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Church Leaders Pay Tribute to Pat Robertson: 'He'll Indeed Be Missed'

Church Leaders Pay Tribute to Pat Robertson: 'He'll Indeed Be Missed'

Church leaders are responding to the passing of televangelist and Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) founder Pat Robertson, who died on Thursday at 93.

As Christian Headlines previously reported, Robertson died on June 8 in his home in Virginia Beach. He launched CBN in 1960, which has since reached 200 nations and has been translated into 70 languages. He served as the host of the 700 Club from 1966 to 2021.

Robertson was also the founder of Operation Blessing, Regent University, International Family Entertainment, The Flying Hospital, American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) and The Christian Coalition.

Here is what five church leaders had to say amid his passing:

The Life, Legacy, and Controversies of Pat Robertson

The Life, Legacy, and Controversies of Pat Robertson

Influential minister, broadcaster, and politician Pat Robertson passed away Thursday at the age of ninety-three. As of this writing, no cause of death has been given, but he is survived by his four children, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-four great-grandchildren.

Robertson is best known for his roles on The 700 Club and his political involvement, which continues to shape the relationship between evangelical Christians and the Republican party.  In his later years, Robertson tried to focus more on the gospel than other issues, telling Fox News in 2021 that "God is not a Republican" and that he felt led to focus on "eternal matters and not secular politics" at that point in his life. However, politics remain an important part of his legacy.

Given his family history, though, perhaps that should not come as a surprise.

Pastor, Church Community Grieve Pastor's Young Daughters Killed in Train Collision

Pastor, Church Community Grieve Pastor's Young Daughters Killed in Train Collision

An Arkansas pastor and his congregation are grieving the deaths of his two daughters, who were killed recently by a train.

Christian Leaders Respond to the Death of Pastor Tim Keller

Christian Leaders Respond to the Death of Pastor Tim Keller

Renowned pastor and author Tim Keller passed away on Friday, May 19, following a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Keller was 72.

Born on September 23, 1950, Keller received his education from Westminster Theological Seminary, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Bucknell University. He was the chairman and co-founder of The Gospel Coalition and Redeemer City to City. He was also the Senior pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the author of nearly three dozen books. Keller stepped down from his senior pastor role in 2017 to focus his attention on his non-profit organization, Redeemer City to City.

Amid Keller’s passing, faith leaders are lauding him for his work in urban ministry and life as a man of God.

Tim Keller Dies at Age 72: 'I'm Ready to See Jesus,' He Said in Final Hours

Tim Keller Dies at Age 72: 'I'm Ready to See Jesus,' He Said in Final Hours

Author and pastor Tim Keller, who planted a church in New York City that grew to 5,000 attendees and who pioneered work in urban ministry, died Friday after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 72.  

Man Drives SUV into Crowd at Texas Bus Stop, Kills 8

Man Drives SUV into Crowd at Texas Bus Stop, Kills 8

A man killed eight people and injured at least 10 others after he drove his SUV into a crowd of people waiting at a bus stop on Sunday outside a migrant shelter in the border city of Brownsville, Texas.

DC Talk Drummer, MercyMe Soundman Rick 'Mayday' May Dies from Health Complications

DC Talk Drummer, MercyMe Soundman Rick 'Mayday' May Dies from Health Complications

Rick "Mayday" May, the drummer for the Christian band DC Talk and a soundman for the Christian group MercyMe, passed away suddenly on Friday when a fungal infection in his lungs caused liver failure and additional complications.

Christian Soccer Star Christian Atsu among Those Killed in Turkey, Syria Earthquakes

Christian Soccer Star Christian Atsu among Those Killed in Turkey, Syria Earthquakes

Authorities have confirmed that soccer star and vocal believer Christian Atsu died in the February 6 earthquake in Antioch. He was 31.

Bible Scholar, Author Michael Heiser Dies from Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

Bible Scholar, Author Michael Heiser Dies from Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer

Author and professor of biblical studies Michael S. Heiser passed away Monday afternoon following a battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was 60.