Reverend Matthew Makela, an associate pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Michigan, railed against LGBTQ lifestyle while secretly living the LGBTQ lifestyle.
Until Monday, Makela was described as a pastor who loves, "family, music, home improvement, gardening and landscaping and sports." The now-deleted bio from the church's website left out likes to "make out naked" with other men.
The married father of five may not have been able to come to terms with who he is, but since his Grindr conversations became public and he was outed, the pastor resigned from his position at the church, according to the Midland Daily News.
Senior Pastor Rev. Daniel Kempin would not comment on the circumstances of Makela's resignation, but an announcement was posted on St. John's website, according to Midland Daily News: "Pastor has acknowledged that there was sin and repentance, and I have testified that there is indeed forgiveness through the same Lord who forgives all our sins. Nevertheless, it is an end of our time together in ministry, and we ask for your continued prayers and support for the Makela family."
