The Chapel is forced out amid concerns over leadership, treatment of staff. Although the The Chapel's website provides developments about the investigations progress, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. An ex-cocaine-using megachurch pastor in Florida who gave up a life of sex, drugs and rock 'n'roll has been toppled after committing adultery and having a penchant for porn. HOPE. I release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluation to you, and I waive any right that I may have to inspect references provided on my behalf. Sign up for our newsletter: New Jersey churches excluded from historic preservation grant sue county for discrimination, John Piper: 'If our only good news is our healing ministry, we're going to disappoint millions of people', Most adults in 17 countries say belief in God not necessary to be moral, have good values: study, Travel: Come for an old church, stay for the place, Courage is fear that has said its prayers, The End Times battle calls for Spirit-led living, 5 reasons why prayer must accompany evangelism, What people use WhatsApp, Telegram for in Iran, Afghanistan might surprise you, Myth 18: Divorce is the unpardonable sin and 'God hates divorce', Evangelical woman: New immigration bill will increase human trafficking risk, Charles Stanley stepping down as senior pastor of First Baptist Atlanta, Retired pastors aren't retiring from ministry. The lyrics to one of the songs began, "When the loudest voice is lying" and I wondered how many of those present had voted for that lying loudmouth. The decision triggered formation of a committee to review the step. The Green and Akron locations, she said, are the churchs largest. There are dozens of ministries described on their website - far too many to summarize here. The board had been negotiating with Balmer about leaving the position for several years, according to the church's Facebook post released Sunday. Support local journalism. Most if not all of us would tell you this is an opportunity for God to work, she said. "Pastor Bob" Coy, the leader of one of America's fastest-growing megachurches, Fort Lauderdale's Calvary Chapel, resigned abruptly this weekend.

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