One of Christian television's best-known ministry couples is calling it quits. André and Jenny Roebert, founders of the global Faith Broadcasting Network (MyFaithTV), are divorcing after 34 years of marriage, with Jenny claiming she and her children were "severely wronged" and saying her decision was made on "biblical grounds."
The Christian broadcasting world has been rocked by the unexpected breakup of André and Jenny Roebert, the husband-and-wife team behind Faith Broadcasting Network (FBN), also known as MyFaithTV.
After more than three decades of marriage and years of ministering together to millions of viewers around the world, Jenny Roebert has officially filed for divorce, saying the marriage has reached a point of no return.
Court documents filed in Florida reveal that the couple, who married in March 1992, have been separated since about May and that Jenny believes "no amount of time or counseling" can restore the relationship.
But it was her public statement that left many supporters stunned.
"I have taken steps to file for divorce on biblical grounds," Jenny said, explaining that she and the couple's three adult children had been "severely wronged" over the past two years.
While she chose not to reveal exactly what happened, Jenny emphasized that she and her children have already forgiven André.
"We have forgiven as a family and individually," she said, adding that despite the pain, she believes God is leading them into a new season.
The announcement came shortly after FBN's international leadership confirmed that both founders had been asked to step away from on-air ministry responsibilities while dealing with what the board described as "significant marital challenges."
In a statement to viewers, the board urged Christians around the world to pray for the Roebert family while respecting their privacy during this difficult chapter.
The split could have major financial implications as well.
According to the divorce filing, the Roeberts own substantial assets, including multiple businesses in Florida and an extensive hospitality portfolio in South Africa. Their River Hotels group operates several luxury destinations, including Halyards Hotel & Spa, Tsitsikamma Lodge & Spa, Tenahead Lodge & Spa, Mansfield Private Reserve, and Mpekweni Beach Resort.
Jenny is asking the court to award her more than half of the marital estate and has also requested legal protections to prevent André from selling, transferring, or otherwise disposing of business assets while the divorce proceeds.
She argues that without court intervention, there is concern that valuable assets could be dissipated before the case is resolved.
For many Christians who have watched the couple preach together for years, the news is both heartbreaking and sobering. The Roeberts built MyFaithTV into an international Christian television network reaching more than 264 million viewers across Africa, the United States, and the United Kingdom, becoming one of the most recognizable ministry couples in global Christian media.
Although many questions remain unanswered, Jenny's repeated reference to filing on "biblical grounds" has fueled speculation about what may have happened behind the scenes. At this stage, however, neither she nor André has publicly disclosed the specific circumstances that led to the breakdown of their marriage.
As the divorce unfolds, many in the Christian community are responding not with speculation, but with prayer-for healing where possible, wisdom for everyone involved, and God's grace for a family navigating one of the most painful seasons of their lives.
