SAN ANTONIO — Prolific Christian author Max Lucado has announced plans to step down as senior pastor of the San Antonio megachurch he has served since 1988 due to a heart ailment.
In a March 5 letter addressed to members of Oak Hills Church, Lucado said he had begun easing away from his duties as senior minister. The 51-year-old pastor is reportedly suffering from heart arrhythmia. Lucado is in good physical shape, but he told The Associated Press (AP) he began feeling dizzy last summer, which led to the diagnosis.
In the letter, Lucado also said he plans to continue preaching on weekends for a time but will opt out of weekly meetings. The church has also inaugurated a succession plan for a new senior minister.
According to the AP, Lucado said he plans to increase his writing to produce at least one new book each year.
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