TB Joshua: Nigerian Pastor Reveals Why God Allowed Synagogue Founder Die Suddenly
- Huge reactions have continued to trail the demise of Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations
- The cause of the cleric's death has not been ascertained but a preacher, James Bayo-Owoyemi, believes the incident was an act of God
- Bayo-Owoyemi spoke about the circumstances surrounding the death of the late preacher who was also considered a philanthropist
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The general overseer of the United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) worldwide, James Bayo-Owoyemi, said Prophet TB Joshua likely died because he had concluded his earthly mission.
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The Guardian reported that the president of UACC made the claim when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, June 7.
He said having completed all his ministry, Joshua had to leave when the ovation was loudest.
The Christian leader described the late founder of the Synagogue Church of all Nations as an intercessor and bridge-builder between God and humans.
Bayo-Owoyemi speaks about the last moments of TB Joshua
The general overseer said the way TB Joshua died indicated that his death was divine.
He said:
“According to reports the man of God died after a ministration, that is an indication he died on spiritual duty. Not everyone has such divine home call.’’
PM News reported that the UACC leader eulogised the life and times of the popular televangelist.
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The preacher said:
“He lived his life to serve God and humanity, given his philanthropic attitude many of those, who are beneficiaries of his largesse, will miss him for that likewise those healed through his prayers.''
The religious leader stated that the late televangelist's good deed should be a lesson to all Christians.
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Meanwhile, Reverend Stephen Akinola, the general superintendent of the Redemption Ministries Worldwide has died.
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The BBC reported that the popular Rivers state-based pastor died on Sunday morning, June 6. The publication stated that Akinola’s death was confirmed by one of his pastors.
The news of Akinola’s death came in hours after the death of Prophet TB Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations.
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