{"id":10235,"date":"2026-08-20T22:56:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opinionview71.com\/?p=10235"},"modified":"2026-08-20T22:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:56:00","slug":"the-worship-world-is-mourning-the-loss-of-a-beloved-figure-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opinionview71.com\/?p=10235","title":{"rendered":"The Worship World Is Mourning The Loss Of A Beloved Figure\u2026 See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The influential American gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader who helped shape modern praise and worship music, died on February 3, 2026, at age 81. Born in Kansas, Kenoly served in the U.S. Air Force and performed secular R&#038;B before devoting his life to Christian ministry. He achieved an international breakthrough with his 1992 live album *Lift Him Up*, which featured the iconic worship anthem \u201cAncient of Days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The influential American gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader who helped shape modern praise and worship music, died on February 3, 2026, at age 81. Born in Kansas, Kenoly served in the U.S. Air Force and performed secular R&#038;B before devoting his life to Christian ministry. He achieved an international breakthrough with his 1992 live album *Lift Him Up*, which featured the iconic worship anthem \u201cAncient of Days.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the 1990s and beyond, Ron Kenoly released numerous hit worship albums\u2014including *Jesus Is Alive*, *God Is Able*, and the Dove Award-winning *Welcome Home*. Known for his energetic stage presence, large choir arrangements, and joyful delivery, he emphasized active audience participation, viewing his role not as a solo performer but as a guide helping congregations sing together.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the 1990s and beyond, Ron Kenoly released numerous hit worship albums\u2014including *Jesus Is Alive*, *God Is Able*, and the Dove Award-winning *Welcome Home*. Known for his energetic stage presence, large choir arrangements, and joyful delivery, he emphasized active audience participation, viewing his role not as a solo performer but as a guide helping congregations sing together\u2026.<strong>READ MORE BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The influential American gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader who helped shape modern praise and worship music, died on February 3, 2026, at age 81. 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