Voddie Baucham Jr. , a Baptist pastor and author who promoted conservative teachings, has died after having an "emergency medical incident," according to his ministry. He was 56.

"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," a statement posted on his social media pages said. "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."

The Founders Seminary in Cape Coral, Florida, of which Baucham was the president, also shared the statement .

African Christian University, a school in Zambia where Baucham previously served as dean, mourn

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