Read John MacArthur Healthy Update April 27, 2025
Concise Medical–Business Overview
Eighty-five-year-old Pastor John MacArthur is steadily recovering after a complex series of cardiopulmonary and renal complications that began in mid-2024. Following three cardiac procedures and a seven-week hospital stay, he was discharged on February 10, 2025 and is now undergoing outpatient rehabilitation.
Key Medical Facts
| Parameter | Current Status |
|---|---|
| Heart | Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in July 2024, followed by additional stenting. Physicians describe cardiac function as “stable.” |
| Lungs | Surgery to remove post-infectious adhesions; residual fibrotic changes are under control. |
| Kidneys | End-stage chronic renal failure; hemodialysis three times a week, four hours per session. |
| Functional status | Ambulates independently, adheres to a cardiopulmonary rehab program, and records “Grace to You” broadcasts remotely. |
Recent Operational Updates
- April 15, 2025 – Video on X: “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated… I feel great and I’m ready to return to the pulpit.”
- April 18 – Premier Christian News confirms his intent to “come roaring back.”
- March – In a Shepherds Conference podcast, MacArthur acknowledged dialysis is “keeping me alive,” but emphasized God’s provision and his own resolve to continue ministry.
Prognosis and Next Steps
| Horizon | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Short-term | Stabilize blood pressure and electrolytes between dialysis sessions; gradually increase physical exertion. |
| Mid-term | Adopt a “partial return” model: preach every other week with the option of remote seminary lectures. |
| Long-term | Evaluate suitability for a kidney transplant—contingent on cardiopulmonary reserve and age. |
Call to Prayer
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden.” (Psalm 68:19)
The Christian community is invited to unite in prayer:
- Thanksgiving for successful procedures, discharge home, and strengthened heart-lung function.
- Intercession for continued stability of renal therapy, wisdom for his physicians, and renewed strength for preaching.
- Support for his family and the Grace Community Church team as they adapt ministry schedules.
May the Lord grant Pastor John MacArthur full restoration so that he may keep proclaiming the Gospel “with all boldness, as I ought to speak” (Ephesians 6:20).
