Voddie Tharon Baucham, Jr. (March 11, 1969 – September 25, 2025) was an influential American pastor, theologian, and author, widely known for his teaching on family discipleship, cultural apologetics, and biblical authority. Born in Los Angeles, he came to faith during his college years and went on to earn degrees from Houston Baptist University, Southwestern and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminaries, along with further study at Oxford. Over his career he pastored churches, founded Voddie Baucham Ministries, and in 2015 moved to Lusaka, Zambia, to serve for nearly a decade as Dean of Theology at African Christian University. In 2025 he returned to the U.S. and became a founding faculty member of Founders Seminary in Cape Coral, Florida. ChurchLeaders+3Wikipedia+3CHVN Radio+3

According to an announcement by Founders Ministries, Baucham died on September 25, 2025, after suffering an “emergency medical incident.” CHVN Radio+2Christian Post+2 His death came after prior health struggles: in 2021 he was diagnosed with heart failure and underwent major surgery including bypass procedures. ChurchLeaders+2Christian Post+2 He is survived by his wife, Bridget, their nine children, and grandchildren. Christian Post+2Wikipedia+2 His passing has prompted widespread reflection and tribute across evangelical and Christian communities, mourning the end of a life devoted to preaching the gospel and equipping Christians for cultural engagement.