Following the passing of James Robison, many leaders have come out to offer powerful tributes to his long legacy of faith and ministry.
On X, the Rev. Franklin Graham wrote:
I was saddened to learn that James Robison passed away yesterday. I knew James for many years. He was a powerful preacher and a great encourager. I will miss him, but I’ll see him again one day in Heaven.
I was saddened to learn that James Robison passed away yesterday. I knew James for many years. He was a powerful preacher and a great encourager. I will miss him, but I’ll see him again one day in Heaven. https://t.co/HLWiZGLQwx
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) May 19, 2026
Ambassador Mike Huckabee also gave a touching tribute too, sharing that he even named his son after Robison.
I worked for James Robison in the 70’s as Dir of Comms. He & wife Betty were huge influences in my life. My middle son’s middle name is “James” after him. His death hits hard. He mentored me in so many ways. Remembering James Robison
I worked for James Robison in the 70's as Dir of Comms. He & wife Betty were huge influences in my life. My middle son's middle name is "James" after him. His death hits hard. He mentored me in so many ways.
— Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) May 18, 2026
Remembering James Robison https://t.co/lmx5bkWSSw
Pastor Samuel Rodriguez shared about how Robison was like a spiritual mentor to him, who had walked beside him for many years.
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He was one of my spiritual overseers, a mentor, a dear friend, and a man of God that I honor and will honor for the rest of my days. James Robison passed away. I remember a special day at Gateway when the Lord instructed him to tell me to get on the ground right there on the stage, and on that stage, He placed His mantle upon me — a mantle to proclaim the gospel, to advance the kingdom of heaven, and to preach the word in and out of season. That moment marked me. It was truly an inflection point. And now Papa James is in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank you, James, for your commitment. Thank you for teaching us that repentance leads to revival, and that revival will inevitably lead to reformation. I love you dearly. I will miss you.
He was one of my spiritual overseers, a mentor, a dear friend, and a man of God that I honor and will honor for the rest of my days. James Robison passed away. I remember a special day at Gateway when the Lord instructed him to tell me to get on the ground right there on the… pic.twitter.com/CHOyiGHrOK
— Samuel Rodriguez (@nhclc) May 19, 2026
Jentezen Franklin also called Robison a “true man of God.”
Remembering a true man of God today, my friend, James Robison. What a life well lived. The world is different because of the impact that he made. Praying for Betty and the family today.
Remembering a true man of God today, my friend, James Robison. What a life well lived. The world is different because of the impact that he made. Praying for Betty and the family today. pic.twitter.com/g8av5JWh3x
— Jentezen Franklin (@Jentezen) May 19, 2026
Bunni Pounds also commented on Robison’s impact and reach.
Because of James…. We have all been impacted!
Because of James…. We have all been impacted! https://t.co/y1cqbolszO
— Bunni Pounds (@bunnipounds) May 19, 2026
During this time, continue to pray for Robison’s family and the LIFE Outreach International Family.
Prepared by Charisma Media Staff.
