Death – Obituaries : (MARKET NEWS) – Rev Benny Hinn and other Gospel Ministers accros the world are mourning the death of beloved Rev Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, who died today December 7th 2019 at age 79.
Born April 19, 1940, Königsberg, Germany , Reinhard Bonnke was a Pentecostal evangelist, principally known for his gospel missions throughout Africa. Bonnke had been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. Bonnke oversaw 75 million recorded conversions to Christianity.
Mission to Africa :
In 1974, Bonnke founded the mission organisation ‘Christ For All Nations’ (abbreviated CfaN). Originally based in Johannesburg, South Africa, the headquarters were relocated to Frankfurt, Germany in 1986. This was done primarily to distance the organisation from South Africa’s apartheid policy at the time. Today CfaN has 9 offices across 5 continents.
Bonnke held many healing crusades in Africa, especially in Nigeria, West Africa, with testimonies of instant healing and miracles. The video clip below is a highlight of Bonnke’s crusade in the city of Jos Nigeria.
His demise was announced on his official Facebook page with the following statements.
Reacting to the news , Rev Benny Hinn who have ministered on many occasion and on many nation with Reinhard Bonnke released the following statement.
Reinhard Bonnke, has gone to heaven at the age of 79.
Of all the champions for Christ that I’ve been privileged to know, my dear friend’s passion for souls was unmatched. Few people have touched my life as he did, and while I grieve at his home-going, I join his wife Anni and their entire family in celebrating my dearest friend’s life and ministry.
Though sadness is felt around the globe, imagine the celebration taking place in heaven today! .
The home-going celebration for my dear friend Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has begun. Few have touched my life as he did. My heart is broken for his wife Anni, and his family, yet I join them in honoring the remarkable legacy of a life well lived! pic.twitter.com/71eirr8d8r
— Benny Hinn (@Benny_Hinn) December 7, 2019
Evangelist Daniel Kolenda also reacted to Bonnke’s death with the following statement.
It is with great sadness that I and Christ for All Nations announce the death of our founder, friend and spiritual father, Reinhard Bonnke. The Bonnke family have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Gospel Crusades. https://t.co/1o3y0G4U3x #ReinhardBonnkeRIP pic.twitter.com/vZnPwKLMB6
— Daniel Kolenda (@danielkolenda) December 7, 2019
The following are reactions from gospel ministers and world leaders from nations of the world on the death of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke.
I pray for all the family, friends and lives that you profoundly impacted with your life and ministry. You served Jesus well and finished your course. You were one of the greatest Evangelists of our time! I was honored to minister with you on several occasions. #ReinhardBonnke pic.twitter.com/R8fQY0Y343
— Paula White-Cain (@Paula_White) December 7, 2019
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
It is with great sadness that I and Christ for All Nations announce the death of our founder, friend and spiritual father, Reinhard Bonnke. The Bonnke family have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Gospel Crusades. https://t.co/1o3y0G4U3x #ReinhardBonnkeRIP pic.twitter.com/vZnPwKLMB6
— Daniel Kolenda (@danielkolenda) December 7, 2019
Sad to hear of the passing of the incredible Reinhard Bonnke today, but their is joy as well. This was his view for much of his life as one of the greatest evangelists who ever lived. But today he stands before an audience of 1, and it’s the one He loved the most. pic.twitter.com/0CS3jHUlGO
— Darren Wilson (@wanderdarren) 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
I spoke in tongues for the first time at Rev. Reinhard Bonnke’s 1988 crusade. He picked me from the crowd and arranged a meeting where he prayed for God to use me. I send my condolences to his family and his congregation. Rest In Peace, Man of God. pic.twitter.com/QDGqUysUXe
— Hon. Esther M Passaris (@EstherPassaris) December 7, 2019
God has called Evangelist @ReinhardBonnke home. Thank you, General Bonnke for plundering hell to populate Heaven. Africa shall be saved. pic.twitter.com/1shWljznoe
— Marcos Witt (@MarcosWitt) December 7, 2019
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, he was a dear friend to Pastor Ray & Rhema Family. He fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. We are blessed to have known him. We pray for God to comfort his family and wife Anni at this time pic.twitter.com/lFbMo92vGl
— Rhema Bible Church (@RhemaSA) December 7, 2019
The president of Nigeria also reacted to his death .
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
REINHARD BONNKE’S PASSING, GREAT LOSS TO NIGERIA, AFRICA—PRES BUHARI
Pres Buhari joins Christendom at large in mourning the passing of renowned evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, 79, describing his transition as a great loss to Nigeria,Africa & entire world.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) December 7, 2019
Nigeria’s governor of Delta State also reacted to his death.
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
It is with mixed emotions that I have just heard the news that one of the world’s premier Evangelists, Reinhard Bonnke, has gone to be with his beloved Jesus.
Speaking on behalf of many millions in Africa, we thank God for his life. What an inspiration he has been to many, especially myself.
I remember as a young Christian going to listen to him in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal, and to be totally overwhelmed and encouraged by his faith in Jesus Christ. I remember him clearly calling out a lady in a wheelchair, sitting in the front row,
“Tonight, my dear sister, you are going to walk”.
I had never seen or heard anything like it in my life before. He then walked off the platform, walked up and laid his hands upon her and prayed a simple prayer and this woman got up out of the wheelchair and started walking and the whole tent went absolutely ecstatic when they saw the Power of God, moving.
On the eve of the It’s Time prayer meeting in Bloemfontein, I was standing on the airstrip, waiting for the plane to collect me and I phoned this dear man of God and he encouraged me and said he would love to be with me, not to preach but to sit with me on the platform. He spoke from his Florida home in the USA and encouraged me to press on.
And so, Annie and the family, I thank you for what your husband has meant to me personally and to all in our beloved Africa. May he rest in peace and I can hear the voice of The Master saying, “Well done, you good and faithful servant, come and enter into your rest”.
Yours in Christ’s service,
Angus Buchan,
Shalom Ministries,
South Africa.Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2
