Texas pastor forced to step down

Josiah Anthony, the lead pastor of Cross Timbers Church in Texas, has resigned following revelations of inappropriate sexual communications with women. Church elders initially reported his behavior as excessively personal but later confirmed the messages included sexual content. They acknowledged their failure to clearly communicate the situation to the congregation, which led to misunderstandings about the nature of Anthony's actions. This incident is part of a larger trend in North Texas, where several pastors have resigned or been investigated for moral and sexual misconduct. Legal experts have noted that the culture within megachurches can often enable such abuses to thrive, emphasizing the need for transparency to encourage other victims to come forward. The church is committed to making necessary changes and continuing its investigation into the matter.