POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. -- Officials at Trinity Chapel in Powder Springs cited "inappropriate sexual behavior" Sunday for the sudden resignation of Trinity Chapel founding pastor Jim Bolin.

The congregation was told of the resignation Sunday during an emotional 90-minute service.

The announcement was made from the pulpit by Donald M. Walker, the state administrative bishop for the Church of God.

In a statement sent to CBS 46, a church spokesman said, " Pastor Bolin admitted to inappropriate, consensual sexual conduct with an adult female. There was no illegal activity involved and Pastor Bolin has never been charged with or convicted of any crime at any time in his life."

“It hit me hard. I love the bishop,” said church member Emma Logan.

Church officials said Bolin, 56, who did not attend Sunday's service, will be inactive in the ministry while undergoing counseling.

Bolin's son, Jason, 32, will take over as head pastor, assisted by his wife, Sarah Bolin.

“It's a big change. But he's a wonderful young man. We'll be just fine,” said church member Karen Allen.