Megachurch's pastor to resign for sending improper social media messages to woman. Read here

A megachurch pastor is stepping down as he sent a woman inappropriate texts on social media. The pastor will be taking a leave of absence in the aftermath of the inquiry. The Dallas Morning News reports suggest that the church elders reviewed his messages by hiring a law firm. Southern Baptist Village's lead pastor, Matt Chandler, has had a history of sending messages, and someone reported him.

The Confrontation

Church elders stated that Matt Chandler was confronted by an individual a few months ago, who was concerned about how Matt was sending direct messages to women, who were not his wife. A law firm scrutinized the lead pastor of the Village Church after being hired by the church elders. The law firm checked his message history.

The church elders said Matt violated their internal social media use policies and noted that while the messages weren't sexual or romantic, their familiarity and frequency crossed a line. The megachurch pastor, Matt Chandler, said that no one would be above the scriptures and Jesus Christ in their church. He claimed that the church elders had found something unhealthy in him. He said he fell short of the standard the gods expected from him.

Sexual Abuse Allegations

The news about Matt Chandler comes after the Southern Baptist Church released a 300-page report that found elders hiding or dismissing sexual abuse allegations within their organization.

Matt Chandler will be stepping down and taking a leave of absence.

FAQs

Q1. Who is Matt Chandler?
A1. Matt Chandler is a Southern Baptist megachurch pastor.

Q2. Why is Matt Chandler stepping down?
A2. Matt Chandler is stepping down as he was found sending inappropriate messages to women, who were not his wife.