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1. Respected AG Pastor Karl Strader Dies at 91

Former pastor Karl Strader, who began pastoring Lakeland First Assembly of God in 1966, died at 1 a.m. on Monday, March 30. He was 91 years old. His family was at his bedside for many days, says his son ...

Created on 30 March 2020

2. Award-Winning Christian Journalist, Assist News Founder Dan Wooding Dies at 80

Assist News founder Dan Wooding died Wednesday morning, March 18, according to a Facebook post shared by Hallmark's When Calls the Heart executive producer Brian Bird. He was 80 years old. "This is Dan ...

Created on 18 March 2020

3. Dr. Robert Spence, Former Evangel President, Dies at 84 After Stroke

Dr. Robert Spence, former president of Evangel University, died yesterday, Feb. 19. He was 84. Spence suffered a stroke on Feb. 16, 2020. According to a statement from Evangel's current president, Carol ...

Created on 20 February 2020

4. Francis MacNutt, Leader in Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Dies at 94

The Reverend Dr. Francis Scott MacNutt, a beloved leader in the worldwide Catholic Charismatic Renewal and an ecumenical leader in healing prayer ministry, died Jan. 12, 2020, after a short illness. Francis ...

Created on 29 January 2020

5. Tony Evans' Wife, Lois, Dies After Cancer Battle

Dr. Tony Evans' wife, Lois, died early this morning, Dec. 30, surrounded by family and loved ones. "Just before the sun came up this morning, the love of my life, Lois Irene Evans, transitioned from earth ...

Created on 30 December 2019

6. Christian Missionary 'Mama Bear Alaska' Dies at 56

Missionary Yolanda Marie Pratt, affectionately known as "Mama Bear Alaska," died Dec. 4 surrounded by family at her home, according to her obituary. She was 56. Although a cause of death was not expressl ...

Created on 13 December 2019

7. Lead Singer of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' Jeff Fenholt Dies at 68

Jeff Fenholt, lead singer in the original Broadway production Jesus Christ Superstar, died Tuesday. He was 68 years old. His son, Pastor Tristan Fenholt, posted the news of his father's death on Facebook. ...

Created on 12 September 2019

8. Jesse Miranda, 'Godfather' of the Hispanic-Latino Evangelical Movement, Dies at 81

Jesse Miranda, chairman emeritus of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), died Friday night from late-stage liver cancer at 81. In a statement, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president ...

Created on 13 July 2019

9. Prestigious Theologian Norman Geisler Dies at 86

Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES, ses.edu) is mourning the death of one of its co-founders, Dr. Norman Geisler, who passed away today, July 1, at the age of 86. Dr. Geisler and Dr. Ross Rhoads co-founded ...

Created on 01 July 2019

10. Dog the Bounty Hunter: My Wife's Dying Words Were 'In Jesus' Name'

Beth Chapman, wife of Duane "Dog" Chapman, died on Wednesday, June 26, at age 51 from throat cancer. The couple starred in the reality show, Dog The Bounty Hunter. Duane revealed this week that her final ...

Created on 28 June 2019

11. Latter Rain Leader, Rhema International Founder Patricia Beall Gruits Dies at 96

Patricia Beall Gruits, a key leader in the Latter Rain Movement of 1948 and the founder of Rhema International died on June 15. She was 96. "Early this morning, my mother-in-law, Patricia Beall Gruits, ...

Created on 25 June 2019

12. Mohamed Mursi, Muslim Brotherhood Leader and Egypt's First Democratically Elected President, Dies

When Mohamed Mursi, a leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, broke out of jail during the final days of Hosni Mubarak's presidency in 2011, he little imagined that the following year he would be president ...

Created on 17 June 2019

13. Pastor Ordained by Apostle John Eckhardt Shot to Death

Pastor Simeon James Frazier Sr. was found shot to death in his home yesterday. He was 59. Police suspect his stepson Andrico Rashad Stewart of the murder. Stewart is armed and dangerous and still on the ...

Created on 07 June 2019

14. $215,000 Raised for Rachel Held Evans' Family

Nearly 5,000 people have donated $215,000-plus to a GoFundMe page for Rachel Held Evans' family. Evans died May 4 after brain swelling and seizures due to an allergic reaction, leaving behind her husband, ...

Created on 09 May 2019

15. 'Extraordinary' Catholic Theologian Jean Vanier Dies at 90

Tributes and notes of condolence have been pouring in for renowned Catholic theologian and philosopher, Jean Vanier, who passed away early Tuesday morning. He was 90 years old. Vanier was not only a pioneering ...

Created on 07 May 2019

16. Rachel Held Evans, a Leading Figure on the Christian Left, Dies at 37

Rachel Held Evans, a leading figure in progressive Christianity, died Saturday. She was 37. "This entire experience is surreal. I keep hoping it's a nightmare from which I'll awake. I feel like I'm telling ...

Created on 04 May 2019

17. 'Pastor's Pastor' and Bible Teacher Warren Wiersbe Dies at 89

Cedarville University celebrates the legacy of Warren Wiersbe, one of the foremost Bible teachers, professors and authors of the 20th century. Known as the pastor's pastor, Wiersbe passed away Thursday, ...

Created on 03 May 2019

18. Christian Aid Mission Founder Bob Finley Dies at 96

Robert (Bob) V. Finley, who led a reformation in foreign missions and founded International Students, Inc. (ISI) and Christian Aid Mission, departed to be with Christ His Savior on March 22, 2019, at the ...

Created on 22 March 2019

19. 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

20. 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