Pastor Greg Varney, of Topeka’s Light of the World Christian Center, has passed away.

Varney, 61, was the subject of a statement released Tuesday to the church congregation from Pastor Greg’s wife Pastor Debbie Varney he passed away Monday.

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“I regret to inform you that my husband and best friend, our Pastor Greg, went home to be with the Lord yesterday. He is now rejoicing in Heaven!”

The church’s regular scheduled Wednesday night service will take place at 7:00 at the Light of the World Christian Center located at 3301 SW Gage Boulevard, just off I-470. Pastor Varney was arrested twice in 2016 for uncharacteristic behavior. The church said at that time the pastor had been undergoing dialysis for kidney failure and his medical condition was directly responsible for the actions leading to the arrest. source

Pastor Greg Varney and his wife Debbie founded the church in 1985. The church has met at their current location since 1993.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.