GMF is sad to share that WFTV in Orlando has confirmed that Dr. Zachery Tims, senior pastor and founder of New Destiny Christian Center (NDCC) in Apopka, FL, has died. The cause of death is not available at this time. He was 42.
Dr. Tims founded NDCC in 1996. It has grown to a congregation of over 8,000 people, according to the church’s website. He was not only a well known pastor, but an author, life coach, prominent TV personality and frequent host on TBN’s “Praise the Lord.”
In addition to pastoring, Dr. Tims released a music project on the Zion Records label in 2006 entitled ‘Dr. Zachery Tims Presents’ A New Praise. Most recently, he was the host of the Orlando radio show, “102 Gospel Jamz.”
Please join GMF in keeping his family and church in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
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I remember him on tbn well he was very cheerful and to me very much like a pastor i believe i have enjoyed tbn a few times when listening to him as well I pray for his entire church and entire family and the Lady that borne him the Beautiful kids Riva Timms may GOD BLESS HELP THEIR STRENGTH IN JESUS NAME AMEN
We here in Minnesota are sad. He will be so missed