My heart is breaking from the news that has become public in the last few minutes that the retirement of my friend and one of my heroes in the ministry, Dr. Frank Page, is due to a “morally inappropriate relationship” according to a press release from the Executive Committee. I do not know the details, perhaps never will, and it doesn’t matter.
I hope and pray that Dr. Page finds full restoration and healing in his family and in his faith. While I am not likely to be someone he turns to in a time like this, I would still go anywhere and do anything I could to help this man whom I love and who has ministered faithfully to me.
I cannot imagine what Dr. Page is going through right now – the pain, the humiliation, the sorrow, the regret. Would you join me right now in praying for him? For his wife and family? For our convention and the effects this may have on us?
Here is Dr. Page’s statement. As awful and inexcusable as this sin is, I am glad to see that he is dealing with it the right way. Read the BP article here.
“It is with deep regret that I tender my resignation from the SBC Executive Committee and announce my retirement from active ministry, effective immediately. As a result of a personal failing, I have embarrassed my family, my Lord, myself, and the Kingdom. Out of a desire to protect my family and those I have hurt, I initially announced my retirement earlier today without a complete explanation. However, after further wrestling with my personal indiscretion, it became apparent to me that this situation must be acknowledged in a more forthright manner. It is my most earnest desire in the days to come to rebuild the fabric of trust with my wife and daughters, those who know me best and love me most.”
Dr. Page, I am broken-hearted, but this old fat preacher still loves you.
Dave,
I was and am still visibly shocked. I’m just dumbfounded. I love this man and his impact on my life from afar. I’m praying for his sweet wife, his children, and Dr. Page now.
I heard about this a few hours ago (we generally do not break news like this), and I’ve been walking around in a fog.
I started to write a post admonishing us all to guard our hearts, but I thought that could wait. Right now, let’s just grieve and pray.
Amen brother. You said it best. Grieve and pray.
Yes, we must grieve and pray. Spent the last two years trying to walk alongside a friend who had a failure. The most trying thing I have ever done in ministry.
I’m praying In Jesus name for my friend and his family.
After a discussion, we realized that there is a possibility that now that this story has hit the secular press, the comments could become a tool for those who want to make some kind of point. We’d just as soon people pray. We can analyze things later.
So, we are going to shut down comments at this time.
As much as it grieves my heart, I’m glad that he did the right thing by retiring. I’m just in shock right now. I have met him a few times and it was always an encouragement. Praying for him and his family. May God provided healing and restoration. Also praying for the SBC Executive Committee as they go through this transition.
I have no words to express the shock and sorrow. I am hopeful and praying for healing and reconciliation and restoration. May our Lord grant Dr. Page and his family all of that in his perfect grace and mercy.