Dr. Ralph D. Winter (senior editor of Mission Frontiers, 1979-2008) died at his home in Pasadena, CA on Wednesday, May 20, at 9:05 pm.

He went peacefully, surrounded by three of his four daughters, his wife Barb, and a few friends.

Many of the staff of the U.S. Center for World Mission and William Carey International University had just finished two days of prayer and fasting when they received the news of his passing. Soon, many friends and staff members gathered at the house. It was a bittersweet moment as they reminisced, sang many of his favorite hymns, and prayed together.

U.S. Center for World Mission general director Greg Parsons felt prompted to read 1 Corinthians 15. As Dr. Winter's body was being taken away, Greg came to verses 54 and 55:

"Death has been swallowed up in victory.
Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"

The memorial service will be on Sunday, June 28 at 3:00 pm in the main sanctuary of Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Pasadena, CA. The family requests no flowers. Memorial gifts can be made to the Roberta Winter Institute and mailed to Betty Leung, USCWM, 1605 Elizabeth, Pasadena, CA 91104.

The official obituary is available here.

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