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Kelly Rissman

Son of Dallas megachurch pastor who quit over ‘sin’ speaks out saying family was kept in dark over transgression

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The son of a Texas megachurch pastor, who abruptly resigned this month due to “sin,” addressed his father’s decision to step down, emphasizing his family knew “no more, no less” about his father’s actions than the congregation.

Evangelist Dr Tony Evans, 74, unexpectedly announced his departure from the 10,000-member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in South Dallas that he founded 48 years ago, saying he committed an unidentified sin “a number of years ago.”

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