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D. James Kennedy (1930–2007)

by Phil Gons on September 5th, 2007

d-james-kennedy-1930-2007.jpgJust shortly after the announcement that D. James Kennedy (Wikipedia) had officially retired from his position as senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida—a position that he held for more than 48 years—comes the announcement that he has gone home to be with the Lord at the age of 76.

Dr. D. James Kennedy died peacefully in his sleep this morning at 3:30 AM (ET), Wednesday; September 5, 2007.

We at the Alliance thank God for Dr. Kennedy’s faithful ministry, and pray the Lord’s peace and comfort for his family, as well as consolation for the congregation of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church.

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As I understand it, the funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, September 13th in Fort Lauderdale.

Ever since his heart attack last December, he has had health problems. Now that affliction is over, and he is experiencing that “eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison” (2 Cor 4:17).

There is a fitting quote from Dr. Kennedy on the home page of DJamesKennedy.org:

Now, I know that someday I am going to come to what some people will say is the end of this life. They will probably put me in a box and roll me right down here in front of the church, and some people will gather around, and a few people will cry. But I have told them not to do that because I don’t want them to cry. I want them to begin the service with the Doxology and end with the Hallelujah chorus, because I am not going to be there, and I am not going to be dead. I will be more alive than I have ever been in my life, and I will be looking down upon you poor people who are still in the land of dying and have not yet joined me in the land of the living. And I will be alive forevermore, in greater health and vitality and joy than ever, ever, I or anyone has known before.

Update: Read the official press release at DJamesKennedy.org.

HT: Justin Taylor

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2 Responses to “D. James Kennedy (1930--2007)”

  1. Elinor Etterling

    What a great blessing Dr. Kennedy’s ministry has been to me through the years. A true and faithful servant of the Lord with passion and perseverance, he has made an immeasurable difference in the world. I will miss him greatly but will continue to support the ministries important to him.
    My deepest sympathy to Dr. Kennedy’s family.

    Elinor Etterling

    Sep 29th, 2007  1:51 pm  

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