The resurrection was as inconceivable for the first disciples, as impossible for them to believe, as it is for many today. No one expected the resurrection and many had lost hope, but Jesus showed up. Jesus continues to show up in dark places where hope is lost!

— Rick Godwin (b. 1944), Pastor, Fernsehprediger, Buchautor

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Hope & Confidence

Occasions: The Church Year, Encouragement

Rick Godwin

Rick Godwin (* 1944) ist ein US-amerikanischer Pastor, Fernsehprediger und Autor, der über Jahrzehnte die Megagemeinde Summit Christian Center in San Antonio, Texas, leitete. Seine Verkündigung verbindet charismatische Theologie mit Leiterschaftstraining und persönlicher Lebensbewältigung, geriet jedoch durch Kontroversen um Gemeindefinanzen und einen autoritären Leitungsstil in die Kritik. Für Bibelleser stehen seine prägnanten Zitate für alltagspraktische Ermutigung und Selbstverantwortung im Kontext der US-amerikanischen Megakirchenbewegung.

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