[vastrightwinger]

D. James Kennedy, Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian passed away last night.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-djkenne ... b01_layout

[jcmanson]

Man, horrific news. That's terrible. Prayers for his family.

[Cider Jim]

So many spiritual giants have fallen in 2007:

Lee Roberson
Jerry Falwell
Ruth Graham
D. James Kennedy

[Sly Fox]

I've moved this to the Chapel.

He clearly was a man used mightily by God over the course of his lif ein the ministry.

[Ed Dantes]

So many spiritual giants have fallen in 2007:

Lee Roberson
Jerry Falwell
Ruth Graham
D. James Kennedy

Yeah, and a guy named George otis (who practically pioneered radio ministries) passed away as well (and to another extent, Tammy Faye Baker, although I wouldn't call her a spiritual giant -- but certainly a public, visible face of Christianity, like it or not).

Who does that really leave? Pat Robertson, Dobson, Oral Roberts? Billy Graham (although he is in a class of his own)?

I guess we really need to pray for the next generation of Christian leaders -- Rick Warren, Jim Wallis, Joel Osteen, Bill Hybels, Franklin Graham, and I guess we should include Jonathan Falwell and probably Gordon Robertson -- because the time to step up is rapidly approaching...

[Flamesfanva]

I really enjoyed listening to Dr. Kennedy. He was a very intelligent man and was able to speak with authority and conviction. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he came to a Super Conference one year. He will certainly be missed.

[bigsmooth]

wow! my prayers go out to his family.

[4everfsu]

Dr Kennedy was a good ole Tampa boy. God bless his family during this time

[TDDance234]

Another giant fallen. Thank you for your work Dr. Kennedy, I can only imagine the joy of being called home and away from the sickness he had battled for years.

[cheerbren]

My first spring break we went to Florida and went to see Dr. Kennedy preach. He will be missed!

[kel varson]

So many spiritual giants have fallen in 2007:


I guess we really need to pray for the next generation of Christian leaders -- Rick Warren, Jim Wallis, Joel Osteen, Bill Hybels, Franklin Graham, and I guess we should include Jonathan Falwell and probably Gordon Robertson -- because the time to step up is rapidly approaching...

God Forbid! Joel Osteen? His theology can be summed up best as: "think happy thoughts...it will make you healthy, wealthy and wise."

[Sly Fox]

Like him or not, Joel is one of Christianity's movers & shakers. He pastors America's largest church ... even if that church has moved far away from its Baptist roots.

And for the record, after television portion of their services ends they have a full scale invitation. I was at Lakewood two Sundays ago.

[kel varson]

Like him or not, Joel is one of Christianity's movers & shakers. He pastors America's largest church ... even if that church has moved far away from its Baptist roots.

And for the record, after television portion of their services ends they have a full scale invitation. I was at Lakewood two Sundays ago.

I know he gives an invitation. But what are people repenting of? He doesn't ever mention sin.

[bucksweepjax]

I lived in S. Fla for almost my whole life. Although not on as large of scale, he was similar to Dr. Falwell in how he confronted the culture and took some very unpopular stands on some social issues. Broward County is a very liberal area and Dr. Kennedy was a conservative voice that will be missed.