Michael Catt’s Health Worsens: Has Only ‘Few Months’ Left this ‘Side of Heaven,’ Family Says

He is the author of multiple books, including Fireproof Your Life and Prepare for Rain. He launched ReFresh Conferences for church leaders, focusing on bringing renewal and revival into the Christian life.

“As many of you know, Michael has been courageously battling prostate cancer for the past five years. In those five years, he has been blessed to have minimal side effects or pain, despite dozens of radiation and chemo treatments,” said a tweet from his family that was posted on his Twitter account. “However, in recent months, his health has taken a turn for the worse, and he has had several surgeries, hospitalizations and emergency room visits. Recently, doctors found a tumor in his brain stem. They do not recommend operating on the tumor.

However, in recent months, his health has taken a turn for the worse, and he has had several surgeries, hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Recently, doctors found a tumor in his brain stem. They do not recommend operating on the tumor.

— Michael Catt (@MichaelCatt) May 24, 2023

“Because of this, we have chosen to forego any future cancer treatments, with the goal now being to make him as comfortable as possible through palliative care for the few months he has left this side of heaven.”

The family requested prayer for Catt and his wife, Terri, that they “will have many precious and holy moments together in the coming weeks.”

“Ask the Lord to give her strength and comfort that only He can provide,” the family statement said.

We ask for your prayers for Terri, that she and Michael will have many precious and holy moments together in the coming weeks. Ask the Lord to give her strength and comfort that only He can provide.

— Michael Catt (@MichaelCatt) May 24, 2023

The family also requested prayer for his daughters, Erin and Hayley, and their husbands.

“We ask that you pray for relief from any pain and unexplainable peace for Michael as he fights the good fight and finishes his race here on earth,” the family said. “We hope in heaven, where one day there will be no more suffering, pain, tears or death. Where we will one day worship at the feet of Jesus together. We trust in El Roi, the God who sees us. We look to the Good Shepherd to comfort us & make His presence known to us in our grief.”

We hope in heaven, where one day there will be no more suffering, pain, tears or death. Where we will one day worship at the feet of Jesus together. We trust in El Roi, the God who sees us. We look to the Good Shepherd to comfort us & make His presence known to us in our grief.

— Michael Catt (@MichaelCatt) May 24, 2023

Meanwhile, the family asked that supporters share their “favorite stories and fond memories” with the family at [email protected].

We will continue to give updates as we can. If you’d like to send a card or are hoping to visit with them in person, we ask that you reach out to @ErinBethea or @HayleyCatt to work out the details.

— Michael Catt (@MichaelCatt) May 24, 2023

“Please know that he will not be able to take many calls at this time, as he has lost a lot of his voice as a side effect of treatments,” the statement said. “Thank you for loving our family so well. We live to make Him known, The Catt Family. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14. #NoMaverickCells”

Please know that he will not be able to take many calls at this time, as he has lost a lot of his voice as a side effect of treatments.

Thank you for loving our family so well.

We live to make Him known,
The Catt Family

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 #NoMaverickCells

— Michael Catt (@MichaelCatt) May 24, 2023

Photo courtesy: ©Brian Kelley/Sherwood Baptist Church

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.