The voice of the man known as "most listened-to Presbyterian minister in the world" is now silent. Officials with Coral Ridge Ministries confirmed Wednesday morning that Dr. D. James Kennedy passed away at around 3 a.m. Kennedy's retirement from his position as senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida was announced August 26. .
As previously reported, Dr. Kennedy, who was 76, preached his last sermon from the pulpit of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve 2006. He suffered a cardiac arrest four days later and had been unable to return to the pulpit since. A tribute honoring Kennedy's extensive ministry was planned for Sunday, Sept. 23. There is no word as to whether or not that service will now serve as a memorial for Kennedy.
As previously reported, Dr. Kennedy, who was 76, preached his last sermon from the pulpit of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve 2006. He suffered a cardiac arrest four days later and had been unable to return to the pulpit since. A tribute honoring Kennedy's extensive ministry was planned for Sunday, Sept. 23. There is no word as to whether or not that service will now serve as a memorial for Kennedy.
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Dr. Frank Wright, was a personal friend of Kennedy and president of National Religious Broadcasters. Upon the announcement of Kenedy's retirement, Wright described Kennedy as a "man of vision" who is committed to the Kingdom of God.
Dr. Frank Wright, was a personal friend of Kennedy and president of National Religious Broadcasters. Upon the announcement of Kenedy's retirement, Wright described Kennedy as a "man of vision" who is committed to the Kingdom of God.
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"With his godly wisdom, his courageous heart, and his consistent example, he has inspired millions to love, follow, and serve Jesus Christ," Wright said in a press release. "[He] is a man among men who will continue to cast a long shadow in the lives of those who know and love him."
"With his godly wisdom, his courageous heart, and his consistent example, he has inspired millions to love, follow, and serve Jesus Christ," Wright said in a press release. "[He] is a man among men who will continue to cast a long shadow in the lives of those who know and love him."
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