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'''Reinhard Bonnke''' (19 April 1940 – 7 December 2019) was a German-American Pentecostal Evangelist, who labored very mightily for the cause of the Gospel of Christ, especially in Africa. He has been called a "giant and a general in the Army of God". He is the founder of the Christ For All Nations (CFAN)<ref>[https://reinhard.cfan.org/ Christ for all Nations], CFAN. Evangelistic ministry of Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda</ref><ref>https://new.cfan.org/contact-us</ref> evangelistic ministry.
'''Reinhard Bonnke''' (April 19, 1940 – December 7, 2019) was a German-American [[Pentecostal]] [[Evangelist]], who labored very mightily for the cause of the Gospel of Christ, especially in Africa. He has been called a "giant and a general in the Army of God".<ref>https://religionnews.com/2020/01/04/funeral-for-reinhard-bonnke-the-german-evangelist-known-as-the-billy-graham-of-africa-draws-thousands/</ref> He is the founder of the Christ For All Nations (CFAN)<ref>[https://reinhard.cfan.org/ Christ for all Nations], CFAN. Evangelistic ministry of Reinhard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda</ref><ref>https://new.cfan.org/contact-us</ref> evangelistic ministry.
== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==
Reinhard Bonnke was born on 19 April 1940, in [[East Prussia]], [[Germany]],<ref>Synan, H. Vinson (2002). "Bonnke, Reinhard Willi Gottfried", in Stanley M. Burgess: The new international dictionary of Pentecostal and charismatic movements.</ref> the son of an army logistics officer.
Reinhard Bonnke was born on 19 April 1940, in [[East Prussia]], [[Germany]],<ref>Synan, H. Vinson (2002). "Bonnke, Reinhard Willi Gottfried", in Stanley M. Burgess: The new international dictionary of Pentecostal and charismatic movements.</ref> the son of an army logistics officer.
== Death ==
== Death ==
Bonnke passed into eternity on December 7, 2019.<ref>https://punchng.com/breaking-popular-evangelist-reinhard-bonnke-dies/</ref>. His wife announced his passing, writing, "Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Bonnke passed into eternity on 7 Dec. 2019.<ref>https://punchng.com/breaking-popular-evangelist-reinhard-bonnke-dies/</ref>. His wife announced his passing, writing, "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".
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".
== Mission Work ==
== Mission Work ==
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was principally known for his Great Gospel Crusades throughout the Continent of Africa. The son of a pastor, Reinhard gave his life to the Lord at age nine, and heard the call to the African mission field before he was even a teenager. After attending Bible College in Wales, and his ordination in Germany he pastored a church and then went on to start missionary work in Africa. It was there, in the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, that God placed upon his heart the vision of ‘the continent of Africa, being washed in the Precious Blood of Jesus’ — an entire continent, from Cape Town to Cairo and from Dakar to Djibouti that needed to be reached and to hear the proclamation of the wonder-working Gospel of [[Jesus Christ]].
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke was principally known for his Great Gospel Crusades throughout the Continent of Africa. The son of a pastor, Reinhard gave his life to the Lord at age nine, and heard the call to the African mission field before he was even a teenager. After attending Bible College in Wales, and his ordination in Germany he pastored a church and then went on to start missionary work in Africa. It was there, in the small mountain kingdom of Lesotho, that God placed upon his heart the vision of ‘the continent of Africa, being washed in the Precious Blood of Jesus’ — an entire continent, from Cape Town to Cairo and from Dakar to Djibouti that needed to be reached and to hear the proclamation of the wonder-working Gospel of [[Jesus Christ]].
== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
Daniel Kolenda, successor of Reinhard Bonnke at CFAN, paid tribute to his mentor, saying, "It is with great sadness that I and the entire Christ for All Nations family announces the death of our founder, friend and spiritual father, Reinhard Bonnke.
Daniel Kolenda, successor of Reinhard Bonnke at CFAN, paid tribute to his mentor, saying, "It is with great sadness that I and the entire Christ for All Nations family announces the death of our founder, friend and spiritual father, Reinhard Bonnke.
== References ==
== References ==
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