German Pentecostal evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79.
According to a statement on his Facebook page, Bonnke passed away on Saturday, December 7, surrounded by his family.
The statement read, “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.”
About Popular Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke
Bonnke is a well-known figure in Nigeria.
In 1991, He visited Kano, northwest Nigeria, over riots in the city as some Muslims protested over remarks he had reportedly made about Islam in the Kaduna. He, however, returned to preach in Nigeria nine years after the incident.
