TEXAS GOSPEL CANADA VOLUNTEER

In recent weeks, the Phillips & Banks family has leaned heavily on their faith and community as Caleb Banks faces a difficult turn in his health journey.

Caleb has been battling end stage kidney disease, a reality that has become increasingly challenging due to multiple complications.

The group and their loved ones deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayer and support from friends, fans, and fellow believers, asking for continued compassion and privacy as they navigate these changes.

Caleb spoke in May about his health challenges saying despite these struggles, he had, “…experienced the grace of God and the faithfulness of God like I never had before. It’s funny when we walk through these trials and things, we have to trust the Lord with things that we’ve never had to before. And not once has he ever left me and once has he ever forsaken me. And I don’t believe that he ever will. I know the Lord is good and that he’s working all things for my good. And I want to encourage you, he’s doing the same thing for you today.”

His wife made a Facebook post Friday with an update:

Caleb’s kidneys are not bouncing back as they should, and there doesn’t seem to be any real hope of improvement in the future. This is just the reality of end stage kidney disease. His creatinine, BUN, and GFR have all worsened significantly. Unfortunately, between the bad infection in his leg, and the strong antibiotics that were necessary to treat it, Caleb’s kidneys were not able to recover as we’d hoped. We found out yesterday morning, right after I posted the update, that Caleb was at the point of needing dialysis. We were so discouraged and disappointed, but the Lord has been so sweet and gentle with us over the last 24 hours. I am resting in the fact that He is in complete and total control. Praise the Lord for a way to keep Caleb, and so many others as healthy as possible for as long as possible!!

As of about 8:55 this morning, (11/14) Caleb has been wheeled back to have his dialysis port installed. He will stay in the hospital for a few more days to receive his first rounds of treatment, and then be discharged with a referral to a dialysis center. Please pray for Caleb, as this is obviously a massive life change. We are clinging to God’s word for encouragement.

🔴I do ask that you please continue to respect our privacy during this time and refrain from texting or calling to get updates. While we greatly appreciate your prayers and your encouragement, I am so overwhelmed, as is Caleb. Like always, I will post any significant updates here!

As Caleb begins this next chapter of treatment, the family remains anchored in hope, trusting that God’s strength will continue to carry them through each new step.