The man reputed with the largest church members in the world, Pastor David Yonggi Cho is dead.
He was aged 85 years.
The world renowned clergyman was reported to have died in the early hours of Monday, September 13, 2021.
Cho is the founder of Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea. The church reportedly has about 800, 000 worshippers in one service.
His cause of death was not disclosed to the public as no official statement has been released by family or church leadership. Cho has a simple lifestyle and spends much of his resources on social welfare.
Pastor Cho was born in 1936 to a Buddhist family and lived during the Korean War. He converted to Christianity at age 17 when doctors told him he would die from a serious case of tuberculosis. Cho credits God for his “miraculous” recovery from the disease.
Founder and senior pastor of City Harvest Church, Kong Hee confirmed the passing of Dr David Yonggi Cho through a post he made on his official Facebook page.
The Post Read:- At 7:13 am this morning, my pastor and spiritual father, Dr David Yonggi Cho (1936-2021), just went home to the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. I love you, Dr Cho.
Reacting to Paul’s death, Revivalist, Chad Macdonald, took to his official Facebook page to pen down his heart-tribute to the late gospel preacher describing him as a powerful Man Of God who was a great gift to the body of Christ.
Read Excerpts below:-
I have just received word that Dr David Yonggi Cho stepped into his eternal reward today and is now in the presence of The Lord. What a powerful Man of God he was, truly an apostle of the Lord.
It was he who first taught me how to pray and I will forever be grateful for that revelation. When I first stepped into the sanctuary of Yoido Full Gospel Church the tangible glory of God was overwhelming. There was an unmistakable roar that permeated the atmosphere as tens of thousands in unison prayed in the Holy Ghost.