Photo: A crowd of 5,000 attended the Pietermaritzburg for Jesus Campaign at the Royal Show Grounds. Photographer: Mfundo Christian. Breakthru Church International in Pietermaritzburg, South
“Joel had an uncanny ability and gift to communicate simply and clearly deep theological truths and social realities,” said J Ron Byler, executive director of Mennonite Central Committee U.S., speaking at the memorial service May 11 at College Mennonite Church in Goshen, Ind., where Kauffmann was a member. “Pontius’ Puddle was only the tip of the iceberg.”
According Kauffmann’s wife, Nancy, a blood clot in a lung caused him to fall during a walk with her on May 2. He hit his head . . .
