“Elisha then picked up Elijah’s cloak that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan.” 2 Kings 2:13 Loren Cunningham has passed through the veil and into eternity. He was a giant in the faith who galvanized the modern missions movement unlike anyone in history. He launched Youth With A Mission (YWAM) at the age of 24 from Lausanne, Switzerland in 1960. This movement changed the face of world missions as he commissioned countless millions to take up the call to take the fame of Jesus to the farthest corners of the world. |
He was the first man in recorded history to preach the gospel in every sovereign nation, all dependent countries and over 100 territories across the globe. There was simply no one like Loren. He leaves behind a gaping hole of leadership in the missions and world evangelization movement that begs to be filled. Not only was he was one the most joyful people I have ever known, but he was also one of the most encouraging. I remember when a group of us young leaders sat together dreaming about a new missions school we would call “Fire and Fragrance” in Kona, Hawaii. We dreamed of fusing the “fire” of the prayer room with the “fragrance” of evangelism to the lost in a new expression within YWAM. This rugged mission pioneer was all ears and giddy with excitement at the dream God had given us. FINISH READING ON SUBSTACK → https://seanfeucht.substack.com/p/who-will-pick-up-the-mantle |
