Ortberg resigned from his position as pastor of Menlo Church in Summer 2020 after it was revealed that he had allowed one of his sons, John Ortberg III, to continue volunteering in working with minors at the church after the son had disclosed having experienced unwanted thoughts of attraction to minors.
Ortberg relinquished his position as pastor of Menlo Church in Summer 2020 following revelations that he had allowed one of his sons, John Ortberg III, to continue working with minors at the church after the son revealed experiencing inappropriate attractions towards children.