The Christian world is mourning the passing of longtime evangelist and television minister James Robison, founder of LIFE Outreach International and co-host of the influential Christian television program LIFE Today. Robison passed away on May 17 at the age of 82.
The announcement was confirmed by the ministry he founded alongside his wife Betty Robison. In a statement, LIFE Outreach International honored Robison's decades-long commitment to sharing the Gospel and serving the poor around the world.
For more than six decades, Robison stood as one of the most recognizable voices in evangelical broadcasting. Through crusades, television ministry, humanitarian aid projects, and international outreach efforts, he impacted millions across generations. His television ministry expanded globally, bringing Christian teaching, interviews, and humanitarian awareness into homes across more than 100 nations.
Beyond the pulpit and television screen, Robison became widely respected for his humanitarian work. Under his leadership, LIFE Outreach International launched feeding initiatives, clean-water programs, emergency relief campaigns, and aid efforts serving vulnerable communities worldwide. The ministry became known not only for preaching faith, but for tangible acts of compassion.
Robison's personal testimony deeply shaped his ministry. Born from sexual assault and raised amid difficult circumstances, he frequently spoke about redemption, healing, forgiveness, and the transforming power of faith. His life story became central to his preaching and inspired countless listeners facing hardship and brokenness.
Throughout his ministry career, Robison maintained close relationships with major evangelical leaders and public figures, becoming an influential voice within American Christian culture and media. Yet many supporters remember him most for his passionate preaching style, heartfelt calls to repentance, and emphasis on helping the poor and forgotten.
His partnership with Betty Robison also became a defining feature of the ministry. Together, the couple built LIFE Today into one of the most enduring Christian television programs in the world, combining faith-based interviews with humanitarian advocacy and encouragement for viewers.
At the time of publication, no official cause of death has been publicly released.
Tributes from pastors, ministry leaders, broadcasters, and viewers continue pouring in across social media, with many honoring Robison's lifelong dedication to evangelism, compassion, and global outreach.
James Robison is survived by his wife Betty Robison, their family, and the worldwide ministry network he helped establish through LIFE Outreach International.
