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Voddie Baucham Jr dies: Pastor’s last messages for Charlie Kirk; here’s how he paid tribute to conservative activist
Global Desk | September 26, 2025 1:40 PM CST

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Voddie Baucham Jr., president of Founders Seminary, passed away at 56 due to an emergency medical incident. Known for his teachings on biblical manhood and cultural apologetics, his demise came nearly two weeks after he mourned the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Baucham's last social media posts were dedicated to Kirk, praising his Christian faith and legacy.

Voddie Baucham Jr had shared multiple posts on X in honor of Charlie Kirk after he was fatally shot. (Photo: X/ @_voddiebaucham)

Pastor Voddie Baucham Jr. passed away at age 56 due to an “emergency medical incident.” He was the president of Founders Seminary. “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,” an article on the Founders Ministries website read.

“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. Please pray for Bridget, their children, and grandchildren,” the article further stated.

Nearly two weeks before his demise, he had shared multiple messages for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who died during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.


Some of Baucham Jr.’s last posts on his X profile were dedicated to the Turning Point USA founder. Two days after the killing of Kirk, who was a close ally of US President Donald Trump, Baucham said, “You might Kill the messenger but you can never kill the message. Rest in peace Charlie Kirk.”



In another X post, Baucham Jr said that Kirk was a Christian who had accepted Jesus as his Savior. “Charlie Kirk was a Christian who had accepted Jesus as his Savior. We know the Lord will be greeting him, saying, "Well done good and faithful servant." Accept Jesus today just like Charlie did.”



The author and educator quoted Danish theologian and philosopher Soren Kierkegaard to praise Kirk. “The tyrant dies, and his rule is over. The martyr dies, and his rule begins.” — Rest in peace Charles Kirk.” he said in the post.




Born March 11, 1969, in Los Angeles to a single mother, Baucham rose to prominence as a pastor initially in Houston and later served as dean of theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. He was widely admired among Evangelicals for his teachings on biblical manhood, family discipleship, and cultural apologetics.
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