C. J. Mahaney is a former Christian minister and religious author known for his leadership within the Charismatic and Reformed branches of Christianity. He helped found Sovereign Grace Ministries (later renamed Sovereign Grace Churches), where he served as president until 2013. Mahaney has written and contributed to several books on Christian living and theology, with a focus on the importance of the cross and living a life of humility under God's grace. However, his career and legacy have been marred by controversy and allegations of covering up sexual abuse within his ministry, leading to a leave of absence and eventual stepping down from his leadership role. These allegations and the lawsuits that followed have been a significant aspect of Mahaney's public profile in recent years.