Following the death of George Verwer, who founded Operation Mobilization, ministry leaders are reflecting on his "radical" devotion to spreading the Gospel and his lasting impact on global Evangelical missions.
George Verwer died on Friday 14th April at the age of eighty-four. With his passing the church has lost a man who had an astonishing global influence on the way the church carries out its vital task of sharing the good news of Jesus.
On 14 April 2023, George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM), finished his ‘race’ on Earth and passed away to be with Jesus. He was fourteen when Dorothea Clapp heard about his rebellious conduct and put him on her ‘Holy Spirit hit list’.
Here's a quick rundown of the top stories posted on charismamag.com: Evangelism 'Giant' George Verwer Dies at 84 George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization and whom Franklin Graham called a “giant in the world of evangelism,” passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 84 from Sarcoma cancer, surrounded by family members and loved ones.