World renowned American Evangelist, Dr. Morris Cerullo, died @88

One of God's most outstanding General in the body of Christ for this century, Dr. Morris Cerullo, has gone to rest. This will be the recent second remarkable event of death in Christendom after that of German Evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke.

Morris Cerullo, the world renowned televangelist died on Saturday after brief illness in San Diego, California, United States at the age of 88 years (Born on October 2, 1931).

Cerullo impacted many with his inspirational words and Christian teachings that spanned over the decades. As an author, he published more than 80 books and several other publications.

The preacher, who started evangelising at the age of 16, would be remembered by many as a torchbearer. He was not just a preacher, he was also a teacher, great counsellor, good Shepherd and spiritual father to many believers.

Founder and Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission(TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo, who has invited Cerullo several times for preaching engagement expressed shock over his death. He wrote: 

“My father – Dr. Morris Cerullo! Like a good soldier of Christ, you fought a good fight, 

finished your course and kept the faith (2 Tim 4:7).

“Our consolation is that you lived an impactful life, raising men across the globe for Jesus. Adieu Papa Cerullo! We will miss you dearly".

Born in New Jersey to a Russo-Jewish/Italian family, Cerullo attended and graduated from 

divinity school in New York state in 1953, and began ministering with the help of his then soon-to-be bride, Theresa, and was later ordained in the Assemblies of God.

He ministered in several countries of the world including Mexico, Brazil, The Philippines, Korea, 

Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Indonesia, Netherlands and many others.

The life and time of Dr. Morris Cerullo will forever be remembered by those who have heard of him or had a personal encounter with him. The Lord's general, according to one person on Facebook, "was more interested in soul winning than appearing on the Forbes list of rich people".