John MacArthur sends video message to Shepherds Conference: "I realize I'm on the last lap."

John Knox

Mar 8, 2025

If you've been around this site for a while you know, we love us some Johnny Mac.

So this hits pretty hard.

Pastor John MacArthur sent a sweet message to the pastors gathered at the annual Shepherds Conference at his home church Grace Community in California.

I want to say grace to you, all you who are at the Shepherds Conference. For me it's the highlight of the year, so you have to know my disappointment in coming to you through video ...

I feel great, I just lost a lot of strength by being seven weeks in the hospital ...

I realize I'm on the last lap. That takes on a new meaning when you know you're on the short end of the candle. But I am all thanks and praise to God for everything He's allowed me to be a part of and everything he's accomplished by His Word in these years of ministry.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and The Lord, Jesus Christ.

We are coming to an end of an era.

Let's pray for Pastor MacArthur, his ministry, and his legacy.


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