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John MacArthur

John MacArthur

Grace Community Church

Sun Valley, California·Non-denominational / Reformed Baptist

Longtime pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church (1969-2025) and chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary. Told his congregation that 'any real, true believer is going to be on Trump's side' and received a personal thank-you call from President Trump for defying California's COVID worship restrictions. He passed away on July 14, 2025 at age 86.

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Grace Community Church

13248 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352

www.gracechurch.org

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John MacArthur explains why he will vote for Trump, arguing that Christians cannot support the Democratic platform on abortion and transgender activism.

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Q&A session where John MacArthur discusses politics, Trump, and Harris, reiterating his view that true believers must support Trump.

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Any real, true believer is going to be on Trump's side in this election, because it's not just an individual, it's an entire set of policies that Christians cannot in any way affirm.

MacArthur told President Trump directly on a phone call that all true Christians would support him, framing the election as a biblical imperative rather than a political choice.

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He called me after the Sunday morning service and he was very gracious and said, 'I just want to thank you for taking a stand. Church is essential, and I'm glad you're doing what you're doing.'

MacArthur recounting President Trump's personal phone call thanking him for defying California's COVID-19 worship restrictions, which became a rallying point for conservative Christians.

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