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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. $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

11. '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

12. 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

13. '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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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