World renowned evangelist and author Reinhard Bonnke has passed away. He was 79 years old.
Below is a statement by his successor, Evangelist Daniel Kolenda
It is with great sadness that I and the entire Christ for All Nations family announces the death of our founder, friend and spiritual father, Reinhard Bonnke.
All told, more than 79-million people made Christ their Lord as a result of Evangelist Bonnke’s ministry. Bonnke was best known for his gospel outreach campaigns throughout Africa. It is no exaggeration to say that his work transformed the continent.
Evangelist Bonnke drew some of the largest live audiences in history. In November of 2000, at a single meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, 1.6 million attendees heard him preach the truth of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. From big cities to the bush, in deserts, jungles and savannahs, similar crowds assembled in almost every nation in Africa.
Official Obituary Of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke
It wasn’t Reinhard Bonnke’s speaking alone that drew the masses. The multi-day events were always marked by the miracle-working power of God. From the start of his ministry in 1967 to his last gospel campaign in 2017, thousands upon thousands were healed. The creative work of the Holy Spirit dissipated cancers, opened blind eyes, reset broken minds and shook the Church to once again believe for the “greater works” promised by Jesus Himself.
Those who knew him off-stage can testify to his personal integrity, genuine kindness and overflowing love for the Lord. His ministry was inspired and sustained by his rich prayer life, his deep understanding of the Word and his unceasing intimacy with the Holy Spirit. As he wrote in Living a Life of Fire (one of more than 30 books he authored).
“In truth, I have done nothing alone. God has called me and has been my pilot. The Holy Spirit has been my comforter, my guide, and my power source… He brought to me the perfect wife. He gave us our beautiful children and extended family. And He has provided a team that has grown with me through decades of working together. Beyond that, He has brought thousands to stand with us. They have supported us in prayer and in partnership. Our rewards in Heaven will be equal.”
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Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke is survived by his wife, Anni, three adult children, Kai-Uwe, Gabrielle, and Susie and eight grandchildren. We share in their grief – even as we celebrate his profound legacy of faith and joyfully anticipate our heavenly reunion.
God bless you, and thank you for your prayers.
Daniel Kolenda
Source: CfAN
No comment?! A true legend! I feel very moved thinking of the great works Jesus Christ did through this man. Glory to Jesus! “I have made him, I have formed him..” He formed Rheinard in the prayer closet and sent him forth.
I hope Daniel Kolenda will also be used mightily.
May God be with the family and keep them safe the sake of His servant Reinhard Bonnke, may his soul rest in peace.
As God help him to finish well God help also. I need grace to run my race that I may finish well.
How much I thank God for the Life of this great servant of God? I first encountered him in Kaduna around October,1990. We were there for honeymoon after our wedding on Sept. 1990.
Again, in 2002, had settled in Ogbomoso when he came for Ogbomoso’s first Crusade of which I was opportuned to be part of the Central Working Committee. I served, with my wife, as the choir moderator, raising a 2000 -man choir. It was an awesome experience. God really confirmed His word in the life of this humble man of God.
Baba Bonke, we are consoled by the fact that we shall see again to part no more.
However, I beg God to help me break your record in soul winning, even tbough, I don’t know how that can happen. To men, this impossible, but not with God; for with God, all things are possible.
A great lesson taught by these Heaven bound Candidates, i hope the Leadership of Gospel ministries in Nigeria will learn from them, Spending for the gospel, good leadership transition and above all proper accountability of a life spent on mission field, not erecting structure to outshine other ministries, counting number of saved not largest members and biggest Church. may we be found worthy.
All glory to God for a life well spent.