Apologetics author and speaker, Sam Allberry, has resigned as a pastor over “an inappropriate relationship with another man a few years ago”. 

He has also stepped down as a fellow of the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics.

Allberry is the author of popular apologetics books, including Is God Anti-gay?, which was foreworded by Tim Keller, and 7 Myths about Singleness. He has been open about his own same-sex attraction. 

A statement by The Gospel Coalition revealed that Allberry informed them of the previous relationship before resigning. 

"An announcement would be made today at Immanuel Church regarding his resignation as a pastor," TGC's statement reads. 

"Per TGC policy and procedures, we immediately began to remove all of Sam’s content from our website and other content channels, and we deferred this statement until the church membership was informed."

TGC said they are "heartbroken over this news," and encouraged prayer for Sam, Immanuel Church and "everyone affected".