Pastor Jack Hayford, a Christian pastor, died in his sleep on January 8, 2023. The missionary died at the age of 88, according to reports. According to family accounts, Jack Hayford died quietly and ate dinner with his wife, Valarie, on the night of his death, as well as talking to his grandchildren.
Jack Hayford, commonly known as Pastor Jack, founded The Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California, and served as founding pastor for more than 30 years. His work as a best-selling novelist is also recognized as he has written and co-written more than 50 novels. In addition, the pastor wrote 500 hymns and choirs. Majesty is one of the pastor’s most famous hymns.
In 1997, Pastor Jack also founded King’s College in Southlake, Texas. He was the university’s president until he gave up his position to Pastor Robert Morris. King’s College announced the death of its founder, Jack Hayford, in a public statement, saying:
“Pastor Jack Hayford, founder and emeritus dean of The King’s University College and Seminary (TKU), died on Sunday, January 8, at his residence in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California.”
“Apart from my father, no one has had more influence on my kingdom than Pastor Jack Hayford”: Netizens mourn the passing of the late pastor.
As a pastor, Jack touched the lives of many, and shortly after his death, social media was flooded with words of gratitude as people shared their memories and feelings of him. One guy, who happens to be the former president of Foursquare Church, took to Twitter to discuss how his life has been affected by none other than his father and the pastor. He declared:
“Apart from my father, no one has had more influence on my kingdom than Pastor Jack Hayford. Valarie, his wife, called me early this morning to tell me he had quietly gone to his heavenly reward. I know of no one who has had a greater influence on the Body of Christ than he.”
Early this morning, my dear friend Pastor Jack Hayford went home to be with Jesus. He was 88 years old and was a pastor, teacher, servant and man of God. For me personally, he was my mentor and spiritual father, and I am grateful for his influence in my life. pic.twitter.com/aFK88kZhBv
– Robert Morris (@PsRobertMorris) January 8, 2023
I will miss Pastor Jack Hayford. He stood by my side during my darkest day at New Life. He has served as a Supervisor for the past 15 years. He passed away today at the age of 88. pic.twitter.com/K4zsNzlEEK
– Brady Boyd (@pastorbrady) January 9, 2023
Pastor Jack, former president of Foursquare Gospel, is remembered.
Jack was a famous Christian leader who was admired by the public for his teachings and wisdom. In addition to his other roles, he was President of the International Foursquare Evangelical Church (ICFG) from 2004 to 2009. When the pastor died, Foursquare Church paid tribute to the former archbishop system by a series of tweets.
Randy Remington, the current president of the church, also released a statement, saying:
“Pastor Jack is a Kingdom ambassador whose influence extends beyond denominations, generations, and continents. Jack’s personal life was modeled by his zeal for Spirit-filled worship, fervent intercession, and biblical teaching that exposed Jesus. He really lived the life he wanted others to join.
His four daughters, 11 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and second wife, Valarie, survived. Hayford’s first wife, Anna Smith, died in 2017, after which the pastor remarried and married Valarie.
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