Dr. John MacArthur
Dr. MacArthur transitioned to the role of chancellor in June 2019, providing spiritual guidance and mentorship to the campus community, fostering trust with stakeholders, and engaging with students through chapel and campus events. On July 14, 2025, Dr. MacArthur passed away at the age of 86, going to see the Savior he so dearly loved and proclaimed.
In his time at Master’s, Dr. MacArthur oversaw large academic expansions including the addition of two master’s degree programs, an extension campus (IBEX) in Israel, a degree-completion program for working adults, and an online degree program available to Christians around the world.
After graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, he became the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where over the course of 56 years he taught verse-by-verse through the entire New Testament. In 1986 he founded The Master’s Seminary, a graduate school dedicated to training men for full-time pastoral roles and missionary work.
A native of Southern California, Dr. MacArthur published dozens of books, including a New Testament commentary series. His media ministry, Grace to You, is a nonprofit organization responsible for distributing John’s books, audio resources and the “Grace to You” radio program to a global audience. More than 3,000 of John’s sermons are available for free on GTY’s website.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia; four children; fifteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
“The Master’s University is rooted in an unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ and the inerrant word of God. Our world-class faculty and dedicated administration prepare each student’s heart and mind for a life of eternal influence.”
— Dr. John MacArthur, Chancellor
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