Reinhard Bonnke was a German-born evangelist and missionary who is best known for his gospel campaigns in Africa. He was born on April 19, 1940, in Königsberg, East Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). From a young age, Bonnke was drawn to the gospel and began to preach at the age of 15.
In 1967, he founded the mission organization “Christ for All Nations” (CfaN) with the goal of preaching the gospel to people all over the world. Over the next few decades, he conducted gospel campaigns throughout Africa, Europe, and South America, drawing tens of millions of people to hear his message.
Bonnke’s gospel campaigns in Africa were particularly successful, and he became known for his large-scale revival meetings, which often drew crowds of hundreds of thousands of people. He was known for his energetic and passionate preaching style, which inspired many people to turn to Jesus and embrace the gospel.
Throughout his ministry, Bonnke’s message remained the same: that God loves people and desires to have a personal relationship with them. He preached that the gospel is the power of God for salvation, and that everyone can experience its transforming power through faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to his gospel campaigns, Bonnke was also an author and teacher, publishing numerous books and teaching materials on the gospel and the Christian life. He was a gifted communicator who used his writing and speaking gifts to reach people all over the world with the message of the gospel.
Reinhard Bonnke passed away on December 7, 2019, but his legacy lives on through the work of CfaN and the countless lives that have been changed by his message. He remains an inspiration to many people, who continue to be impacted by his message of hope and salvation through Jesus Christ.
TOMMY LEE OSBORN
T.L. Osborn was a renowned American evangelist, author, and missionary. He was born on July 31, 1923, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and was raised in a Christian home. From a young age, he felt a calling to preach the gospel, and he began to travel and preach throughout the United States and around the world.
Osborn’s passion for evangelism and his powerful preaching style soon made him one of the most sought-after evangelists of his time. He conducted large-scale revival campaigns in many countries, including India, Africa, South America, and Asia, drawing millions of people to hear his message of hope and salvation through Jesus Christ.
In addition to his evangelistic campaigns, Osborn was also an accomplished author, writing many books on the gospel and the Christian life. His books, including “Healing the Sick” and “From Fear to Faith,” became best-sellers and were translated into multiple languages, spreading his message of hope and healing to people all over the world.
Throughout his ministry, Osborn was known for his compassion and love for people, regardless of their background or circumstances. He preached that God loves everyone, and that through faith in Jesus Christ, people can experience healing, deliverance, and freedom from sin and oppression.
T.L. Osborn passed away on May 19, 2013, but his legacy lives on through the many lives that have been changed by his message and the work of the T.L. Osborn Evangelistic Association. He remains an inspiration to many people, who continue to be impacted by his message of hope and salvation through Jesus Christ.
JOSEPH AYODELE BABALOLA
Joseph Ayodele Babalola was a Nigerian revivalist, faith healer, and founder of the Christ Apostolic Church. He was born on April 25, 1904, in Odode, Nigeria, and was raised in a devout Christian home.
From a young age, Babalola felt a calling to preach the gospel and serve God, and he began to travel and preach throughout Nigeria, drawing large crowds of people to hear his message. He became known for his powerful preaching style and his ability to perform miracles, including healings and deliverances.
In the early 1930s, Babalola had a series of visions and supernatural experiences that led him to found the Christ Apostolic Church. This new church emphasized the power of the Holy Spirit and the importance of a personal relationship with God. Babalola’s message of hope and salvation through Jesus Christ resonated with many people, and the church grew rapidly, becoming one of the largest indigenous Christian denominations in Nigeria.
Throughout his ministry, Babalola was known for his compassionate heart and his love for people. He preached that God loves everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, and that through faith in Jesus Christ, people can experience healing, deliverance, and freedom from sin and oppression.
Joseph Ayodele Babalola passed away on July 15, 1959, but his legacy lives on through the work of the Christ Apostolic Church, which continues to impact the lives of many people in Nigeria and around the world. He remains an inspiration to many people, who continue to be impacted by his message of hope and salvation through Jesus Christ.
