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A Revered Figure: Who was C Peter Wagner?
C Peter Wagner was an American missionary, writer, teacher, and founder of several Christian organizations. He was trained at Fuller Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Fuller’s School of World Missions. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California in social ethics in 1977. He was ordained by the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference. Wagner served as a missionary in Bolivia under the South American Mission and Andes Evangelical Mission (now SIM International) from 1956 to 1971. He then served for 30 years (1971 to 2001) as Professor of Church Growth at the Fuller Theological Seminary’s School of World Missions until his retirement in 2001. During his time at Fuller, Peter was largely recognized as the leading authority on the Church Growth Movement after his mentor and the founder of the movement, Donald McGavran passed the succession to him. He authored 80 books and was the founding president of Global Harvest Ministries from 1993 to 2011 and founder and chancellor emeritus of Wagner Leadership Institute (now Wagner University), an unaccredited institution which trains revivalists and reformers to bring about a global movement of transformation. He also founded Reformation Prayer Network, International Coalition of Apostles, Eagles Vision Apostolic Team, and the Hamilton Group and served as vice president of Global Spheres, Inc. (according to Wikipedia)
The Final Days: C Peter Wagner Cause of Death
C Peter Wagner passed away at the age of 86. He suffered from congestive heart failure in part of his heart. In June, he underwent two surgeries. The first was to drain his abdominal cavity of excess fluid. This second surgery was to repair the lungs and pour talcum powder into the lungs, which repairs the leaky lungs. He was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 23 for what his wife called a ”weakened condition.” He died on Friday, Oct. 21. (according to Hugh’s News and CBN News)
The Legacy Lives On
Despite his passing, C Peter Wagner’s influence continues to be felt in the Christian community. His teachings on church growth have been widely accepted by churches across the world. His writings on spiritual warfare have also been influential. He will be remembered not only for his contributions to the Church Growth Movement but also for his dedication to training future leaders through the Wagner Leadership Institute. His life and work continue to inspire many in their spiritual journey. (according to Wikipedia)
