Recently, a prominent Dallas-based pastor has been removed from his ministry amid allegations of an “inappropriate relationship” with an unidentified woman. Steven Lawson, Trinity Bible Church preacher and president of OnePassion Ministries, reportedly informed his church elders of the relationship, but he was subsequently removed.
“The elders at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas regretfully announce that effective immediately, Steven J. Lawson has been removed indefinitely from all ministry activities at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas. Several days ago, the elders at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas were informed by Steve Lawson of an inappropriate relationship that he has had with a woman. 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,” the statement from the church read.
The statement from Trinity Bible Church of Dallas acknowledged that everyone is a sinner, sharing the key message of the Gospel that Jesus Christ forgives all transgressions, including Lawson’s. The church maintained that it will continue to be led by Jesus Christ.
“In light of this, may we be reminded that we are ALL sinners, and Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners – and Christ remains Head of His Church, which is bigger than any fallen man. In fact, Jesus Christ will continue to lead His Church, including Trinity Bible Church here in Dallas, just like He has from the start of this work on January 5, 2018. Since that time, the elders have focused on the primacy of biblical exposition knit together by various men filling the pulpit each week. The Lord was building Trinity Bible Church of Dallas well before Steve became our Lead Preacher, and He will continue to build this church long after Steve Lawson, or any other man for that matter,” the statement added.
The church concluded its message asking for prayers while citing wisdom from Corinthians. “We would ask for your prayers for the elders, for our Body, and for Steve and his family. Let us always be mindful of the words of 1 Corinthians 10:12, “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.””
Furthermore, Lawson also stepped down from all duties at OnePassion Ministries. The ministry released a public statement mourning the “inappropriate relationship” that Lawson confessed to. According to OnePassion, this was a sin that “disqualified him from ministry.”
“The board of OnePassion Ministries mournfully announces that just recently Steven J. Lawson confessed to the board that he has had an inappropriate relationship with a woman, a sin that has disqualified him from ministry. In response Steve has resigned from all his duties at OnePassion Ministries,” the statement read.
OnePassion further highlighted that the Gospel and the good news of Jesus Christ will continue to be spread undeterred by the failures of man. “All scheduled events and engagements have been canceled. Steve has confessed and regrets the damage he has caused to his family, the church, the reputation of OnePassion Ministries and most of all Jesus Christ,” they said.
“We are saddened for the glory of Christ in this matter. The truth of the gospel will continue go out to the lost world as it is empowered by the Holy Spirit and not by men. It is a reminder that we have been warned of the craftiness of the enemy,” the statement added before sharing wisdom from 1 Peter. “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8).”
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