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A collection of CT obituaries and tributes in 2017, listed in chronological order.
Died: Doug Coe, Humble Faith in the Halls of PowerHis Fellowship is the force behind DC discipleship and the National Prayer Breakfast.
Died: H. Wilbert Norton, Who Taught Christian Colleges to Care About MissionsCongo missionary and TEDS, Wheaton, and RTS educator organized first Urbana conference.
Died: Peter Berger, Prominent Sociologist of Religion(UPDATED) His work 'made all the theologians just want to be sociologists when they grew up.'
Died: Haddon Robinson, Champion of Biblical PreachingThe seminarian who taught and inspired decades of expositors ‘goes home to God.’
‘Pakistan’s Mother Teresa’ Honored with Historic FuneralMedical missionary who helped curb leprosy outbreak is first Christian woman to receive such honor from Muslim government.
Died: Michael Cromartie, the Church’s Ambassador to WashingtonThe late DC leader is remembered for his integrity, friendship, and bridge-building between Christians and the media.
Died: Robert Jenson, ‘America’s Theologian’The lifelong Lutheran and ecumenical leader shaped a generation with new scholarship on the Trinity, salvation, and systematics.
Died: Nabeel Qureshi, Author of ‘Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus’Popular apologist’s year-long battle with stomach cancer has ended.
Died: David Mainse, Canada’s Top Trusted TelevangelistThe late “100 Huntley Street” broadcaster told generations of viewers each day, “Jesus loves you.”
Died: ‘God’s Smuggler’ and ‘The Cross and the Switchblade’ Coauthor John SherrillCharismatic writer and Guideposts editor is remembered for his Spirit-filled stories.
Died: Harry Blamires, the C. S. Lewis Protégé Who Rediscovered ‘The Christian Mind’Influential theologian and author lived to be 101, and to see his popular book remain in print.
Died: R. C. Sproul, Reformed Theologian Who Founded Ligonier MinistriesLate PCA leader influenced generations of Christians by filling the gap “between Sunday school and seminary.”
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