Another Megachurch Pastor Steps Down Amid 'Inappropriate Actions'

Another megachurch pastor has stepped down from his position, citing "inappropriate, and hurtful actions."

Cross Timbers Church in Argyle, Texas announced the resignation of Josiah Anthony , who has served as a pastor, since 2014, in a statement obtained by FOX 4 News on Monday (July 29).

"The inappropriate, and hurtful actions of Josiah do not include any children, physical or sexual interactions or any illegal activity to our knowledge," the statement reads.

The church didn't provide additional details on Anthony's departure. The former lead pastor's photo and info have been removed from the church's website, according to FOX 4 News .

Anthony's departure is the latest among a recent string of tenured Texas megachurch pastors who have stepped down amid controversy.

Tony Cammarota , who served as the pastor at the Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, for 17 years, announced his resignation on July 7, revealing that he "confessed to church leadership of a moral failure" in a letter sent to congregants, which was obtained and shared by the church watchdog group watchkeep.org (h/t the New York Post ).

Pastor Tony Evans resigned after nearly 50 years with the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in June, vaguely explaining that he didn't commit a crime but failed to use "righteous judgment in my actions." Pastor Mike Buster resigned from his position at Prestonwood Baptist Church one week later, though denied any wrongdoing.

Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris stepped down four days later following accusations that he sexually assaulted a girl for several years, which she claimed initially took place when she was 12.