Lubbock pastor Jon Randles dies after battle with cancer

LUBBOCK—Jon Randles, pastor of Victory Life Church in Lubbock, died April 1 after an extended battle with cancer. He was 58.

Randles was known for his passion for evangelism, discipleship, missions, church growth and student ministry.

Randles co-founded Paradigm Bible Study in Lubbock in 1997, which has reached thousands of college students at Texas Tech University and other campuses. He traveled for many years giving talks at public and private high schools as well as businesses. He was also a sought-after speaker for college athletic teams, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) events, Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) conferences and student camps.

Randles pastored three Texas churches between 1977 and 1993 before starting the Jon Randles Evangelistic Association. He served as director of evangelism for the Baptist General Convention of Texas from 2007 to 2010 and became pastor at Victory Life Church in February 2014.

In March, Randles was privileged to serve as chaplain for both the Texas Senate and the U.S. Congress. He was a graduate of Hardin-Simmons University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Funeral services are being finalized but are tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. on Monday, April 6, at First Baptist Church in Lubbock.