Kim Clement died on November 23, 2016, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 60 years old. He died at his home in South Africa.
WHO IS KIM CLEMENT?
Kim Clement (September 30, 1956 – November 23, 2016) was an American-South African Christian evangelist and spiritual healer who claimed to speak with a divine voice that gave him his prophecies which covered topics such as politics and pop culture.
His preaching career began when he was five years old but reached worldwide fame after moving to South Africa where he gained millions of followers among the country’s Christian population.
Clement believed that God told him through a supernatural voice in his head that he was the fourth Elijah. He gained controversy for some of his prophecies, specifically those about Hillary Clinton’s presidential victory and Osama bin Laden’s death.
WHERE WAS HE BORN?
Clement was born in South Africa on September 30, 1956. His parents were both Evangelical preachers, so he spent much of his youth traveling around the United States with them.
HIS METHODS:
He claimed that he could hear the voice of God and whatever the voice said, he would say it through whatever means necessary; whether that was by projecting it into a speaker at full volume or having someone write down what he said word-for-word as fast as possible for people who were seeking guidance.
WHY WAS HE CONTROVERSIAL?
Some people believed that he had healing powers and could cure them of illnesses, while others thought that some of his prophecies were a little too vague.
After he moved to South Africa, he started to gain a following in the country and soon became known as one of the most influential Christian preachers in the world.
WHAT ARE SOME OF HIS FAMOUS PROPHECIES?
One of Clement’s most famous prophecies came in 2006 when he predicted that then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton would win the election, but only after a “terrible time” in office.
He also prophesied about the death of Osama bin Laden, saying that the terrorist mastermind would be captured and that his death would be “glorious.”
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Clement said that he saw a vision of the Twin Towers collapsing and knew that America would never be the same.
WHAT IMPACT DID HE HAVE ON CHRISTIANITY?
Clement was well-known for mixing traditional evangelical preaching with modern-day pop culture references which made him very relatable to younger generations of Christians.
He also had a strong following on social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook where he regularly posted videos of himself preaching.
WHERE DID HE GO TO COLLEGE?
Clement attended several different colleges over the years but never graduated because he said that God spoke to him through a voice in his head during class one day and told him not to complete his degree.
FAMILY LIFE:
Clement was married to his wife, Julie, for over 30 years and the couple had two children together.
WHAT WERE THE UNIQUE THINGS HE WAS KNOWN FOR?
HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD
Kim Clement was known for being an American-South African Christian evangelist and spiritual healer who claimed to have a divine voice.
PROPHESYING ABOUT THE FUTURE
He was known for his prophecies, some of which were controversial. For example, he predicted that Hillary Clinton would win the 2008 election, but only after a “terrible time” in office.
ASKING FOR DONATIONS
Despite his fame, Clement was also criticized for asking for large donations from his followers. He claimed that God told him to ask for this money and that it would go towards helping people who needed food, shelter, and clothing.
RELATABILITY TO YOUNGER GENERATIONS
Clement was known for mixing traditional evangelical preaching with modern-day pop culture references.
STRONG SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Clement was well-known for having a strong following on social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook.
MIXING TRADITIONAL PREACHING WITH MODERN REFERENCES
One of the things that made Kim Clement so unique and relatable was his ability to mix traditional preaching with modern-day references that younger generations could understand.
Although he was very controversial and preached some controversial prophecies, Kim Clement is still remembered as one of the most influential evangelical preachers in modern times. Pancreatic cancer. He died at his home in South Africa on November 23, 2016. He was 60 years old.