The senior pastors of the popular Glow Church, Joel and Ellen Cave, are stepping back from their roles and all ministry responsibilities, according to Glow church Chairman Dave Weatherall in a statement, who reveals that a marital separation has been requested by Ellen after more than 24 years of marriage:
A Public Statement from Glow Church Board 26 October 2025
Due to some very recent information that has been submitted, the Board has made the decision for our Senior Pastors to step back from all ministry responsibilities. This follows a period of personal challenges that have led to, as it currently stands, a period of separation as requested by Ellen. This is not a result of moral failure or infidelity.
The Board has taken this step with careful consideration and prayer, prioritizing our Senior Pastors well being and the health of the church community. It reflects a need for both Joel and Ellen to focus on their health, healing, and family’s well being during this time. The Board remains committed to walking alongside them.
Joel is currently in a period of medical and pastoral recovery. Joel, Ellen and their children will continue to be a part of the church family, surrounded by care, prayer and support. Under the leadership of Pastor Moni, the Board, Elders and staff, we remain committed to Glow Church continuing to move forward in God and will provide stability, guidance and leadership for the church.
We ask for prayer, understanding, and respect for the privacy of Joel, Ellen, the children and the Cave Family. We thank God for the evident blessing on Glow Church, as we face the future together.
Let us remember that the same grace and hope we preach is the grace that sustains and restores us all. As we move forward, we keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, trusting that His work of healing and restoration will continue in each life and in our church.
Dave Weatherall
Glow Church Chairman
The married couple of three founded Glow Church in 2013 and then launched three other multisites over the next decade, having a high-tech vibe and very distinct look.
These multisite churches became autonomous in 2024, with Glow reporting a net deficit of more than $1.7m last year as a result of departures and realignment.
5 responses to “‘Glow Church’ Pastors Step Back From Ministry, Announce Marital Separation Despite ‘No Moral Failure or Infidelity’”
Seriously? The “Glow” Church?
CIA funding must have dried up so the glowies have to shut down their cult.
“pastors” that pretty much sums up the level of authenticity at that circus.
Wolg must mean something bad.