California pastor John MacArthur hospitalized with life-threatening illness as church community rallies

John MacArthur pastor of Grace Group Church GCC in Sun Valley California has reportedly been hospitalized with pneumonia following years of fitness complications The announcement regarding the -year-old s physical condition came as the congregation was celebrating Sunday arrangement over the weekend according to The Roys Overview This week Pastor John contracted pneumonia associate pastor Tom Patton reportedly communicated at the church s a m system on Sunday He was admitted into the hospital and may be in the presence of the Lord soon CALIFORNIA PASTOR JOHN MACARTHUR 'DOING BETTER' AFTER SUDDEN ILLNESSPatton reportedly questioned the congregation to pray for MacArthur along with his wife four children and fifteen grandchildren The pastor previously made national headlines after a California judge ruled he could continue holding in-person services despite Gov Gavin Newsom's statewide coronavirus restrictions MacArthur has suffered from years of medical complications while in the spotlight including a sudden onset of illness during a system TELEVANGELIST JIMMY SWAGGART DEAD AT FAMILY SAYSSince he has reportedly undergone numerous surgeries to treat atrial fibrillation and other conditions He was reportedly hospitalized earlier this year while undergoing a second procedure on his lungs according to the outlet That procedure was prosperous and I am now back at home MacArthur previously declared in a announcement at the time according to The Roys Account The doctors are optimistic about my recovery and I am eager to return to you once I regain my strength POPES WHO HAVE SERVED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR THE PAST YEARS CHAMPIONS OF TRUTH FAITH AND LOVEHowever MacArthur s prognosis reportedly created uncertainty regarding his wellness among the church s congregants with Patton telling members of the area that the pastor s recovery from three surgeries in the second half of was slower than expected and saw occasional setbacks affecting his heart lungs and kidneys MacArthur has led GCC s congregation for years and is president of Grace to You a nonprofit organization dedicated to distributing nearly book titles authored by the pastor according to the church s website We place our dear pastor at the feet of the glorious Savior Patton was quoted as saying during Sunday s organization Whom he has served so faithfully for so countless years and now awaits His final command to be in his presence forever Grace Society Church did not directly respond to Fox News Digital s request for comment