'We Lost a Holy Hero, a Prophet': 6 Christian Pastors, Authors React to Eugene Peterson's Death

By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, October 23, 2018

3. Pete Greig

Pete Greig, a pastor, author, and founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, in an October 4, 2016 video. | (Screenshot: YouTube/Seebed)

Pete Greig, a pastor, author, and founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, also spoke of the great impact Peterson had on his life.

"Many emotions as the news reaches me: Eugene Peterson went to be with his Savior today. Impossible to articulate the depth of his influence upon my life. The man who taught me how to live well, and how to pastor with integrity, has shown us all how to die well..." Greig tweeted.

"Among his final words were, 'Let's go.' And his joy: my, oh my; the man remained joyful right up to his blessed end, smiling frequently," he added.

"In such moments it's best for all mortal flesh to keep silence. But if you have to say something say this: 'Holy, Holy, Holy.'"

Greig linked to what he described as "one of the most thoughtful tributes" about Peterson in the form of a 2016 video profile directed by Greg Fromholz, available on YouTube.