{"id":14454,"date":"2020-10-06T14:04:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T18:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/?p=14454"},"modified":"2020-10-06T14:04:03","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T18:04:03","slug":"prominent-megachurch-pastor-john-hagee-tests-positive-for-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/news\/2020\/10\/prominent-megachurch-pastor-john-hagee-tests-positive-for-covid-19","title":{"rendered":"Prominent Megachurch Pastor John Hagee Tests Positive for COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 80-year-old author and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, was recently diagnosed with COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n

The announcement was made during a live-streamed service by his son, Pastor Matt Hagee, giving more detail about his father\u2019s prognosis,\u00a0<\/span>Christian Headlines<\/span><\/em>\u00a0reports.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hagee\u2019s son shared that his doctors were able to identify the virus early. His father is \u201cfeeling well enough to be frustrated with everybody in a white coat and a stethoscope.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cHe wanted me to tell you that he covets your prayers and that he asks you to pray for him daily, not only that he makes a speedy recovery but that he looks forward to seeing you again at Cornerstone very soon,\u201d his son added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hagee\u2019s son asked for prayers for his father and for others who were battling the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs it is a reality in our lives, we also have a promise that we serve a God who is a Healer,\u201d Hagee said.<\/span><\/p>\n

John and Matt successfully filed a lawsuit back in July against the local government\u2019s restriction on in-person classes, as the family wanted to start classes back up in August,\u00a0<\/span>The Christian Post<\/span><\/em>\u00a0reported.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPlaintiffs hold a sincere religious belief and seek to educate, and have their children educated, through the in-person instruction of Plaintiffs\u2019 religious, educational institution to further those sincere beliefs,\u201d the lawsuit asserted.<\/span><\/p>\n

John Hagee has been a fervent advocate of End Times theology and believed COVID-19 was a sign of what’s to come. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the beginning of the year, Hagee shared a message that described the coronavirus as a \u201cdress rehearsal for the new world order.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur economy sunk to the worst since the Great Depression, as we watched power-hungry dictators trample our freedoms in an extended crisis intended to crush the hope of the people. Make no mistake \u2026 the Great Tribulation is coming, and it will be worse,\u201d Hagee said.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will continue to pray for Pastor Hagee and his family during this time.<\/span><\/p>\n