George Verwer (1938-2023): The trailblazing evangelist reached the world for Christ
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Joseph D'Souza2023-04-15T14:34:00
The founder and former director of the global Christian mission agency, Operation Mobilisation died last night surrounded by his family at his home near London. He was 84. Bishop Joseph D’Souza remembers him
As the founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM) International, George Verwer was easily one of the most influential Christian leaders and evangelists of the last century. He served OM with distinction, and he inspired countless other Christian leaders all over the world.
His leadership was marked by what I only know how to call: a spirit-led gut instinct. Whatever the complex, global issue that confronted him, he always dared to act, and his actions were almost always right.
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