TBN Co-Founder Paul Crouch, Passes Away

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Our prayers reach out for the entire Crouch family.

With regret, we announce that Paul Crouch, co-founder of the popular Trinity Broadcasting Network, has passed away at age 79. Crouch’s grandson, Brandon, tweeted earlier Saturday, “Today my grandfather, Paul Crouch Sr went home to be with Jesus in heaven. Thank you for your prayers…” TBN’s Facebook page announced, “Dr Paul F. Crouch passed into the presence of the Lord on November 30, 2013. We are grateful for the life of this amazing servant of God.” Another note on the page said Paul passed away at 2:32 a.m.

Crouch had suffered for more than a decade with chronic heart problems and the televangelist was hospitalized for congestive heart failure two years ago and then received a pacemaker just last year. He was again hospitalized last month and for awhile he needed a ventilator to help him breathe. Amid reports he was doing better, he returned home in early November.

Preacher Arthur Blessitt, most known for carrying a large cross through many nations of the world, wrote, “I have been close friends with Paul and Jan since 1976. He was a true man of God and through TBN led millions to Jesus.” Blessitt continued, “Let’s all pray for his wife Jan and all the family. His focus was always Jesus. Tears pour from my eyes. I’ll miss my friend but there is joy in heaven where millions of people are thanking him for sharing Jesus with them.”

Crouch and his wife, Jan, founded TBN in 1973 and the next year purchased the network’s first station in Southern California. It grew to become the most watched faith network in the country and the seventh largest owner of broadcast TV stations. According to Crouch’s bio on the TBN website, the network also reaches every major continent with 84 satellite channels and more than 18,000 TV and cable affiliates.

The FGGAM family is praying for the Crouch family and invites all to share in prayer.

Also read this story on the Billy Graham Association remembering Paul: https://fggam.org/billy-graham-association-remembers-tbn-founder-paul-crouch/

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Rick Stambaugh
After serving in the United States Navy for 22 years I retired from the service late in 1991. Having always loved the southwest, shortly after retiring, I moved to the Albuquerque area where I have resided since. Initially I worked as a contractor for approximately 6 years doing cable construction work. That becoming a little dangerous, at an elevated age, I moved into the retail store management environment managing convenience stores for roughly 16 years. With several disabilities, I am now fully retired and am getting more involved with helping Pastor Dewey & Pastor Paul with their operations at FGGAM which pleases my heart greatly as it truly is - "For God's Glory Alone". I met my precious wife Sandy here in Albuquerque and we have been extremely happily married for 18 years and I am the very proud father to Sandy's wonderful children, Tiana, our daughter, Ryan & Ross, our two sons, and proud grandparents to 5 wonderful grandchildren. We attend Christ Full Deliverance Ministries in Rio Rancho which is lead by Pastor's Marty & Paulette Cooper along with Elder Mable Lopez as regular members. Most of my time is now spent split between my family, my church & helping the Pastors by writing here on the FGGAM website and doing everything I can to support this fantastic ministry in the service of our Lord. Praise to GOD & GOD Bless to ALL! UPDATED 2021: Rick and Sandy moved to Florida a few years ago. We adore them and we pray for Rick as he misses Sandy so very, very much!

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