Pastor Steve Lawson from Dallas had been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a woman who was not his wife. There are so many questions among those who knew him from far and wide!
Key Takeaways
- Steve Lawson was a prominent pastor from Trinity Bible Church of Dallas.
- He had been fired after the news of his affair with a woman.
- Lawson is married to Anne.
Dallas Pastor Steve Lawson And Wife Anne
Steve Lawson has been married to his wife, Anne, for 40 years.
Together, they have four adult children: a daughter and three sons. Steve and Anne also have grandchildren from their sons and a daughter.
Until the rumors of his affair were out, he and his wife’s relationship had been solid, as shown by pictures of the two on social media.
That being said, there has not been much about Lawson and Anne that has been revealed in public.
Nonetheless, Steve Lawson’s alleged affair with another woman has raised questions about the nature of his relationship with his wife.
While his wife has not yet addressed his being fired from his position as a pastor, his followers are still providing him with strength.
Many are concerned about his wife and his family while others are empathizing him with relation to his sorry situation.
A netizen wrote,
“Prayers for his wife!”
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Another commented,
“Another one bites the dust. I guess his condemnations of the Pentecostal movement were in part to cover up his wickedness…”
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Those who knew the couple also took them as a perfect example of how a marriage should be.
Further, the former pastor always ensured that he took his wife with him to events he was attending.
Further, he seemed like a family person from all that he posted on his social media. This may be a good reason as to why his fans are disappointed in him.
Steve Lawson Infidelity Accusations
Lawson had been accused of infidelity by the church he had been working for.
The Trinity Bible Church of Dallas elders released a statement:
“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.”
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The statement continued,
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. 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.”
Via Trinity Bible Dallas
A Christian site, Prosteria, further made a statement about the Christian church pastor’s firing email being sent to all the church members as a confirmation.
Similarly, the name of the woman he had been involved with remains unnamed.
A netizen commented,
“A real gut-punch. Based on the announcement, though, Lawson came forward and confessed. Until I hear evidence to the contrary, I’m taking that as a sign that he’s a genuine believer who allowed himself to fall into sin but repented. Disappointing, but a reminder to us all about our dangerous calling.”
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Another wrote,
“This is tragic.
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It’s bad enough when a heretical so-called ‘Christian’ pastor falls into heinous sin and the world mocks the name of Christ because of it.
It’s magnitudes worse when someone who is known for teaching generally sound doctrine has such a fall.”
His influence has reached far and wide, especially among those who are avid followers of Christianity.
He has also written a dozen books, which include “The Expository Genius of John Calvin.”
Steve preached in Arkansas and Alabama before becoming a pastor at the Dallas-Fort Worth church in 2018.
He was also a board member at Ligonier Ministries.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Steve Lawson is a graduate of Texas Tech University, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Reformed Theological Seminary.
- Lawson discouraged Christians from attending the wedding of LGBTQ couples in January 2024.
- He is 73 years old as of 2024.
I have always been a huge fan of Steven Lawson’s books and podcasts. They were so encouraging. I am nowhere as dogmatic as he is, but I agreed with most of what he would say. Who knows what was in his heart when he decided to break his wife Anne’s heart. Was he possibly a narcissist? A wolf in disguise? What was he like at home? I am sorry, but I do not blame the wife. He was led astray by satan! Plain and simple. Anne could have been keeping a secret because SL was so popular and no one would have believed her if she said SL is a narcissist. Narcissism is a real thing and many woman are suffering from these sorts of relationships and they feel alone.
No he was led astray by his own wicked heart, quit blaming Satan
King David fell into temptation, a man after God’s own heart. Dr. Lawson took his eyes off Christ, and fell into temptation, but that doesn’t mean his whole ministry was a lie. And we don’t throw anyone away.
Amen to that. Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.