Saddleback Church Says Rick Warren's Son Has Committed Suicide

In an emotional letter to his church members, pastor Rick Warren of Lake Forest, Calif.-based Saddleback Church told them that his youngest son committed suicide. “At 27 years of age, Matthew was an incredibly kind, gentleRick is famous on the evangelical circuit -- he's the author of numerous Christian books, including "The Purpose Driven Life," which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. He also founded Saddleback Church in 1980, the 8th largest church in the U.SThe youngest son of California Pastor Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life," has committed suicide, according to a statement released by Warren's Saddleback Valley Community Church. "No words can expressThe 27-year-old son of Pastor Rick Warren has taken his own life after a lifelong struggle with mental illness. The internationally known Christian leader at Saddleback

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