Apostolic Pioneer C. Peter Wagner Goes on to Glory
At the beginning of the 21st century, C. Peter Wagner, widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on church growth, said the "body of Christ is poised for the most radical transformation in the history of the church."
Wagner, who worked tirelessly to bring the Great Commission to fulfillment and establish God's kingdom on earth and served for nearly three decades as a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Mission, died Friday at 2:30 p.m. He was 86.
"The Great Commission has been central to my life," Wagner wrote in a 2012 article for Charisma magazine. "I committed myself to missions the night I was saved when I was 19. I spent my first 16 years of ministry as a field missionary and the next 30 years as a professor of missions.
"My heart's desire was to help fulfill Jesus' mandate to 'make disciples of all nations.' However, the time came when I had to make a radical shift in the way I interpreted those words of Jesus. Formerly, I thought my task was to go to as many nations of the world as possible and save as many souls as possible and plant as many churches as possible. Now I take the Great Commission more literally when it tells us not to make as many individual disciples as we can but to disciple whole social groups—such as entire nations. This is kingdom theology."
A champion of the New Apostolic Reformation — a Pentecostal/charismatic movement involving the restoration of the offices of apostle and prophet — Wagner wrote more than 70 books such as Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, Engaging the Enemy and Radical Holiness for Radical Living, was founding president of Global Harvest Ministries and founder and chancellor emeritus of the Wagner Leadership Institute.
Born August 15, 1930 in New York City, Wagner married Doris Mueller in 1950 and together they had three children. Wagner began his academic career at Rutgers University where he earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural studies in 1952. After a spiritual turn in his life, he attended Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 1955. He later obtained a theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Southern California.
Ordained in 1955 by the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, Wagner and his wife served as missionaries in Bolivia for 16 years. He returned to Fuller in 1971 where he studied under church-growth specialist Donald A. McGavran and joined the faculty. He served at Fuller as vice president of the Charles E. Fuller Institute for Evangelism and Church Growth from 1971-79 and as a professor in the School of World Mission from 1971-99. He taught a "signs and wonders" class with Vineyard movement founder John Wimber at Fuller.
Wagner became a charter member of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization in 1974 and served on its executive committee for seven years. As the first chairperson of the Lausanne Strategy Working Group, he focused on reaching unreached people groups.
In 1985, Wagner became the founding president of the North American Society for Church Growth and coined the phrase "third wave" to describe noncharismatic evangelicals who believe in signs and wonders. He was the director and coordinator for the AD 2000 United Prayer Mobilization Track, an intercessory prayer group. The group joined to pray for the evangelization of 62 of the earths most physically and spiritually needy countries in the "10/40 window."
In 2010 on his 80th birthday, Wagner turned Global Harvest Ministries over to Chuck Pierce who formed Global Spheres, Inc., a "new wineskin for apostolic alignment."
"We need a 21st-century church that's based on all the biblical principles," Wagner told Ministry Today magazine. "Every time God has moved in the world through history—through the early church, through the Constantine time, through the Roman Empire, through the British colonization to our present day—He has always provided new wineskins. What we need to be tuned into is the new wineskins."
Wagner is survived by his wife, Doris.
The former apostolic leader was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 23 for what his wife, Doris, termed as a ''weakened condition."
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 21, 2016
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Peter Wagner Was Truly One of God's Generals
By Jennifer LeClaire
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 24, 2016
I only met C. Peter Wagner in person one time, but he shaped my thinking about the apostolic, spiritual warfare and deliverance. I honored him in life and I honor him in passing, as are many others in a movement he helped steward so well during his lifetime.
C. Peter Wagner went home to be with the Lord on Friday. Memorials are flooding in. Here are just a few:
Cindy Jacobs: Peter Wagner Was One of God's Generals
Peter Wagner was one of God's great generals. One if the most prolific Christian writers in modern-day times, he clearly made a mark in history that few have attained.
Today, I have been on the phone with those he considered to be his sons and daughters. All of us have a story, whether it is Ed Salvos, Lance Wallnau, Ché Ahn, Chuck Pierce, Rebecca Greenwood, his own daughter and author, Becky Systema, or me. None of us would be where we are now without his wisdom, guidance and promotion.
He was an innovator in church growth, helped give a major jumpstart to John Wimber and the healing movement, as well as led the way for the apostolic and prophetic movements. He went to heaven, but left an indelible mark on the body of Christ. We have stood on his shoulders and are honored to have done so.
Becca Greenwood: Peter Was a True Apostle
Greg and I have cried and laughed. Most of all we are so grateful. Peter, you are a true apostle, a true pioneer and father in the faith. You have championed, believed in, encouraged, pushed us beyond comfort zones, taught us to follow after the Lord and our calling in purity of purpose, great focus, strong faith. You taught us the importance of being humble, teachable, full of love, full of life. And to have fun and love prime steak houses.
You and Doris have impacted the nations of the world. You are true generals in the faith. You have loved so many so well. You have loved us so well. For that we are forever grateful. Thank You, Lord, for the privilege and honor to run with and serve this couple. Peter, Greg and I are running the race. We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for you and Doris.
Your legacy will continue for generations and generations. I can only imagine how beautiful and wonderful your entrance into glory was. You finished the race so well. We so love you. #grateful #tearsofgratitude #legacy
Chuck Pierce: Peter Was One of the Greatest Molders of Modern Church History
One of the greatest molders of modern church history, Dr. C. Peter Wagner, fully transitioned into the presence of the LORD at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 2016. Please keep Doris and the rest of the family in your prayers. When more details become available, we will share them with you.
James Goll: Peter Wagner Impacted My Thinking
This dear man of God, C. Peter Wagner, graduated to his heavenly reward. In my own spiritual journey, Peter Wagner impacted my thinking and modeled a constant child like heart before the Lord every learning more and more and more.
I will never forget the day that at a small gathering of prophets, Peter got up and came and laid his hands on me and pronounced the spirit of adoption. Wow! Peter has been one of my personal and ministry advisers for the last several years and I had the honor of being one of the remaining original instructors in the Wagner Leadership Institute which Ché Ahn is the International Chancellor today. Thank you for a life well-lived. Your passing is a demarcation in church history. Our prayers are with his amazing wife, Doris and their family. Love You Peter.
There will be a public viewing available for all who wish to attend on Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 W. University Dr., Denton, Texas 76201.
On Thursday morning, there will be a private burial. This will be followed with a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the Global Spheres Center. Pierce will be officiating this 11 a.m. CT time of remembrance that is open to the public. There will be webcast for those who cannot attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the church plant of Lake Effect Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gifts can be designated online at lakeeffect.church or made payable to Lake Effect Church and mailed to PO Box 2623, Grand Rapids MI 49501. Personal cards for Doris can be sent to PO Box 729, Argyle TX 76226.
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Peter Wagner Memorial
Published: Glory of Zion
Posted: Youtube Oct. 27, 2016
https://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=hDCKfic0KQg
---------------------------------------------------------
At the beginning of the 21st century, C. Peter Wagner, widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on church growth, said the "body of Christ is poised for the most radical transformation in the history of the church."
Wagner, who worked tirelessly to bring the Great Commission to fulfillment and establish God's kingdom on earth and served for nearly three decades as a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Mission, died Friday at 2:30 p.m. He was 86.
"The Great Commission has been central to my life," Wagner wrote in a 2012 article for Charisma magazine. "I committed myself to missions the night I was saved when I was 19. I spent my first 16 years of ministry as a field missionary and the next 30 years as a professor of missions.
"My heart's desire was to help fulfill Jesus' mandate to 'make disciples of all nations.' However, the time came when I had to make a radical shift in the way I interpreted those words of Jesus. Formerly, I thought my task was to go to as many nations of the world as possible and save as many souls as possible and plant as many churches as possible. Now I take the Great Commission more literally when it tells us not to make as many individual disciples as we can but to disciple whole social groups—such as entire nations. This is kingdom theology."
A champion of the New Apostolic Reformation — a Pentecostal/charismatic movement involving the restoration of the offices of apostle and prophet — Wagner wrote more than 70 books such as Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, Engaging the Enemy and Radical Holiness for Radical Living, was founding president of Global Harvest Ministries and founder and chancellor emeritus of the Wagner Leadership Institute.
Born August 15, 1930 in New York City, Wagner married Doris Mueller in 1950 and together they had three children. Wagner began his academic career at Rutgers University where he earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural studies in 1952. After a spiritual turn in his life, he attended Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 1955. He later obtained a theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Southern California.
Ordained in 1955 by the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, Wagner and his wife served as missionaries in Bolivia for 16 years. He returned to Fuller in 1971 where he studied under church-growth specialist Donald A. McGavran and joined the faculty. He served at Fuller as vice president of the Charles E. Fuller Institute for Evangelism and Church Growth from 1971-79 and as a professor in the School of World Mission from 1971-99. He taught a "signs and wonders" class with Vineyard movement founder John Wimber at Fuller.
Wagner became a charter member of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization in 1974 and served on its executive committee for seven years. As the first chairperson of the Lausanne Strategy Working Group, he focused on reaching unreached people groups.
In 1985, Wagner became the founding president of the North American Society for Church Growth and coined the phrase "third wave" to describe noncharismatic evangelicals who believe in signs and wonders. He was the director and coordinator for the AD 2000 United Prayer Mobilization Track, an intercessory prayer group. The group joined to pray for the evangelization of 62 of the earths most physically and spiritually needy countries in the "10/40 window."
In 2010 on his 80th birthday, Wagner turned Global Harvest Ministries over to Chuck Pierce who formed Global Spheres, Inc., a "new wineskin for apostolic alignment."
"We need a 21st-century church that's based on all the biblical principles," Wagner told Ministry Today magazine. "Every time God has moved in the world through history—through the early church, through the Constantine time, through the Roman Empire, through the British colonization to our present day—He has always provided new wineskins. What we need to be tuned into is the new wineskins."
Wagner is survived by his wife, Doris.
The former apostolic leader was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 23 for what his wife, Doris, termed as a ''weakened condition."
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 21, 2016
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Peter Wagner Was Truly One of God's Generals
By Jennifer LeClaire
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 24, 2016
I only met C. Peter Wagner in person one time, but he shaped my thinking about the apostolic, spiritual warfare and deliverance. I honored him in life and I honor him in passing, as are many others in a movement he helped steward so well during his lifetime.
C. Peter Wagner went home to be with the Lord on Friday. Memorials are flooding in. Here are just a few:
Cindy Jacobs: Peter Wagner Was One of God's Generals
Peter Wagner was one of God's great generals. One if the most prolific Christian writers in modern-day times, he clearly made a mark in history that few have attained.
Today, I have been on the phone with those he considered to be his sons and daughters. All of us have a story, whether it is Ed Salvos, Lance Wallnau, Ché Ahn, Chuck Pierce, Rebecca Greenwood, his own daughter and author, Becky Systema, or me. None of us would be where we are now without his wisdom, guidance and promotion.
He was an innovator in church growth, helped give a major jumpstart to John Wimber and the healing movement, as well as led the way for the apostolic and prophetic movements. He went to heaven, but left an indelible mark on the body of Christ. We have stood on his shoulders and are honored to have done so.
Becca Greenwood: Peter Was a True Apostle
Greg and I have cried and laughed. Most of all we are so grateful. Peter, you are a true apostle, a true pioneer and father in the faith. You have championed, believed in, encouraged, pushed us beyond comfort zones, taught us to follow after the Lord and our calling in purity of purpose, great focus, strong faith. You taught us the importance of being humble, teachable, full of love, full of life. And to have fun and love prime steak houses.
You and Doris have impacted the nations of the world. You are true generals in the faith. You have loved so many so well. You have loved us so well. For that we are forever grateful. Thank You, Lord, for the privilege and honor to run with and serve this couple. Peter, Greg and I are running the race. We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for you and Doris.
Your legacy will continue for generations and generations. I can only imagine how beautiful and wonderful your entrance into glory was. You finished the race so well. We so love you. #grateful #tearsofgratitude #legacy
Chuck Pierce: Peter Was One of the Greatest Molders of Modern Church History
One of the greatest molders of modern church history, Dr. C. Peter Wagner, fully transitioned into the presence of the LORD at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 2016. Please keep Doris and the rest of the family in your prayers. When more details become available, we will share them with you.
James Goll: Peter Wagner Impacted My Thinking
This dear man of God, C. Peter Wagner, graduated to his heavenly reward. In my own spiritual journey, Peter Wagner impacted my thinking and modeled a constant child like heart before the Lord every learning more and more and more.
I will never forget the day that at a small gathering of prophets, Peter got up and came and laid his hands on me and pronounced the spirit of adoption. Wow! Peter has been one of my personal and ministry advisers for the last several years and I had the honor of being one of the remaining original instructors in the Wagner Leadership Institute which Ché Ahn is the International Chancellor today. Thank you for a life well-lived. Your passing is a demarcation in church history. Our prayers are with his amazing wife, Doris and their family. Love You Peter.
There will be a public viewing available for all who wish to attend on Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 W. University Dr., Denton, Texas 76201.
On Thursday morning, there will be a private burial. This will be followed with a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the Global Spheres Center. Pierce will be officiating this 11 a.m. CT time of remembrance that is open to the public. There will be webcast for those who cannot attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the church plant of Lake Effect Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gifts can be designated online at lakeeffect.church or made payable to Lake Effect Church and mailed to PO Box 2623, Grand Rapids MI 49501. Personal cards for Doris can be sent to PO Box 729, Argyle TX 76226.
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Peter Wagner Memorial
Published: Glory of Zion
Posted: Youtube Oct. 27, 2016
https://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=hDCKfic0KQg
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Apostolic Pioneer C. Peter Wagner Goes on to Glory
At the beginning of the 21st century, C. Peter Wagner, widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on church growth, said the "body of Christ is poised for the most radical transformation in the history of the church."
Wagner, who worked tirelessly to bring the Great Commission to fulfillment and establish God's kingdom on earth and served for nearly three decades as a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Mission, died Friday at 2:30 p.m. He was 86.
"The Great Commission has been central to my life," Wagner wrote in a 2012 article for Charisma magazine. "I committed myself to missions the night I was saved when I was 19. I spent my first 16 years of ministry as a field missionary and the next 30 years as a professor of missions.
"My heart's desire was to help fulfill Jesus' mandate to 'make disciples of all nations.' However, the time came when I had to make a radical shift in the way I interpreted those words of Jesus. Formerly, I thought my task was to go to as many nations of the world as possible and save as many souls as possible and plant as many churches as possible. Now I take the Great Commission more literally when it tells us not to make as many individual disciples as we can but to disciple whole social groups—such as entire nations. This is kingdom theology."
A champion of the New Apostolic Reformation — a Pentecostal/charismatic movement involving the restoration of the offices of apostle and prophet — Wagner wrote more than 70 books such as Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, Engaging the Enemy and Radical Holiness for Radical Living, was founding president of Global Harvest Ministries and founder and chancellor emeritus of the Wagner Leadership Institute.
Born August 15, 1930 in New York City, Wagner married Doris Mueller in 1950 and together they had three children. Wagner began his academic career at Rutgers University where he earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural studies in 1952. After a spiritual turn in his life, he attended Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 1955. He later obtained a theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Southern California.
Ordained in 1955 by the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, Wagner and his wife served as missionaries in Bolivia for 16 years. He returned to Fuller in 1971 where he studied under church-growth specialist Donald A. McGavran and joined the faculty. He served at Fuller as vice president of the Charles E. Fuller Institute for Evangelism and Church Growth from 1971-79 and as a professor in the School of World Mission from 1971-99. He taught a "signs and wonders" class with Vineyard movement founder John Wimber at Fuller.
Wagner became a charter member of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization in 1974 and served on its executive committee for seven years. As the first chairperson of the Lausanne Strategy Working Group, he focused on reaching unreached people groups.
In 1985, Wagner became the founding president of the North American Society for Church Growth and coined the phrase "third wave" to describe noncharismatic evangelicals who believe in signs and wonders. He was the director and coordinator for the AD 2000 United Prayer Mobilization Track, an intercessory prayer group. The group joined to pray for the evangelization of 62 of the earths most physically and spiritually needy countries in the "10/40 window."
In 2010 on his 80th birthday, Wagner turned Global Harvest Ministries over to Chuck Pierce who formed Global Spheres, Inc., a "new wineskin for apostolic alignment."
"We need a 21st-century church that's based on all the biblical principles," Wagner told Ministry Today magazine. "Every time God has moved in the world through history—through the early church, through the Constantine time, through the Roman Empire, through the British colonization to our present day—He has always provided new wineskins. What we need to be tuned into is the new wineskins."
Wagner is survived by his wife, Doris.
The former apostolic leader was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 23 for what his wife, Doris, termed as a ''weakened condition."
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 21, 2016
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Peter Wagner Was Truly One of God's Generals
By Jennifer LeClaire
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 24, 2016
I only met C. Peter Wagner in person one time, but he shaped my thinking about the apostolic, spiritual warfare and deliverance. I honored him in life and I honor him in passing, as are many others in a movement he helped steward so well during his lifetime.
C. Peter Wagner went home to be with the Lord on Friday. Memorials are flooding in. Here are just a few:
Cindy Jacobs: Peter Wagner Was One of God's Generals
Peter Wagner was one of God's great generals. One if the most prolific Christian writers in modern-day times, he clearly made a mark in history that few have attained.
Today, I have been on the phone with those he considered to be his sons and daughters. All of us have a story, whether it is Ed Salvos, Lance Wallnau, Ché Ahn, Chuck Pierce, Rebecca Greenwood, his own daughter and author, Becky Systema, or me. None of us would be where we are now without his wisdom, guidance and promotion.
He was an innovator in church growth, helped give a major jumpstart to John Wimber and the healing movement, as well as led the way for the apostolic and prophetic movements. He went to heaven, but left an indelible mark on the body of Christ. We have stood on his shoulders and are honored to have done so.
Becca Greenwood: Peter Was a True Apostle
Greg and I have cried and laughed. Most of all we are so grateful. Peter, you are a true apostle, a true pioneer and father in the faith. You have championed, believed in, encouraged, pushed us beyond comfort zones, taught us to follow after the Lord and our calling in purity of purpose, great focus, strong faith. You taught us the importance of being humble, teachable, full of love, full of life. And to have fun and love prime steak houses.
You and Doris have impacted the nations of the world. You are true generals in the faith. You have loved so many so well. You have loved us so well. For that we are forever grateful. Thank You, Lord, for the privilege and honor to run with and serve this couple. Peter, Greg and I are running the race. We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for you and Doris.
Your legacy will continue for generations and generations. I can only imagine how beautiful and wonderful your entrance into glory was. You finished the race so well. We so love you. #grateful #tearsofgratitude #legacy
Chuck Pierce: Peter Was One of the Greatest Molders of Modern Church History
One of the greatest molders of modern church history, Dr. C. Peter Wagner, fully transitioned into the presence of the LORD at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 2016. Please keep Doris and the rest of the family in your prayers. When more details become available, we will share them with you.
James Goll: Peter Wagner Impacted My Thinking
This dear man of God, C. Peter Wagner, graduated to his heavenly reward. In my own spiritual journey, Peter Wagner impacted my thinking and modeled a constant child like heart before the Lord every learning more and more and more.
I will never forget the day that at a small gathering of prophets, Peter got up and came and laid his hands on me and pronounced the spirit of adoption. Wow! Peter has been one of my personal and ministry advisers for the last several years and I had the honor of being one of the remaining original instructors in the Wagner Leadership Institute which Ché Ahn is the International Chancellor today. Thank you for a life well-lived. Your passing is a demarcation in church history. Our prayers are with his amazing wife, Doris and their family. Love You Peter.
There will be a public viewing available for all who wish to attend on Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 W. University Dr., Denton, Texas 76201.
On Thursday morning, there will be a private burial. This will be followed with a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the Global Spheres Center. Pierce will be officiating this 11 a.m. CT time of remembrance that is open to the public. There will be webcast for those who cannot attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the church plant of Lake Effect Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gifts can be designated online at lakeeffect.church or made payable to Lake Effect Church and mailed to PO Box 2623, Grand Rapids MI 49501. Personal cards for Doris can be sent to PO Box 729, Argyle TX 76226.
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Peter Wagner Memorial
Published: Glory of Zion
Posted: Youtube Oct. 27, 2016
https://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=hDCKfic0KQg
---------------------------------------------------------
At the beginning of the 21st century, C. Peter Wagner, widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on church growth, said the "body of Christ is poised for the most radical transformation in the history of the church."
Wagner, who worked tirelessly to bring the Great Commission to fulfillment and establish God's kingdom on earth and served for nearly three decades as a professor at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Mission, died Friday at 2:30 p.m. He was 86.
"The Great Commission has been central to my life," Wagner wrote in a 2012 article for Charisma magazine. "I committed myself to missions the night I was saved when I was 19. I spent my first 16 years of ministry as a field missionary and the next 30 years as a professor of missions.
"My heart's desire was to help fulfill Jesus' mandate to 'make disciples of all nations.' However, the time came when I had to make a radical shift in the way I interpreted those words of Jesus. Formerly, I thought my task was to go to as many nations of the world as possible and save as many souls as possible and plant as many churches as possible. Now I take the Great Commission more literally when it tells us not to make as many individual disciples as we can but to disciple whole social groups—such as entire nations. This is kingdom theology."
A champion of the New Apostolic Reformation — a Pentecostal/charismatic movement involving the restoration of the offices of apostle and prophet — Wagner wrote more than 70 books such as Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help Your Church Grow, Engaging the Enemy and Radical Holiness for Radical Living, was founding president of Global Harvest Ministries and founder and chancellor emeritus of the Wagner Leadership Institute.
Born August 15, 1930 in New York City, Wagner married Doris Mueller in 1950 and together they had three children. Wagner began his academic career at Rutgers University where he earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural studies in 1952. After a spiritual turn in his life, he attended Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 1955. He later obtained a theology degree from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Southern California.
Ordained in 1955 by the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, Wagner and his wife served as missionaries in Bolivia for 16 years. He returned to Fuller in 1971 where he studied under church-growth specialist Donald A. McGavran and joined the faculty. He served at Fuller as vice president of the Charles E. Fuller Institute for Evangelism and Church Growth from 1971-79 and as a professor in the School of World Mission from 1971-99. He taught a "signs and wonders" class with Vineyard movement founder John Wimber at Fuller.
Wagner became a charter member of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization in 1974 and served on its executive committee for seven years. As the first chairperson of the Lausanne Strategy Working Group, he focused on reaching unreached people groups.
In 1985, Wagner became the founding president of the North American Society for Church Growth and coined the phrase "third wave" to describe noncharismatic evangelicals who believe in signs and wonders. He was the director and coordinator for the AD 2000 United Prayer Mobilization Track, an intercessory prayer group. The group joined to pray for the evangelization of 62 of the earths most physically and spiritually needy countries in the "10/40 window."
In 2010 on his 80th birthday, Wagner turned Global Harvest Ministries over to Chuck Pierce who formed Global Spheres, Inc., a "new wineskin for apostolic alignment."
"We need a 21st-century church that's based on all the biblical principles," Wagner told Ministry Today magazine. "Every time God has moved in the world through history—through the early church, through the Constantine time, through the Roman Empire, through the British colonization to our present day—He has always provided new wineskins. What we need to be tuned into is the new wineskins."
Wagner is survived by his wife, Doris.
The former apostolic leader was admitted to the hospital on Sept. 23 for what his wife, Doris, termed as a ''weakened condition."
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 21, 2016
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Peter Wagner Was Truly One of God's Generals
By Jennifer LeClaire
Published: Charisma News
Oct. 24, 2016
I only met C. Peter Wagner in person one time, but he shaped my thinking about the apostolic, spiritual warfare and deliverance. I honored him in life and I honor him in passing, as are many others in a movement he helped steward so well during his lifetime.
C. Peter Wagner went home to be with the Lord on Friday. Memorials are flooding in. Here are just a few:
Cindy Jacobs: Peter Wagner Was One of God's Generals
Peter Wagner was one of God's great generals. One if the most prolific Christian writers in modern-day times, he clearly made a mark in history that few have attained.
Today, I have been on the phone with those he considered to be his sons and daughters. All of us have a story, whether it is Ed Salvos, Lance Wallnau, Ché Ahn, Chuck Pierce, Rebecca Greenwood, his own daughter and author, Becky Systema, or me. None of us would be where we are now without his wisdom, guidance and promotion.
He was an innovator in church growth, helped give a major jumpstart to John Wimber and the healing movement, as well as led the way for the apostolic and prophetic movements. He went to heaven, but left an indelible mark on the body of Christ. We have stood on his shoulders and are honored to have done so.
Becca Greenwood: Peter Was a True Apostle
Greg and I have cried and laughed. Most of all we are so grateful. Peter, you are a true apostle, a true pioneer and father in the faith. You have championed, believed in, encouraged, pushed us beyond comfort zones, taught us to follow after the Lord and our calling in purity of purpose, great focus, strong faith. You taught us the importance of being humble, teachable, full of love, full of life. And to have fun and love prime steak houses.
You and Doris have impacted the nations of the world. You are true generals in the faith. You have loved so many so well. You have loved us so well. For that we are forever grateful. Thank You, Lord, for the privilege and honor to run with and serve this couple. Peter, Greg and I are running the race. We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for you and Doris.
Your legacy will continue for generations and generations. I can only imagine how beautiful and wonderful your entrance into glory was. You finished the race so well. We so love you. #grateful #tearsofgratitude #legacy
Chuck Pierce: Peter Was One of the Greatest Molders of Modern Church History
One of the greatest molders of modern church history, Dr. C. Peter Wagner, fully transitioned into the presence of the LORD at 2:30 p.m. today, Oct. 21, 2016. Please keep Doris and the rest of the family in your prayers. When more details become available, we will share them with you.
James Goll: Peter Wagner Impacted My Thinking
This dear man of God, C. Peter Wagner, graduated to his heavenly reward. In my own spiritual journey, Peter Wagner impacted my thinking and modeled a constant child like heart before the Lord every learning more and more and more.
I will never forget the day that at a small gathering of prophets, Peter got up and came and laid his hands on me and pronounced the spirit of adoption. Wow! Peter has been one of my personal and ministry advisers for the last several years and I had the honor of being one of the remaining original instructors in the Wagner Leadership Institute which Ché Ahn is the International Chancellor today. Thank you for a life well-lived. Your passing is a demarcation in church history. Our prayers are with his amazing wife, Doris and their family. Love You Peter.
There will be a public viewing available for all who wish to attend on Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. This will take place at the DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 W. University Dr., Denton, Texas 76201.
On Thursday morning, there will be a private burial. This will be followed with a Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. at the Global Spheres Center. Pierce will be officiating this 11 a.m. CT time of remembrance that is open to the public. There will be webcast for those who cannot attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the church plant of Lake Effect Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gifts can be designated online at lakeeffect.church or made payable to Lake Effect Church and mailed to PO Box 2623, Grand Rapids MI 49501. Personal cards for Doris can be sent to PO Box 729, Argyle TX 76226.
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Peter Wagner Memorial
Published: Glory of Zion
Posted: Youtube Oct. 27, 2016
https://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=hDCKfic0KQg
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