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When "I Do" Becomes "I Don't" Again: The Benny & Suzanne Hinn Divorce
In a development that serves as a sobering case study on the pressures of high-profile ministry, televangelist Benny Hinn and his wife, Suzanne, have finalized their second divorce after 46 years of history. Oudney Patsika unpacks the legal dissolution, the "amicable" aftermath, and the critical lessons for pastors regarding marriage, ministry, and the cost of the anointing.
The Final Chapter: November 2025
It is finished. Court records from Hillsborough County, Florida, confirm that on November 19, 2025, the marriage between Benny and Suzanne Hinn was officially dissolved in an uncontested settlement. This marks the end of their second attempt at matrimony, following Suzanne's filing in the summer of 2024.
For the "Pastors Toolbox" community, the nature of this split is notable. Unlike the contentious battles often seen in secular celebrity divorces, this separation was handled with a degree of quiet finality. Prior to the filing, the couple had been living over 60 miles apart, signaling a drifting apart rather than a sudden explosion.
A Timeline of Union and Separation
The Hinns' journey has been a public mirror of the complexities of balancing global ministry with private life.
- 1979: Benny Hinn marries Suzanne Harthern, daughter of a pastoral family in Florida.
- 2010 (The First Crack): Suzanne files for divorce in California, citing irreconcilable differences. This era was fraught with rumors, including allegations involving fellow televangelist Paula White—claims Hinn vehemently denied.
- 2012-2013 (The Reconciliation): Benny Hinn publicly admitted to neglecting his family for the sake of the ministry. He also revealed Suzanne's struggle with prescription drug dependency, a brave admission about mental health in the church. They remarried in a publicized ceremony at the Holy Land Experience.
- 2025 (The Finality): The second marriage ends, closing a 46-year chapter.
The Cost of the Anointing: Lessons for Leaders
For pastors and church leaders, the Hinn saga offers a critical reflection point. In 2010, Hinn admitted, "I was so busy with the work of God that I neglected the God of the work and my family."
This second divorce raises the question: Can a marriage survive the relentless spotlight of global ministry? It serves as a reminder that the "altar" of ministry should never demand the sacrifice of the home. Leaders must prioritize the health of their first ministry—their family—over the demands of the crowd.
Suzanne Hinn’s previous struggle with chemical dependency highlights the immense, often silent pressure placed on clergy spouses. The expectation of perfection, the isolation of leadership, and the spiritual warfare involved can lead to coping mechanisms that destroy families.
Pastors must create environments where their spouses can seek help without fear of judgment or damaging the "brand" of the ministry.
"We Still Pray Together"
Perhaps the most surprising element of this divorce is the statement from Benny Hinn's attorney, Damon Chase. He stated:
"Benny Hinn and Suzanne Hinn still love each other with a deep, profound soulmate type of love... They just got divorced. It was personal feelings... They’re still very much in each other’s lives."
Chase confirmed that the couple continues to pray together despite the divorce. This presents a complex theological and relational picture for the church: a legal divorce paired with ongoing spiritual unity. It challenges the traditional narrative of bitterness in divorce and suggests that even in the dissolution of a marriage, the dignity of the individuals and their shared faith can be preserved.
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