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U.S. Evangelist Irvin Baxter Dead At 75

By Stefan J. Bos, Special Correspondent Worthy News

(Worthy News) – Reverend Irvin Baxter Jr., the U.S evangelist who reached millions worldwide with his syndicate prophecy television program, “End of the Age,” has died of the Coronavirus, his group said Thursday.

Baxter died of COVID-19 complications Tuesday at the age of 75, Endtime Ministries said.

The evangelist was hospitalized last week after testing positive for coronavirus. “Since then, individuals from around the world and a vast network of churches and ministries have been in almost constant prayer for him,” Endtime Ministries added in a statement.

The Texas-based group said it kept partners and their “immense social media following” updated over the weekend about his condition “until his passing was announced Tuesday afternoon.”

Dave Robbins, co-host of Endtime’s End of the Age said that “Irvin went on to his great reward. We celebrate his life, but at the same time, there is sorrow, there is grieving.”

PASSING UNEXPECTED

While Baxter’s passing “was unexpected,” the ministry said it is poised to continue. “With Irvin’s guidance and blessing, Robbins has assumed a more active role in content creation and on-camera teaching over the last few years,” the group explained.

We will miss him, but he’s with Jesus,” Robbins added. “His entire life was about one thing, sharing the message of the Gospel. We will continue in his legacy, sharing the message, and good news.”

Baxter’s grandson and Operations Director, Vince Stegall, said that “While this was unexpected, it is amazing to feel the prayers and support from our friends and partners. There is peace knowing he has heard the words, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant.’ “

He stressed that “it was a peaceful passing with family by his side.”

Besides being a media evangelist, Irvin Baxter Jr. will also be remembered as a Pentecostal minister, author, and biblical scholar.

GIVING PEACE

The Endtime Ministries he founded was aimed at “giving people peace and understanding by explaining current events through the eyes of Bible prophecy.”

Baxter was also an author, publisher, broadcaster, and international prophecy teacher.

Before he founded Endtime Ministries, Baxter served as pastor of Oak Park Church in Richmond, Indiana, for 32 years.

The television show, End of the Age, reaches more than 100 million households in North America, in addition to satellite and internet distribution worldwide, his group claims.

Baxter leaves behind his wife Judy, three adult children, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, “and a host of wonderful partners and friends,” Endtime Ministries said.