–Jack Hayford Dies At 88 In The Early Hours Of The Morning
Pastor Jack Hayford, author, songwriter, and pastor of Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, has died at the age of 88.
Pastor Jack who founded King’s University, in Southlake, Texas, in 1997, and also authored and co-authored more than 50 books was serving as the president of The Foursquare Church from 2004 to 2009.
“His family said he died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of the morning, having eaten dinner with his wife, Valarie, and having spoken to one of his grandkids the evening before,” stated the ministry.
“Today, we mourn his loss but celebrate the homecoming of a great leader in God’s kingdom. We know that this great servant and worshipper is now experiencing the greatest worship service of all.”
Jack Hayford who was inducted into the Evangelical media organization’s Hall of Fame at the National Religious Broadcasters 2014 Convention said;
“I think the challenge that we face is remembering that we are called to love one another, but also to serve the world with the Gospel.”
His wife, Anna who he has been married to for over 60 years died at age 83. She died of stage four pancreatic cancer.
Jack Hayford leaves behind Valerie his second wife, who he married after the death of his first wife and also four children, 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
