Founding Pastor of Church on the Way Passes Away in His Sleep

Pastor Jack Hayford was a significant figure not only in the San Fernando Valley during the 30 years he was Pastor of The Church on The Way, but also by many more people who attended The King’s University and Seminary (TKU) on the same campus.  

From the Jack Hayford website:

"He is an acknowledged “bridge-builder,” helping to forge healthy bonds among all segments of the Body of Christ. He is recognized for his balance in preaching the Word, avoiding extremes while not diluting or compromising the demands of truth. Pastor Jack’s heart to bring unity across all denominational and racial boundaries has given him an open door to minister in all kinds of settings."

His accomplishments, in the process of expanding the mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ, include:

• The King’s University and Seminary (TKU) founder (1997) and chancellor 
• Resident of Van Nuys for over 60 years
• Founding pastor of Church on the Way in Van Nuys
• President of the Foursquare Church - 2004-2009
• Author of more than 50 books - of which many were best sellers worldwide
• Prolific songwriter with more than 500 songs of which "MAJESTY" (1977) had the widest ecumenical appreciation.  The "Birth" of "Majesty" - Jack Hayford Ministries

He was born in Los Angeles, raised in Oakland, California, and upon graduating from high school in 1952 moved back to Los Angeles to attend LIFE Bible College (now in Azusa as Life Pacific University) on the campus of Angelus Temple in Los Angeles. He graduated in 1956 and after getting a second degree, he eventually was asked in 1969 to Pastor a small Four-Square church in Van Nuys with 18 members primarily over the age of 65 years, a contrast to the 35 year old married man with a small family.  The Van Nuys Foursquare Church would become Church on the Way which had international influence for decades and over 10,000 members who became leaders in the Church, business, government, and education.

From the Church on the Way Facebook page

Majesty, worship His Majesty!
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise.
Majesty, Kingdom authority,
Flows from His throne, unto His own,
His anthem raise.

So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.
Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship His Majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified,
King of all kings.

https://hymnary.org/media/fetch/199006

Memorial services have not been announced.   Pastor Jack Hayford was preceded in death by his first wife Anna (1954-2016).  He is survived by his wife Valerie (2018-2023)  and daughters Rebecca and Christa; sons Jack III and  Mark, 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren

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