5 Christian reactions to murder of celebrated singer Jubilant Sykes

By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Matthew Johnston is pastor of Riverbend Bible Church in New Zealand. | YouTube/ Riverbend Bible Church

4. Matthew Johnston, pastor of Riverbend Bible Church, and vice principal of Trinity Theological Institute

Matthew Johnston, pastor of Riverbend Bible Church, and vice-principal of Trinity Theological Institute in New Zealand, used Sykes’ passing to make a public altar call.

“The most incredible and memorable voice I had ever heard,” he wrote in a post on X. “I never met Jubilant Sykes in person, but look forward to seeing him in heaven one day. Pray for his family at this time. Such a tragic way to go. He would want to tell you to come to Jesus today!”

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