Voddie Baucham Jr, US pastor, theologian and bestselling author known for his defence of biblical authority, has died after suffering an emergency medical incident, his family announced. He was 56.
“We are saddened to inform friends that our dear brother, Voddie Baucham, Jr, has left the land of the dying and entered the land of the living,” Baucham’s ministry, Founders Ministries, wrote on social media on Thursday afternoon.
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“Earlier today, after suffering an emergency medical incident, he entered into his rest and the immediate presence of the Saviour whom he loved, trusted, and served since he was converted as a college student,” the post continued. “Please pray for Bridget, their children, and grandchildren.”
Founders Ministries concluded its post with Psalm 116:15: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
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Born on March 11 1969, in Los Angeles, California, to a single mother, Baucham rose to prominence as a pastor in Houston before becoming dean of theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. He was widely respected among Evangelicals for his preaching on biblical manhood, family discipleship and cultural apologetics, often drawing large crowds at conferences in the US and abroad.
In February 2021, Baucham underwent treatment for heart failure, a battle that rallied Christians worldwide to pray and contribute financially to his care. He survived that crisis and often spoke about God’s sustaining grace during his recovery.
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Months before his death, Baucham had announced he was moving with his family to Florida to serve as one of the founding faculty of Founders Seminary.
Baucham is survived by his wife of three decades, Bridget, their nine children, and several grandchildren.
Baucham authored several books, including Family Driven Faith, Fault Lines, and The Ever-Loving Truth, works that emphasized the centrality of Scripture in addressing modern cultural and social challenges. His 2021 book, Fault Lines, became a bestseller and made him a leading voice warning the Church against what he described as the encroachment of social justice ideology.
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