Renowned Nigerian preacher and televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as Prophet T.B Joshua, has died at the age of 57.
Prophet Joshua, the founder of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), died in Lagos on Saturday evening shortly after concluding a program at his church.
This was announced in a statement titled, ‘Prophet TB Joshua – June 12th 1963 to June 5th 2021,’ issued on the verified Facebook page of his ministries on Sunday.
The cause of his death was not revealed. However, the statement said the prophet spent his last moment on earth in the service of God.
“On Saturday 5th June 2021, Prophet TB Joshua spoke during the Emmanuel TV Partners Meeting: “Time for everything – time to come here for prayer and time to return home after the service.”
“God has taken His servant Prophet TB Joshua home – as it should be by divine will. His last moments on earth were spent in the service of God. This is what he was born for, lived for and died for.
“Prophet TB Joshua leaves a legacy of service and sacrifice to God’s Kingdom that is living for generations yet unborn.
“The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations and Emmanuel TV Family appreciate your love, prayers and concern at this time and request a time of privacy for the family.
“Here are Prophet TB Joshua’s last words: “Watch and pray.”
“One life for Christ is all we have; one life for Christ is so dear,” the statement read.
The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed but his remains had been deposited at the morgue and an autopsy was scheduled to be performed very soon.
He was married to Evelyn and blessed with three children.
Prophet TB Joshua was a prominent preacher on television. He used his platform to evangelize on a global scale that brought many Christians from far and wide. He established Emmanuel TV, one of Nigeria’s largest Christian broadcast stations, available worldwide, which is run by SCOAN.
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