Popular German Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke died today, 7th December, 2019, at the age of 79.
Anni Bonnke, his wife announced his death today in a statement shared on his verified Facebook page.
In the statement, Anni said “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ. It is with sorrow that the Bonnke Family would like to announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke.
“He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on December 7, 2019. For the past 60 years, he has preached the glorious Gospel of Jesus throughout the entire world. We want to thank you on behalf of him and our family, for your kind love and unwavering support, which enabled him to preach the matchless message of salvation to countless people. He preached Jesus.”
Social media users, News networks, notable personalities and religious leaders have since taken to Twitter to react to the death of the famous German preacher.
See reactions below:
You affected me so much with your radical passion for evangelism..you finished your assignment and in your lifetime handed over to your successor..rest in peace EVANGELIST REINHARD BONNKE..may we also finish well..goodnight sir.. pic.twitter.com/yV1Tutv4hM
— Apst Johnson Suleman (@APOSTLESULEMAN) December 7, 2019
My prayers are with the family of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke of Christ for All Nations, who passed away earlier today. Bonnke’s work all over the world, especially in Africa, supported the faith of millions of Christians across several generations. He will be dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/fMqbK3nNrj
— Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa (@IAOkowa) December 7, 2019
What could be said of my ministry if I had not loved and followed Reinhard Bonnke?
His example served as a living school, training me for ministry. His life taught me great lessons. God has and continues to use him to disciple me.
Thank you for never changing your message. pic.twitter.com/z8spexPD4I
— Dag Heward-Mills (@EvangelistDag) December 7, 2019
The “Billy Graham of Africa”
72 million converted to Christ under his ministry.
“The Gospel is ‘Good News’, not ‘Good History’, because when it’s preached, it happens.”
Reinhard Bonnke now in Heaven
-Lord raise up another #roaringtwentiesfast pic.twitter.com/VZ1YwvvqUQ
— Malachi O’Brien (@malachiobrien) December 7, 2019
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Reinhard Bonnke born 19th April 1940 was a German Pentecostal evangelist, principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa
Bonnke had been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967, overseeing 75 million recorded conversions to Christianity.
We commiserate with the Bonnke’s on the loss of this amazing Evangelist who is famous for his charitable deeds in Africa
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