Pastors, Evangelical leaders react to the killing of Charlie Kirk: 'A Christian martyr'
Jack Hibbs
Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, who also spoke at TPUSA's Faith Forward Pastors Summit in California last month, shared his reflections in a statement provided to The Christian Post on Wednesday night.
"I have had the honor of knowing Charlie Kirk well and personally for many years now. I cannot express how incredibly proud I have been of his faithful Christian witness and the way he has honored the Lord Jesus Christ with his life. Charlie was known as an intellectual giant, a very compassionate young man, and one who was tirelessly devoted to this nation’s welfare and our glorious republic. I am humbled and blessed to have played a small role in Charlie’s discipleship, and I know nothing was more important to Charlie than knowing Jesus Christ.
"Whenever Charlie debated anyone, no matter how mean, ugly, or abusive they were to him, Charlie always shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the doctrine of the Cross, and the Hope of eternal life for anyone who would turn to Him in faith.
"Charlie has now finished his race, his earthly course, and we celebrate his glorious graduation into the presence of Jesus Christ. It is now up to us to carry on the love, the defense and the courage that Charlie had in proclaiming Christ in America — his glowing vision that our nation would soon honor God and be great in His eyes by turning back to Him in all things.
"We will see Charlie soon in the everlasting Kingdom of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
"Awaiting His Return, Pastor Jack Hibbs”
