By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Friday, September 26, 2025

Hours after the announcement of the death of prominent Southern Baptist preacher Voddie Baucham Jr. on Thursday, there has been an outpouring of condolences and faithful celebration online, marking him as a man of substance who defended the truth of the Gospel and the role of men in society.

The late preacher, Founders Ministries board member, author, and former as dean of theology at African Christian University in Zambia, died at the age of 56 after a yearslong struggle with heart disease.

“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. Earlier today, after suffering an emergency medical incident, he entered into his rest and the immediate presence of the Savior whom he loved, trusted, and served since he was converted as a college student,” Voddie Baucham Ministries announced on social media Thursday citing Psalm 116:15.  “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”

Here are five moving tributes to Baucham’s life and legacy by from influential Christian leaders and institutions who knew him.

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By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Friday, September 26, 2025

1. J.D. Greear

Greear who is a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina remembered Baucham as a formidable preacher whose death left him “brokenhearted.”

“Brokenhearted to hear about @_VoddieBaucham going home to be with the Lord. Praying for his wife, kids, and grandkids. He preached here several years ago and did an incredible job. He really blessed our people,” he wrote on X Thursday.

“I always enjoyed the times we were together. Ps 116:15 indeed,” he added pointing to the Scripture cited by Voddie Baucham Ministries in his death announcement.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints,” the Scripture says.