Pastor John Gray sends message after being released from hospital

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Pastor of Relentless Church, John Gray, is “waving goodbye” to his hospital bed after spending nearly two weeks due to an illness.

On Sunday, July 10, Pastor Gray’s wife posted on social media that her husband had been admitted on July 7 to the critical care unit (CCU) with a saddle Pulmonary Embolism in the pulmonary artery and lung blood clots.

Relentless Church released the following update on Wednesday:

“Pastor John Gray continues to be treated by team of professionals now in Atlanta, GA after being transferred from Alabama for his condition. Pastor Aventer and the entire Relentless Church family are thankful for the abundance of well wishes and prayers for his safe and immediate recovery. Services will continue as planned and we will lift up the name of Jesus at this time. They continue to ask for privacy during their navigation of this time and remain appreciative of the outpouring of love and support.”

In a social media post on July 20, Pastor Gray thanked his doctors, nurses, and cardiologists at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Alabama and Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Georgia after he was released.

“Because of God, this bed is now a testimony,” said the pastor. “As I wave goodbye to this bed, I say God thank you for saving and sparing my life! Yes, I have a long way to go, but I’m not dead-so that’s a great start!”

On July 14, Aventer Gray said Pastor John is stable and moving in the right direction. We’re told he is being unhooked from everything supplemental.

On July 13, Aventer said her husband’s leg clot was gone. She posted the following: