Pastor Jack Hayford was the senior pastor at The Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California, for more than three decades.
Tragically, on January 8, 2023, the cherished pastor passed away at the age of 88.
Who was Pastor Jack Hayford?
Pentecostal minister and author Pastor Jack Hayford was well-known for his work in both fields.
His faith in a higher power was first ignited when he was a little child and miraculously recovered from a serious illness.
Although the exact nature of his ailment is unknown, his biography claims that the doctors could find no other reason for his recovery but God’s favour.
He also overcame a polio diagnosis years later.
He eventually became a pastor as a result of these healings, and since then, he has done everything in his power to proclaim the gospel.
He founded The King’s University in Southlake, Texas, and served as its chancellor in addition to being the founding pastor of The Church On The Way.
According to his biography, Hayford wrote more than 50 novels as well as 500 hymns and choruses before he passed away.
What was Pastor Jack Hayford’s cause of death?
Hayford’s passing was initially announced by The King’s University in a Facebook post.
“Pastor Jack Hayford, The King’s University and Seminary (TKU) founder and chancellor emeritus, passed away on Sunday, January 8, in his home in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California,” the school wrote.
Pastor Jack Hayford Wife
Hayford frequently spent time at home with his family when he wasn’t in the church.
He was married to Anna Hayford for more than 60 years when she passed away on March 8, 2017.
After Anne passed away, he wed Valarie Hayford.
According to CBN News, Hayford was survived by his second wife, four daughters, 11 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren.
