“The relentless study of the Word of God is how God sanctifies and protects the pastor. When you're just opening your iPad and reading somebody else's sermon, you've never been exposed to the sanctifying work of the Word.”

American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster

John MacArthur was an American Baptist pastor, theologian, author, and broadcaster. He was the longtime pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and the founder of Grace to You, a nationally syndicated Bible teaching program. He taught from a Calvinistic Baptist perspective and served as chancellor emeritus of The Master's University and The Master's Seminary in Santa Clarita, California. His work centered on Bible teaching, pastoral leadership, and Christian theology.