Celebration of a Promised Homecoming | A Tribute to Pastor Jack W. Hayford

“We thank you that with all the promise that is available to us in this life, that beyond it all, there is the hope of eternity in your presence, Lord Jesus, in the place you have prepared for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.” - Pastor Jack W. Hayford
Pastor Jack Hayford, The King’s University and Seminary (TKU) founder and chancellor emeritus, passed away on Sunday, January 8, in his home in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California. He was 88 years old. His family said he died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of the morning, having eaten dinner with his wife, Valarie, and having spoken to one of his grandkids the evening before.
In addition to founding TKU in 1997, he was the founding pastor of Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California, President of The Foursquare Church from 2004 to 2009, bestselling author of more than 50 books, and he wrote more than 500 songs, including “Majesty.” Today, we mourn his loss but celebrate the homecoming of a great leader in God’s kingdom. We know that this great servant and worshipper is now experiencing the greatest worship service of all.