Late Bro. G. John
John Gollapalli · “Radio John garu” · the Walking Bible
Pastor, Bible teacher, songwriter and radio evangelist for more than four decades, Brother John was called to His Glory on Thursday, 11 January 2007, in Chicago. This page gathers the announcement, a tribute, the song he wrote and tuned, and photographs shared by family and friends.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.2 Timothy 4:7
Called to His Glory
With very heavy heart and deep sorrow, we inform you that our dear brother and great Servant of God Bro. John Gollapalli, popularly known as Radio John garu, was called to HIS Glory on 11th January 2007, Thursday early hours, in Chicago. He had been suffering from heart problems for about a year.
He was pastoring a big church in Chicago, doing a great ministry and holding Holy Convocations every year. He was also known as the Walking Bible because of his tremendous, in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures. He was a good Bible teacher and preacher, and delivered messages on the radio for many decades. He was a true man of God.
- Known as
- Radio John garu · Walking Bible
- Home-call
- Thursday, 11 January 2007, Chicago
- Ministry
- Pastor, Bible teacher, radio evangelist (42 years)
- Fellowship
- Co-worker with Bro. Bakht Singh
A Servant of God Remembered
Our beloved Brother John Gollapalli (G. John), Servant of God, known to many as Radio John and fittingly called the Walking Bible, is no more with us. Brother John went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2007 and joined the great cloud of witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ. His departure is a loss to us but certainly an eternal gain to him, as he is now with the Lord whose he is and whom he served so fervently.
Brother John, after receiving the Lord as his personal Savior, responded to His call to full-time ministry at an early age. All through his walk with the Lord and ministry, he remained in close fellowship with Brother Bakht Singh, a man of God. Perceiving the grace that was given to him by the Lord Jesus Christ, Brother Bakht Singh gave him the right hand of fellowship and used him to minister God's Word even in Holy Convocations held in India, Europe and the USA.
Fluent in both Telugu and English, Brother John shared God's Word to groups, both large and small, in simplicity, clarity and in the power of the Holy Spirit. His steadfast radio ministry of 42 years took the gospel to many thousands of people in India and in the surrounding countries. Only eternity will reveal the fruit of his labors in the presence of the Lord, the righteous judge.
Yehovaa Naa Balamaa
“Yehovah Naa Balamaa Yadaardhamayinadi Nee Naamam” was written and tuned by Rev. G. John. Listen here, or download the recording and the lyrics.
Yehovaa Naa Balamaa యెహోవా నా బలమా
Lyrics & tune: Rev. G. John · Andhra Kraisthava Keerthanalu No. 258
Photographs & Keepsakes
Scanned photographs, letters and keepsakes from Brother John's life and ministry. Tap any picture to view it full size.
Funeral Service Pictures
Photographs from the funeral service held in Chicago, January 2007.
