The news was announced in a statement by his wife, Anni Bonnke, which was shared on his Facebook page.
The statement reads:
“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, which enabled him to preach the matchless message of salvation to countless people. He preached Jesus.
“Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty!
Just and true are Your ways,
O King of the saints! Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy.
For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.
Revelation 15:3-4
“In Christ,
Anni Bonnke and Family
“We kindly ask, in lieu of flowers, to please make a donation to Christ for all Nations – Africa Crusade.”
Following the announcement, several people took to social media to share the good works he has done, and to celebrate his life.
See the top messages below:
This booklet is what reminds me of evangelist Reinhard Bonnke the most. One of the world's most devoted man to soul winning.
Continue to rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/pe2J14LVpH— Emmanuel Olorunshola (@iamimanuel) December 7, 2019
Reinhard Bonnke is dead, his family has confirmed the preacher's demise.
He was in born April 19, 1940. The German Pentecostal evangelist, was known for his gospel missions throughout Africa since 1967. Bonnke has overseen 75m recorded conversions to Christ. May his soul RIP.— Uncle AJ (@UNCLE_AJALA) December 7, 2019
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke! what a man! what a life! what a legacy! what passion for souls!
sleep on sir. we'll meet at Jesus' feet. pic.twitter.com/nGYbqAPRbP
— Dayo Awobeku (@dayoawobeku) December 7, 2019
