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1. Major Pentecostal Leader, Prophet Paul Cain Dies at 89

Paul Cain, a major leader in the Pentecostal movement, died on Wednesday. He was 89. "So happy for Paul Cain to enter into glory. I remember how excited I was when I first met him because he represented ...

Created on 13 February 2019

2. Rabbi Who United Christians and Jews Dies at 67

Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, the beloved founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, passed away suddenly on Wednesday. He was 67 years old. The charismatic rabbi leaves behind a long legacy ...

Created on 06 February 2019

3. BREAKING: Charismatic Media Mogul Ossie Mills Dies Suddenly at 58

Ossie Mills, known for his work with Empowered 21, Oral Roberts University and new streaming platform tvChaz, died suddenly Tuesday. He was 58. "It is with a broken heart that I share the news of the passing ...

Created on 05 February 2019

4. AG Pastor Stabbed to Death in His Own Home

... p anyone in need without expecting anything in return," according to his obituary. Whitman served as a pastor for many years at multiple churches across Northern California, including Cottonwood Assemb ...

Created on 04 February 2019

5. Megachurch Pastor Commits Suicide After Long Battle With Mental Illness

A megachurch campus pastor based in California took his life last week after a long battle with mental illness. Jim Howard was the Valencia Campus pastor of Real Life Church. "It is with a heavy heart ...

Created on 30 January 2019

6. Popular AG Missionary Dies Unexpectedly at 64

... ng of God upon each believer," according to his obituary. Melvin Michael Baldree was born in Clewiston, Florida, on Feb. 5, 1954. He studied at Southeastern Bible College and received his master's degree  ...

Created on 22 January 2019

7. Internationally Beloved Minister Jack Coe Jr. Dies at 74

...  the official obituary, Coe Jr. is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Frieda Coe; son, Jack Edward Coe III and wife, Joyce; daughter, Jill Thompson and husband, Duane; mother-in-law, Dorothy Holder ...

Created on 22 January 2019

8. Jean Darnall, Key Foursquare Leader Known for Her Prophetic Prayer Ministry, Dies at 96

Jean Darnall, the American pastor known for her prophetic prayer ministry, died on Jan. 11. She was 96. Announcing her death on Twitter, Glenn Burris, president of Foursquare Church, described her as "an ...

Created on 16 January 2019

9. Myra Janelle Loar, Mother of Paula White Cain, Dies at 77; Memorial Service Today

... y mother and best friend," Paula tells Charisma. Loar was born on May 3, 1941, in Water Valley, Mississippi. She worked her way through four colleges and earned two master's degrees. According to her obitua ...

Created on 15 January 2019

10. Pat Boone's Wife, Shirley, Dies at 84

Shirley Boone, the wife of legendary entertainer Pat Boone, died Friday morning. She was 84. People magazine reports she passed away at the Boones' home in Beverly Hills, California. She had been suffering ...

Created on 13 January 2019

11. Beloved 53-Year-Old Pastor Dies Suddenly on Ski Trip

A Northern California church was shocked to learn Sunday that its pastor had suddenly died during a skiing trip just a few days earlier. Craig Jutila, 53, of Venture Christian Church in Los Gatos, California, ...

Created on 02 January 2019

12. Ralph Wilkerson, 'Hero of the Charismatic Renewal,' Dies

Reverend Ralph Wilkerson reportedly died on Wednesday, Dec. 12. With his wife, Eileen, Wilkerson was the founder and pastor of the Melodyland Christian Center in Anaheim, California. Wilkerson was best ...

Created on 12 December 2018

13. George W. Bush's Heartfelt Eulogy Highlights George H.W. Bush's Quiet Faith

The 43rd president of the United States stood up, composed himself and then delivered a deeply touching eulogy for the 41st president. This was more than one successor honoring his predecessor. Rather, ...

Created on 05 December 2018

14. Stephen Strang: How I Remember George H.W. Bush

The eulogies have been pouring in for former President George H.W. Bush this week. Many of them are very eloquent, saying what a great American he was and how devoted he was to his family, country and ...

Created on 03 December 2018

15. Legendary Music Composer, 'Pass It On' Writer Kurt Kaiser Dies at 83

Christian composer Kurt Kaiser died on Monday. He was 83. Kaiser is the writer behind popular hits like "Pass It On" and "Oh How he Loves You and Me," among 300 more. "We mourn the death of Kurt Kaiser," ...

Created on 13 November 2018

16. 'The Message' Author Eugene Peterson Dies at 85, May Have Spoken in Tongues on His Deathbed

Prolific author and speaker Eugene Peterson died Monday. He was 85. "During the previous days, it was apparent that he was navigating the thin and sacred space between earth and heaven," according to his ...

Created on 16 October 2018

17. Christian Billionaire, Top Donor to Pentecostal University Dies

Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos died Thursday at his home in Ada, Mich., due to complications from an infection, the team announced. He was 92. DeVos, the billionaire co-founder of Amway, bought the ...

Created on 10 September 2018

18. Youth Pastor Shot to Death in His Own Home

Youth Pastor Botham Jean was shot to death in his own apartment over the weekend after a police officer reportedly mistook the home as hers. Jean, who was a youth pastor at Dallas West Church of Christ, ...

Created on 10 September 2018

19. Wife, Others Remember Life and Legacy of Sen. John McCain

Funeral arrangements are being finalized for Senator John McCain, who died Saturday at the age of 81. McCain, who represented Arizona in Congress for 35 years, will also lie in state at the Arizona Capitol ...

Created on 27 August 2018

20. BREAKING: Prominent Writer, Publisher Neil Eskelin Dies

Neil Eskelin, a prominent writer and publisher who was well-known in charismatic circles, died Aug. 21. He was 80 years old. "He never had a hint of scandal, and he was a real role model," says Stephen ...

Created on 22 August 2018