Elmbrook Church senior pastor resigns
BROOKFIELD - A senior leader of Elmbrook Church has resigned “due to multiple marital infidelities” and to seek inpatient treatment for an unspecified addiction.
Jason Webb, senior church pastor for four years, announced his departure in a remorseful letter sent to the Elmbrook congregation Wednesday. Webb’s resignation was tendered last week, church officials said.
An interim senior pastor will be chosen soon, church officials said.
Webb’s letter said:
“It is with deep remorse that I write you this letter. As you are aware, over the last two years I have been on a journey towards emotional, spiritual and relational health.
“While I have been open with you about much of the journey, there is one part that I have kept hidden. I have also been struggling with a serious addiction, which has led to many betrayals, including unfaithfulness to my wife, Heather.
“Words cannot fully describe how sorry I am for my sin. The gravity of all of this is not lost on me. I have lied to Heather, my counselor, the men in my life, the elders, the staff and the church.
“I am so very sorry. As I come to terms with this, I must take two difficult steps for myself, my wife and my children.
“First, I will immediately seek intensive inpatient treatment for addiction over the next six weeks. Second, I am offering my resignation as senior pastor of Elmbrook Church.”