Texas Pastor Steve J. Lawson has been removed indefinitely from the church after having an affair with a woman.
Lawson, 73, served as a pastor for over 40 years in Arkansas and Alabama before he became the lead preacher at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas.
Highlights
- Lawson has been fired from The Trinity Bible Church for having an affair with a woman despite having a wife.
- He shared three sons and a daughter with his wife, Anne.
- Steve has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Over the years, his reformed theology has gained support from religious conservatives in Texas and nationwide.
Moreover, he is the Dean of D.Min. studies at John MacArthur’s Master’s Seminary and a board member at Ligonier Ministries.
He is the author of 33 books and has preached in more than 14 countries.
His books have been translated into various languages worldwide, including Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Indonesian.
Steve Lawson Has Been Fired Due To An Affair Despite Having A Wife
Trinity Bible Church took to its official website and announced that it had fired Steve J. Lawson from all ministry activities.
Several days ago, the elders at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas were informed by Steve Lawson of an inappropriate relationship that he had with a woman.
However, the church did not reveal the nature of the relationship or details of the woman. The church said,
The elders have met with Steve and will continue to come alongside him and pray for him with the ultimate goal of his personal repentance,” Steve will no longer be compensated by Trinity Bible Church of Dallas.”
Moreover, the elders met with Steve and continued to come alongside him and pray for him, with the ultimate goal of his acceptance.
Steve, the President and founder of OnePassion Ministries, has been married to Anne for over 40 years.
They share three sons, Andrew, James & John, and a daughter, Grace Anne. His daughter, Grace, was married in 2016. Steve announced her marriage through his official Twitter handle, saying,
My daughter Grace Anne is being married tonight. This was taken at the rehearsal last night. I am one proud dad!
Preacher Steve Lawson Has A Net Worth Of Millions
Steve J. Lawson’s estimated net worth is around $5 million as of 2024, primarily earned as a preacher, minister, and author.
Onepassion Ministries Inc.’s non-profit organization had total revenue of $1.72 million, expenses of $940k, and total assets of $2.54 million.
While serving as pastor of Trinity Bible Church, his annual salary ranged between $45,882 and $63,335.
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As a former executive editor of Expositor magazine, he earned around $84,622 annually.
Moreover, he earns around $33,123 annually as a board member of The Master’s University and Seminary, Ligonier, Ministries, and Reformation Bible College.
Additional Information
- Lawson is a graduate of Texas Tech Univeristy (B.B.A), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M), and Reformed Theological Seminary (D. Min).
- He was born to his father, Dr. James W Lawson, who has sacrificed so much for him.
- Steve Lawson has one younger brother, Dr. Mark Lawson.
