Pastor Zachery Tims Found Dead in New York Hotel Room
Zachery Tims – the senior pastor, founder and CEO of the New Destiny Christian Center in Orlando, Florida – was found dead on the floor of his New York City hotel room on Friday.
According to CNN, Tims, 42, was found by a cleaning lady at the W Hotel in Times Square and was pronounced dead at the scene once emergency services arrived.
The news of his death shocked the 8,000 member congregation of his church, that was originally founded in 1996.
“I was shocked to hear of Pastor Tims passing. I will miss you and am thanking God for the time you were here. Go rest high on that mountain,” one member posted on the church’s official Facebook page.
“Forever grateful to Dr. Tims and NDCC. Our daughter and son in law began their Christian journey with Pastor Tims. On this sad day we want to send our condolences to his family and flock and simply say … Thank you! His life and ministry were not in vain,” another wrote.
While the official cause of death has yet to be released, sources familiar with the investigation revealed that a glassine envelope containing white powder was found in Tims’ pocket. That powder will be tested to determine if it’s cocaine, heroin or any other drug.
Tims is survived by his ex-wife, Riva Tims, and their four children Zoelle, Zachery III, Zahria and Zion.
via CNN
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Posted: August 16, 2011
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Aug 16, 2011
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY. THEREFORE YOU ARE INEXCUSABLE O MAN, WHOEVER YOU ARE WHO JUDGE, FOR WHATEVER YOU JUDGE ANOTHER YOU CONDEMN YOURSELF; FOR YOU WHO JUDGE PRACTICE THE SAME THINGS.
Aug 16, 2011
……"Come Jesus……come"!
Aug 16, 2011
I am skeptical in believing a minister on drugs, Nope! I
Aug 16, 2011
http://youtu.be/wGXMPvE1Hd4
Aug 16, 2011
WOW…WAS IT NESSASERY TO CONDEMN…LORD WE NEED YOU NOW! AWESOME MAN OF GOD!
Aug 16, 2011
Another hypocrite found with mysterious white powder & gets to meet his invisible man in the sky!! RIP SCAM ARTIST!!
Aug 16, 2011
my prayers go out to his family and church family. no judging, please.
Aug 16, 2011
Cuz, i believe it is so easy for people to judge. We need to spend more time looking at ourselves, instead of seeing what is wrong with the next person. We are just one slip away. We must stay prayful and loving for one another. I do!
Aug 16, 2011
I don't think they are judging…. But it's a what and see…
Aug 16, 2011
GOD IS MERCIFUL AND LET HIM HAVE MERCY ON PASTOR TIMS
Aug 16, 2011
Gone ahead and drop to one knee!
Aug 16, 2011
I just had read about this was the first time I had heard about hes problems . I hope his family stay's strong and and to keep the faith.
Aug 16, 2011
We cannot judge noone because all have fell short of the glory it is really noone's business what the cause of death was he has one creator/judge and he already knows the cause and the final answer so be mindful of his family and "let go and let God"!
Aug 17, 2011
I loved pastor zachery tims I used to watch him on a regular basis on the word network tbn he was awesome he had such a good sense of humor he did everything he could to get the word of god out to the people so they would understand god word he was funny he had a good spirit one thing I have to say he touched my spirit he have a beautifol wife and family ive heard her preach too she can minister my prayers go out to his family keep them in your prayers and pray his wife strength in the lord no one can judge only god is our judge and he will always be the only judge we have I just found out about the passing of pastor zachery tims I just couldn't believe it but god has no age limit for his angels when its time to go home we cant resist it hes at peace resting in the heavenly place where we all have to try to make it to RIP pastor you will be missed god bless you reba and your family you will make it thru this much love in jesus name Amen.
Aug 17, 2011
You will be missed
Sep 2, 2011
agreed virginia