Lead Pastor of Saddleback Megachurch Rick Warren to step down after 42years
Written by Sunny Unachi on 11th June 2021
Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church, which is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), is stepping down from his position as lead pastor of the megachurch.
“For 42 years, Kay and I have known this day would eventually arrive and we’ve been waiting for God’s perfect timing,” Warren announced in a video to the church.
“That’s always been my goal, to serve God’s Purpose in my generation. God has given me the privilege to serve multiple generations,” the OC Register reports him saying.
Dr. Ed Stetzer, professor and dean at the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, tweeted the news and called for prayers, saying:
“Today, @RickWarren announced that they will begin searching for his successor. Pray for him, @KayWarren1, @Saddleback Church, and all their related ministries as they step into this next phase of ministry.”
Today, @RickWarren announced that they will begin searching for his successor.
The 67-year-old Warren will continue to serve as the Saddleback’s head pastor until a replacement can be found. He founded the Saddleback Valley Community Church in 1980, and it has grown into a global ministry with an estimated 40,000 participants.
