Prominent Southern Baptist theologian and seminary president Al Mohler has resumed some duties at the institution he leads, following his hospitalization for a potentially life-threatening cardiovascular disorder.
As reported by The Roys Report (TRR), Mohler, 63, was hospitalized last Friday with bilateral pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in both lungs. In a Facebook post, Mohler and his wife, Mary, asked for prayer.
On Monday, Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS) in Louisville, Kentucky, attended a board of trustees meeting on campus, according to a report published by the school.
According to the news release, “Mohler was able to attend a rescheduled work session, where he updated the board on his health . . . He expressed gratitude to his doctors and nurses for their care as he continues to rest and recuperate to an expected full recovery.”
At the meeting, Mohler also received an award marking his 30th anniversary since becoming seminary president. Josh Powell, chairman of the SBTS Board of Trustees, “affirmed the board’s continued prayer for Mohler’s recovery” according to the report.
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However, Mohler did not speak to the seminary’s student body in chapel on Tuesday as had been scheduled. Clint Pressley, lead pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivered a chapel message in his stead. In a tweet, Pressley said he had seen Mohler the previous night “and the man looks great.”
Saw @albertmohler last night and the man looks great. So thankful to stand in and preach in this beautiful @SBTS chapel. pic.twitter.com/U8wq6g9lIi
— Clint Pressley (@pastorclint) April 18, 2023
Mohler has led Southern Seminary as president since 1993, and also hosts “The Briefing,” a current events podcast popular among Southern Baptist pastors and leaders.
Mohler underwent a similar incident 16 years ago. In January 2007, he developed pulmonary emboli following a surgery and had to be hospitalized. Months later, he reported that he had fully recovered.
Following initial publication of this story, Dr. Mohler issued a statement via social media with further details of his hospitalization and recovery in recent days:
Thank you beyond words for your prayer and encouragement. This statement is longer than unintended but sincere and from my heart. pic.twitter.com/OwbXRpV3FI
— Albert Mohler (@albertmohler) April 20, 2023
Freelance journalist Josh Shepherd writes on faith, culture, and public policy for several media outlets. He and his family live in the Washington, D.C. area.
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