"It was always what he wanted to do. I grew up in a church where medical attention was shunned and even Tylenol and cold medicine were preached against as tools to lower your ability to tary until healing came. Famous for performing with his quartet, The Believers, his death comes as a shock for scores of gospel music fans. Brad Johansen Leaving NBC4 Columbus: Where Is the Anchor Going? When gospel singer Lisa Reynolds of Headland, Alabama, got a call Saturday night that her friend, 32-year-old Alabama gospel singer and pastor Shawn Jones, had died, she was stunned. I was just joking and talking to you Tuesday telling you, 'You need to sit down somewhere' and your response with a big grin was 'I promise I'm going to slow down lil cuz' and we both laughed and I said, 'No you won't. The first thing the devil said to me, 'you having a stroke,'" he recalled. Shawn Jones, a 32-year-old Alabama gospel singer and pastor who died during a spirited Christian event in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday, said he relied on his faith in God instead of immediately seeking medical attention after suffering a "light stroke" at a revival service last summer. DeSantis appointed board members on Monday after he signed a bill into law dismantling Disney's self-governing abilities. "A lady walked up to me she said 'Rev., I really enjoyed you. [They said] you need to go to the emergency room. Prophetic messages from respected leaders & news of how God is moving throughout the world. The official cause of death and further details havent yet been revealed, but it is believed he suffered a heart attack. 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And you laughed and said 'you 'bout right,'" Williams wrote. "There's something about when you get in the presence of God that no matter what was wrong before you got there, when you get in the presence of the divine God He can change things," he said speaking of faith. Preacher and gospel singer Shawn Jones reportedly collapsed and died while singing on stage in Pensacola, Florida, on Friday, Nov. 24. "I looked at the pastor and he said 'you alright?' Jonessuffered a mini-stroke last Augustwhile ministering at a revival service. Several attempts to clarify Jones' health status prior to his untimely death Saturday at The Event Centerin Pensacola, Florida, went unanswered Wednesday. We will always love you @theshawnjones85," the group said in an Instagram post. Instead of signaling the church to get him medical help, Jones said he simply kept trusting God to help him out of what he felt was a spiritual attack. Could it be that what we claim as faith is actually deep-seated fear? Witnesses have said that Jones had looked hot and bothered just before collapsing. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn more about merges. It was a nice show," Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center, recalled to The Christian Post of the Shawn Jones & The Believers band Monday evening. To testify about medical crises as a spiritual attack that requires divine intervention is detrimental to the body of Christ. Oops, we were unable to send the email. "They contained themselves well and they were praying for him in their own little spirit. !..FOUND HIM @theshawnjones85. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. If only then I knew that would be my last time talking to you I would have hugged you a little longer or remembered to take a picture with you," Williams wrote. One of his nominees was former pastor Ron Peri, who is also the CEO of The . You will truly be missed!" I can't wait to hear some more music from this guy and his band.' If I was the devil I'd hate me too!! Fans stood their in shock as band members went to help him. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. So here we are. We can't be "one nation, under God" when we're not all seen as God's own. Thats why we view every news story through the lens of faith. He began singing with his band of believers shortly after 8 p.m. at The Event Center in Pensacola, Florida. Pastor Shawn Jones (R.I.P.) Drag images here or select from your computer for Rev Shawn Michael Jones Sr. memorial. So I think it was his drive that kept him going," Jones' cousin, Brandy Lee-Harris, told The Christian Post. "It's hard to wrap my head around the thought that I will never see your smile again. 2,145 were here. she added. He played a real big role in many lives. It was his passion. Writer. Pastor Jones was the only son of Christopher Edgar Jones and Sarah Diane Jones. "He had suffered a blood clot about 8 months ago. The group was born in 2000 and went from performing at The First Baptist Church in Rockford, Alabama, to all over the country. We will always love you @theshawnjones85," the group said in an Instagram post. I know some folks that got stroke and they died a long time ago," he said. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1. Is not still a miraculous healing if it comes through medical care and treatment? It has not been officially announced what caused the pastor's death, and his bandmates have not gone public with any comments as yet. "Everyone went into shock. Rest well, my friend and brother. Some medical people at the event immediately attempted to revive the gospel singer until emergency responders arrived, and many among the attendees prayed for the pastor as medics tried to bring him back. Spiritual Coach & Head Honcho of Unfit Christian & the Unfit Christian Congregation. Is Ant Clemons Related to Clarence Clemons? It had a little jazzy feel to it and this was my first time hearing him but I was very impressed. It was a nice show," Kenneth Woodson, manager of The Event Center, recalled to The Christian Post of the Shawn Jones & The Believers band Monday evening. "And one would wonder why you praising God and doctor said you had a light stroke. to quickly search for other people with . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Remembering the Legend - Pastor Shawn Jones. You'll be in another state by the weekend.' IVE COME TOO FAR TO TURN AROUND!!!! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. To contact us or to submit an article, click here. 'Jesus Revolution' leaves out the tough stuff but gets the music right, Sacked chaplain to appeal after losing employment tribunal case. The church and Jones' supporters are holding The Shawn Jones Legacy Concert on Monday, Nov. 27, at 6:00 pm, as well as a memorial service on Tuesday morning atPilgrim Rest Baptist Church. This weekend the Southern Gospel Quartet world lost a rising star--Pastor Shawn Jones died on stage during a performance Saturday night in Pensacola, FL. "He was truly a man of God. Add to your scrapbook. When I woke up I realized that a lot of people had called from everywhere. original sound. I've got a grand baby now. The 32-year-old gospel singer and founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones, has collapsed and died while singing "Worthy He Is" on stage in an incident on Saturday night that has left his congregants shocked and saddened. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. As I finished preaching, sat down in the seat, pastor got the mic, gave it back to me and say gimme just a little bit more," the late preacher is recordedsaying. We will keep his family in our prayers. Hope youll give us another try and check out some other articles. Gospel singer, Pastor Shawn Jones passed away on November 18. 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Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Sporting thigh-high leather boots to add inches to her height, the star opted for . After the preacher's death, however, she has decided to heed the warning from her body. You can watch the LIVE homegoing service below on Tuesday morning and afternoon: According to The Christian Post, shortly after Jones began singing "Worthy Is He," he passed out on stage to the shock of the audience. Our sincerest. Sorry! Shawn Jones, gospel singer and the founding pastor of the New Thing Empowerment Church in Auburn, Alabama, collapsed and died during a performance with his band recently in Pensacola, Florida. And you laughed and said "you bout right." Yes, the woman at the well touched the hem of Jesus garment and became healed, but Jesus is no longer physically walking this earth. This hits so close to home for me. Shortly after he began singing Worthy Is He he fatally collapsed on stage. Shawn Jones, gospel singer and the founding pastor of the New Thing Empowerment Church in Auburn, Alabama, collapsed and died during a performance with his band recently in Pensacola, Fla. Jones was 32. Some people showed up unaware that the would-be star of Reynolds' Sunday night show died. He appreciates how the JBC family hungers for the Word of God and serves Christ aggressively. Government Bouncers on Your Church's Front Door? And you just never know what is gonna take place. I think everybody did what they felt was right in trying to revive him until the EMT got here. "Let me tell you how I know that He's good all the time. Jones made the revelation at the Miracle Missionary Baptist Churchin Alexander City, Alabama, in what was meant to be an encouraging testimonyduring the anniversary celebration of female gospel group Ruth Black Burns & The Harmonetteson Aug. 27, 2016. He shared their arrival in Florida on his Instagram, and even the groups Facebookpage. He took some water and he drank some more water (for a second time), sat down and was speaking and he passed out," Woodson told the Post. On Vicki Yohe, Paula White, and the art of blackface in the pulpit. Fans were excited and praising God while gospel singer and pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones sang with his band. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? You will truly be missed!" | (Photo: Facebook) Gospel singer and founding pastor of New Thing Empowerment Church, Shawn Jones, began singing with his band of believers shortly after 8 p.m. at The Event Center in Pensacola, Florida, on Saturday. Click here to subscribe to the Charisma News newsletter. Then it appeared that Jones was having trouble.