Jerry Falwell, the pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA, and Chancellor of Liberty University has died at the age of 73. In addition he built Christian elementary schools, homes for unwed mothers and a home for alcoholics.

He had been found unconscious in his office earlier today and efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

We send our condolences to his entire family, knowing they are secure in the knowledge he is now in the presence of the Savior he served for so many years.

Forget what you thought about his politics, and think of his ministry. God has taken one of His warriors to be home for eternity and even though his friends and loved ones will be sad that he’s no longer here, they can shout for joy that he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

May he rest in peace.