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What Happened to Tony Evans? Who is Tony Evans?
by V Gomala
Updated Jun 12, 2024
What Happened to Tony Evans?
Tony Evans, the longtime leader of a large Dallas church and a best-selling author, announced that he is stepping back from his ministry because of a sin he committed years ago. In a statement on June 9 to his Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship church, which was posted on its website, Evans said, “The foundation of our ministry has always been our commitment to the Word of God as the absolute supreme standard of truth to which we are to conform our lives.”
He added, “When we fall short of that standard due to sin, we are required to repent and restore our relationship with God. A number of years ago, I fell short of that standard. I am, therefore, required to apply the same biblical standard of repentance and restoration to myself that I have applied to others."
He revealed, “While I have committed no crime, I did not use righteous judgment in my actions. In light of this, I am stepping away from my pastoral duties and am submitting to a healing and restoration process established by the elders.”
Who is Tony Evans?
Anthony Tyrone "Tony" Evans Sr. is an American evangelical pastor, speaker, author, and popular radio and TV broadcaster. From 1976 to 2024, he was the senior pastor of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, which has over 9,500 members.
| Name | Anthony Tyrone Evans |
| Date of Birth | September 10, 1949 (age 74) |
| Place of Birth | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, minister |
| Nationality | American |
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Tony Evans Wife and Children
Evans was married to Lois Irene Evans until she passed away in 2019. They had four children: Chrystal, Priscilla, Anthony Jr., and Jonathan. They also have 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In September 2023, Dr. Evans and his children announced his engagement to Dr. Carla Crummie. Later that year, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship announced that Tony and Carla Evans had gotten married.
Tony Evans Career
Evans started the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, in 1976 with 10 members meeting at his home. He also started The Urban Alternative, a national organization that aims to bring hope and change lives through teaching and applying the Word of God. The Urban Alternative's radio show, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, is broadcast daily on over 1,400 stations in the U.S. and in more than 130 countries worldwide.
Evans has the distinction of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. He has also written over 100 books, including "Oneness Embraced," "The Kingdom Agenda," "Kingdom Man," "The Tony Evans Study Bible," and "The Tony Evans Bible Commentary."
