Evg. Reinhard Bonnke

Reinhard Bonnke (born 19 April 1940 Königsberg, East Prussia – Dec 07, 2019) is a German charismatic Christian evangelist. According to his evangelistic organization, Christ for All Nations (CfAN), his crusades have resulted in the conversions of over 10 million people to Christianity between 1995 and 2000, with a further 38 million from 2001 to 2005 and that 55 million people filled out decision cards ‘to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour’ from 2000 to 2009.

During a Reinhard Bonnke crusade in December 2001 at the Grace of God Mission Church in Onitsha, Nigeria, a local pastor was allegedly raised from the dead. The authenticity of this claim has been questioned, especially the fact whether the subject was injected with embalming fluid or not.

Bonnke has written many books and claims 178 million copies printed in 158 different languages have been sold or provided at no charge. In the early 1990s Bonnke, who had uttered a number of prophecies of a major world revival which would start in the United Kingdom, was involved in an initiative which aimed to reverse the decline in church attendances there. This involved the distribution of millions of copies of a booklet he had written called Minus to Plus to homes throughout the country, which was hoped to win 250,000 converts. However, only 20,000 were ‘won over’, and these were mostly those returning to the faith rather than coming to it for the first time. Church attendance in the United Kingdom continued to decline.

He was reportedly born-again at the age of 9. He studied at The Bible College of Wales in Swansea and pastored in Germany for seven years. He began his ministry in Africa, with which he is principally identified, preaching in Lesotho in 1967. He has subsequently held large evangelical meetings across the continent.

Bonnke’s visit to Kano in Nigeria in 1991 was marred by the outbreak of riots in the city, as Muslims protested over uncomplimentary remarks he made about Islam in the city of Kaduna on his way to Kano.

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A NOTE FROM DANIEL KOLENDA
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.

All told, more than 79-million people made Christ their Lord as a result of Evangelist Bonnke’s ministry. Bonnke was best known for his gospel outreach campaigns throughout Africa. It is no exaggeration to say that his work transformed the continent.

Evangelist Bonnke drew some of the largest live audiences in history. In November of 2000, at a single meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, 1.6 million attendees heard him preach the truth of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. From big cities to the bush, in deserts, jungles and savannahs, similar crowds assembled in almost every nation in Africa.

It wasn’t Reinhard Bonnke’s speaking alone that drew the masses. The multi-day events were always marked by the miracle-working power of God. From the start of his ministry in 1967 to his last gospel campaign in 2017, thousands upon thousands were healed. The creative work of the Holy Spirit dissipated cancers, opened blind eyes, reset broken minds and shook the Church to once again believe for the “greater works” promised by Jesus Himself.

Those who knew him off-stage can testify to his personal integrity, genuine kindness and overflowing love for the Lord. His ministry was inspired and sustained by his rich prayer life, his deep understanding of the Word and his unceasing intimacy with the Holy Spirit. As he wrote in Living a Life of Fire (one of more than 30 books he authored).

“In truth, I have done nothing alone. God has called me and has been my pilot. The Holy Spirit has been my comforter, my guide, and my power source… He brought to me the perfect wife. He gave us our beautiful children and extended family. And He has provided a team that has grown with me through decades of working together. Beyond that, He has brought thousands to stand with us. They have supported us in prayer and in partnership. Our rewards in Heaven will be equal.”

Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke is survived by his wife, Anni, three adult children, Kai-Uwe, Gabriele, and Susanne and eight grandchildren. We share in their grief – even as we celebrate his profound legacy of faith and joyfully anticipate our heavenly reunion.

God bless you, and thank you for your prayers.
Daniel Kolenda

MGM Ministries-Article Source: reinhard.cfan.org/ – (Accessed in Dec 21, 2019)

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