MEMPHIS, Tenn — A pastor from Bellevue Baptist Church has confirmed that he has kidney cancer.
Pastor Steve Gaines posted a video to social media via the Bellevue Baptist Church public account stating that they are "going through a difficult time right now."
Gaines stated in the video that he was diagnosed with kidney cancer and that he would be away form the church for a couple of weeks.
"We're grateful that God has been with us," Gaines said in the video. "We have a wonderful team of doctors. They are doing a great job of taking care of us."
Gaines also thanked the church attendees for their prayers, fellowship and kindness.
Gaines' wife Donna mentions in the video that, attached to the post, are specific scriptures they encourage viewers to read during this time.
