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‘Mandisa Is Home’: Grammy-Winning Christian Artist Mandisa Dies at 47
Mandisa Lynn Hundley, the Christian singer-songwriter and “American Idol” finalist known professionally as Mandisa, has died in her Nashville, Tennessee, home at age 47, according to multiple reports. Born in California, the platinum-selling artist and five-time Grammy nominee rose to fame when she responded with grace to “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell’s critique following her …
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‘A True General of the Lord’: Evangelist Jerry Savelle Dies at 76
Renowned charismatic evangelist, pastor and author Dr. Jerry Savelle died Monday, April 15, at age 76, as announced by his ministry, Jerry Savelle Ministries International. He and his wife, Carolyn, were founding pastors of the Heritage of Faith Christian Center in Crowley, Texas, where his ministry is based. His ministry posted the announcement of his …
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Joseph Lieberman Dies at 82: ‘Staunch Defender of Israel’
Former Sen. Joseph Lieberman, the first Jewish American to be nominated on a major party’s ticket and a Democrat turned independent known for his willingness to work across party lines, has died at age 82. A statement issued by his family reads: “Former United States Senator Joseph I. Lieberman died this afternoon, March 27, 2024, …
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‘General in the Faith’: Longtime Church of God Leader Floyd Lawhon Dies at 83
The Church of God, headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee, has announced the Feb. 28 death of one its elder statesmen, Pastor Floyd Lawhon, 83, former member of the denomination’s Executive Council of Eighteen and also of its World Missions Board of Directors. In April 2021, he was inducted into the Hall of Prophets at the Church …
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Billy Graham’s Final Surviving Sibling, Jean Graham Ford, Dead at 91
Jean Graham Ford, wife of evangelist Leighton Ford and the only remaining sibling of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, died on Feb. 29 at age 91. Her nephew Franklin Graham shared the news on Facebook, noting that his father, “sought her counsel on many issues during his lifetime” and that “We are thankful for her life …
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Charles Simpson, Pioneer in Charismatic Renewal Movement, Dies at 86
Pastor and author Charles Simpson, founder of Charles Simpson Ministries and pioneer in the charismatic renewal movement, died on Feb. 14 at age 86 after an extended illness. His son, Stephen Simpson, who now leads CSM, announced his father’s death on social media: The elder Simpson had a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit in …
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Bestselling ‘Experiencing God’ Author Henry Blackaby Dies at Age 88
Henry Blackaby, author of the bestselling Bible study “Experiencing God: Knowing and Doing the Will of God,” died Feb. 10 at age 88. The influential Southern Baptist pastor and leader was founder and president emeritus of Blackaby Ministries International. His son Richard announced his father’s death via a social media post. Born April 15, 1935 …
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Visionary Founder of AFA, Rev. Dr. Donald Wildmon, Dies at 85
Reverend Dr. Donald Ellis Wildmon, the influential founder of the American Family Association, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was 85. Wildmon battled Lewy Body Dementia courageously until the end, leaving behind a legacy of pro-family advocacy and Christian leadership. Wildmon’s journey into activism began in 1977 when he, a …
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Christian Music Pioneer Jimmy Owens Dies at 93
The Christian community is mourning the loss of Christian music trailblazer, Jimmy Owens, who passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 26. His wife, Carol, preceded him to heaven in March of this year. They were married 68 years. A prominent figure in the Christian music scene, Jimmy, along with Carol, etched a lasting legacy with their …
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Controversial Pentecostal Bishop Carlton Pearson Dies at 70
Pentecostal Bishop Carlton Pearson, once the pastor of the one of the largest churches in Tulsa, Oklahoma, died at 70 on Sunday, Nov. 19, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He had been under hospice care since early November. During the 1990s, Pearson’s church in Tulsa, Higher Dimensions Church, reached an average attendance of …
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Morning Rundown: Jack Hibbs: Why the Jews Must Turn to Jesus Now
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: Jack Hibbs: Why the Jews Must Turn to Jesus Now Pastor Jack Hibbs likens the nation of Israel to a mother hen, as Jesus referred to in Luke 13:34-35 (MEV): “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to you! …
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Top of the Week: ‘Dream of Mine’: Bear Grylls Celebrates Baptism in Jordan River, Where ‘Jesus Was Baptized’
Following are snippets of the top stories featured this week on mycharisma.com. We encourage you to visit the links to read the stories in full. ‘Dream of Mine’: Bear Grylls Celebrates Baptism in Jordan River, Where ‘Jesus Was Baptized’ Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today! Stay up to date with current issues, Holy Spirit news, …
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Morning Rundown: ‘Dream of Mine’: Bear Grylls Celebrates Baptism in Jordan River, Where ‘Jesus Was Baptized’
Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories on mycharisma.com: ‘Dream of Mine’: Bear Grylls Celebrates Baptism in Jordan River, Where ‘Jesus Was Baptized’ Survivalist, author and reality TV star Bear Grylls checked off a bucket-list item this fall as he was baptized in the Jordan River, fulfilling what he called a lifelong “dream of …
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Loren Cunningham Dies at 88: YWAM Founder, Global Missionary, Evangelist
Loren Cunningham died today at his home in Hawaii after a battle with cancer. He was 88.
