Prominent Pastor Voddie Baucham Jr. Has Died
Voddie Baucham Jr., a Baptist pastor, author and president of Founders Seminary, has died at the age of 56 following an “emergency medical incident,” his ministry said. A statement posted on his social media pages read: “We are saddened to inform friends that our dear brother, Voddie Baucham, Jr., has left the land of the dying and entered the land of the living.” The statement added that he “entered into his rest and the immediate presence of the Savior whom he loved, trusted, and served since he was converted as a college student.”
Founders Seminary in Cape Coral, Florida — where Baucham served as president and board member — shared the announcement. African Christian University in Zambia, where Baucham previously served as dean, also mourned his passing on social media, saying he “will be dearly missed.” Reached out to Baucham’s team for more information.
Health History and Final Hours
Baucham had publicly shared health struggles in past years. In 2021 he announced a diagnosis of heart failure and later underwent open heart surgery. The ministry’s message made clear his death followed an acute medical event described as an “emergency medical incident.”
Career, Ministry and Written Work
At the time of his death, Baucham led Founders Seminary, a division of Founders Ministries, after moving to Florida earlier this year to help establish the seminary. Before returning to the United States, he lived in Zambia for nearly a decade and served at African Christian University as a professor and former dean of the school of divinity.
A committed Calvinist and conservative teacher, Baucham authored eight books and advocated traditional values, including patriarchal gender roles and home schooling. His ministry work and writing made him a prominent voice among conservative Christian circles.
Personal Life and Background
Baucham’s personal story included being raised by a single parent and coming to faith while in college. He earned bachelor’s degrees in Christianity and sociology from Houston Baptist University. A master of divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. And a doctorate in ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He and his wife, Bridget, had been married since 1989 and they raised nine children.
Legacy and Reactions
Institutions that worked with Baucham expressed sorrow at the news. Founders Seminary and African Christian University publicly acknowledged his leadership and impact. His supporters and colleagues are grieving the loss of a pastor known for conservative teaching and international ministry.
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