Ben Kinchlow, the former co-host of the popular Christian television program The 700 Club, died on July 18, 2019, at the age of 82. He was a well-known evangelist, author, and radio personality who touched many lives with his faith and ministry. But what was the cause of his death and how did he spend his final days?
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A Prayer Request for Ben Kinchlow
The day before his death, a message appeared on Kinchlow’s official Facebook page, asking for emergency prayers from his followers. The message did not specify the reason for the request, but it indicated that Kinchlow was in a critical condition and needed divine intervention.
The message read: “Please pray for Ben Kinchlow. He is in need of emergency prayers. Please pray that God will heal him and restore him to full health. Thank you for your prayers and support.”
Many fans and friends responded to the message with prayers and words of encouragement, hoping that Kinchlow would recover soon. However, the next day, the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), the network that produces The 700 Club, announced that Kinchlow had passed away.
A Tribute to Ben Kinchlow
CBN released a statement on its website, paying tribute to Kinchlow and his legacy. The statement said: “CBN is saddened to report that former 700 Club co-host Ben Kinchlow passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, July 18, 2019. On Friday’s The 700 Club, we will pay tribute to our friend Ben Kinchlow.”
The statement also highlighted some of Kinchlow’s achievements and contributions to CBN and The 700 Club. It said that Kinchlow joined CBN in 1975 as a director of counseling and later became a co-host and vice-president of the network. He also hosted and produced other shows on CBN such as Straight Talk and Taking It to the Streets.
The statement also mentioned that Kinchlow was the founder of Americans for Israel and the co-host of the Front Page Jerusalem radio show. He was also the president and co-founder of Brio TV, a streaming service that provides positive, faith-driven content for individuals and families.
The statement concluded by saying: “Ben was known throughout the world as a man of faith and a true friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all of us at CBN.”
The Cause of Ben Kinchlow’s Death
Although CBN did not disclose the cause of Kinchlow’s death, some sources have reported that he died of natural causes in his hospital bed in Virginia Beach, Virginia. According to Fox News, no cause of death was offered but he apparently died in his hospital bed.
According to New York Daily News, he died of natural causes after being seriously ill for some time. The newspaper also reported that he had suffered a stroke in 2015.
Kinchlow is survived by his wife Vivian Carolyn Jordan and their three children. He also had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Legacy of Faith and Service
Ben Kinchlow was born on December 27, 1936, in Uvalde, Texas. He was the son of a Methodist minister and grew up in San Antonio. He served in the United States Air Force for thirteen years and earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
He rediscovered Christianity in the 1970s after a period as a Black Nationalist influenced by Malcolm X and the Black Muslims. He became a born-again Christian and was ordained as an African Methodist Episcopal Church minister in 1971.
He began his career in television in the late 1960s, working as a news anchor and reporter for several stations in Texas. In 1975, he joined The 700 Club as a co-host alongside Pat Robertson, the founder of CBN. He remained with the show until 1988 and then again from 1992 to 1996.
He also appeared in several films, such as The Omega Code (1999) and The Omega Code 2 (2001). He wrote several books, such as The Black Man’s Guide to Understanding the Bible (1995) and The Black Man’s Guide to Good Health (1997).
He was an outspoken advocate for Israel and a critic of anti-Semitism. He also supported conservative causes and values, such as pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom.
He once said: “I’m not sure that people are aware of the privilege of living in America. We are able to live here with biblical principles. If we forget that, we are in danger of losing our freedom here in America.”
Ben Kinchlow was a man who lived by his faith and served God with passion and dedication. He was a beloved co-host, evangelist, author, and friend who inspired millions of people with his message of hope and salvation. He will be remembered as a faithful servant of God and a true friend to all who knew him.
