Former President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and the chancellor of The King’s University, Pastor Jack Hayford, passes away at 88.
Pastor Jack Hayford Passes Away
In a recent post shared by The King’s University, they announced the passing of the beloved pastor Jack Hayford. According to the post, the TKU founder died in his sleep on “Sunday, January 8, in his home in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California.”
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Following his death, many pastors and church leaders recollected how Pastor Jack greatly impacted their lives. Out of his passion for God, he lived the life God gave him for His glory. He was a not just a pastor but a father, a friend, a chancellor, an author, a musician, and a great leader in the Kingdom of God. As we look over the track record in his life, it’s evident how he used all the talents God gave him to bring Him glory and praise. Though his passing is saddening, God promoted him to heaven. And “now experiencing the greatest worship service of all.”
An Encounter With Miracles As A Baby
According to the Jack Hayford Ministries’ website, the pastor experienced miraculous healing when he was still a baby. He almost died due to his illness, but the prayers of family and friends saved him. Then later, another sickness gripped him—polio. But then again, God gave him a miracle, and he lived.
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As a result, Jack became passionate about God and the powerful working of the Holy Spirit in the contemporary church.
“Contrary to our preconceptions, God is not economical with healings and miracles,” Pastor Jack remarked back then. “Such wondrous works are frequently attending the proclamation of truth in Jesus’ name.”
Kingdom Ambassador And Influencer
His friend, also the ICFG President, Randy Remington, described Jack as a “Kingdom ambassador whose influence transcended denominational, generational and global boundaries.” He recalls the pastor as someone who humbly modeled Jesus in his life. He had a “passion for Spirit-filled worship, fervent intercessory prayer and biblical preaching.”
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Then he added, “Pastor Jack lived a life devoted to Jesus, one which he never wavered in or strayed from.”
Also, another friend, Glenn Burris, shared the impact Pastor Jack gave not just to him but also the body of Christ.
“No one I personally know has impacted the body of Christ more than this man,” he said. “His commitment to be ‘in the moment’ with Jesus at all times profoundly influenced me. It was my privilege to serve him when he was the President of the Foursquare Church from 2004-2009. I loved this man. His legacy lives through the many disciples he left. He will be missed!!”
Reference | Charisma Magazine