German Pentecostal evangelist, Reinhard Bonke, popularly known for his gospel missions throughout Africa, is dead.
His death was announced on Saturday in a statement signed by his wife, Anni Bonnke. It was also shared on Evangelist Bonnke’s 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.”
Bonnke had been an evangelist and missionary in Africa since 1967. Bonnke oversaw 75 million recorded conversions to Christianity.
In November 2017, the founder of Christ for all Nations (CfaN), Evangelist Bonke, held his farewell outreach in Lagos, Nigeria.
