All Obits articles – Page 4
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Opinion
Hans Küng (1928 - 2021): The controversial Catholic theologian who challenged the establishment
Catherine Pepinster pays tribute to the Catholic priest and academic who wrote one of the most gripping books on Christian apologetics of the past 100 years
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Magazine Features
John Polkinghorne (1930-2021): The pre-eminent voice on science and religion
Alister McGrath remembers the distinguished academic and Anglican priest who has died at the age of 90
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Magazine Features
Luis Palau (1934-2021): Energetic, enthusiastic and effective
After becoming a Christian at the age of twelve, Luis Palau began preaching on street corners. He went on to reach millions with the gospel. J.John pays tribute to the Argentinian evangelist
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Opinion
Luis Palau (1934-2021): A passionate, humble and clear communicator of the gospel
The remarkable evangelist Luis Palau became a Christian at the age of 12, started preaching on street corners and by 19 had started his own Christian radio programme. He served as an intern with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, before launching his own ministry in 1976. With the news of Luis Palau’s death Peter Wooding pays tribute to him, reflecting on the many times he spent with Luis as an interviewer
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Opinion
Larry Crabb (1944-2021): Pioneer of biblical counselling
Our widespread acceptance of the value of counselling in the local church today is thanks in part to Larry Crabb, a man who believed the Bible and psychology could be friends. Andy Peck reflects on his impact
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Opinion
Carman (1956-2021): The high-drama musical evangelist who led thousands to faith
The American Christian music star Carmelo Domenic Licciardello died last week. Tony Cummings remembers his colourful life and career
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Opinion
Mary Wilson (1944-2021): Motown legend, committed Christian
The co-founder of the Supremes, Mary Wilson, has passed away aged 76. Andy Scarcliffe looks back at her life and faith
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Opinion
Bobby Ball (1944-2020): Comedy legend, evangelist and friend
The much loved comedian Bobby Ball has passed away, after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Chris Gidney was his biographer, producer and friend. He pays tribute to a man whose life was dramatically changed by an encounter with Christ
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Opinion
J.I. Packer (1926-2020): One of the most influential evangelicals of his generation
Paul S Williams, chief executive of Bible Society, pays personal tribute to the veteran evangelical who passed away yesterday
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Opinion
OM's Peter Maiden (1948-2020): A pioneer of modern missions
The former director of Operation Mobilisation (OM) passed away today aged 72. David Vardy remembers him
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Opinion
Morris Cerullo (1931-2020): World-renowned evangelist
Madeleine Kerzner remembers the influential minister who has passed away aged 88
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David Pawson (1930-2020): One of the greatest Bible teachers of his generation
The British Bible teacher David Pawson has died aged 90 after a battle with bone cancer and a mild form of Parkinson's disease. Sam Hailes remembers him
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Opinion
The unwavering Christian faith of Lord Mawhinney (1940-2019)
The Rt Hon The Lord Mawhinney has died at the age of 79. Premier's political editor Martyn Eden remembers him
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Opinion
Richard Bewes (1934-2019): An outstanding preacher who loved the Word of God
Paul Blackham pays tribute to the former rector of All Soul's Langham Place, Richard Bewes OBE, who has died aged 84
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Opinion
Jean Vanier (1928-2019): The modern saint who radiated holiness
The Canadian philosopher Jean Vanier has died aged 90. Justin Brierley remembers him
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Opinion
Rachel Held Evans (1981-2019): The influential blogger who challenged the evangelical subculture
Sam Hailes pays tribute to the author, blogger and progressive firebrand Rachel Held Evans, who passed away today
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Magazine Features
Paul Cain was a gifted prophet and a broken man. We were wrong to put him on a pedestal
The Texas-born Pentecostal minister Paul Cain died at the age of 89 last week. He ministered as an evangelist and prophet all over the world, but also attracted criticism and correction from his fellow pastors, as Christy Wimber explains
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Opinion
Michael Green (1930-2019): Remembering the infectious joy of this exceptional evangelist
Following the news that the much-loved theologian, apologist and evangelist Dr Michael Green has passed away, Matthew Fearon reflects on a life well lived
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Opinion
Billy Graham (1918-2018): The most influential evangelist of our time
Following the news that the world's most well known evangelist Billy Graham has died, David Barnes reflects on his long life
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Opinion
Joyce Huggett (1937-2017): Modern pioneer of contemplative spirituality
Tony Horsfall pays tribute to Joyce Huggett