The Brief

Hope Fellowship lead pastor John McKinzie resigned Monday, according to the church.

In a letter to its members, the church said McKinzie "confessed to sexual sin and moral failure."

No other details about McKinzie's resignation were provided.

FRISCO, Texas - The lead pastor of a North Texas church has resigned after confessing to "sexual sin and moral failure," the church said Tuesday.

What we know:

Church leaders at Hope Fellowship said the now former lead pastor, John McKinzie, made the confession Sunday to leadership before resigning from his position Monday.

In an accompanying FAQ to the announcement, the church said McKinzie's behavior "disqualifies him from serving as Lead Pastor."

What they're saying:

"As a church, our hearts are broken and we are devastated.

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