Rev Dr John Edmund Haggai 是上帝赐给教会的一位伟大属灵领袖，他爱主的心志并使万民藉着主耶稣基督的福音得救和转化，藉着哈该领袖课程深深影响我的生命及事奉领导。感谢上帝有如此伟大的属灵榜样激励我们不住的为主耶稣向万民作见证！在基督里安息吧！

凌玉明牧师

Dr. John Edmund Haggai will always be a name living in my memory as he was responsible for sponsoring my leadership training in Kihei, East Lipoa, Maui, Hawaii, USA way back April to May, 2010 together with other gentlemen coming from all over the world. Dr. Haggai always had a positive and a warm, friendly approach to all Christian men of numerous denominations including Roman Catholics. It was a pity that I could not meet him directly in person in Maui as a video conference from Atlanta, Georgia was the only possible way at that time to interact with him. (He had to be with his wife, Christine, who was at that time suffering from Alzheimers.) But I did remember his remarks when he wanted to meet “The Professor from the Philippines” from the group which was yours truly and asked me how I was. It was a very touching moment really because it appeared like a Grandfather was casually asking how I was and how I was doing in the course so far. In fact, I remember during that conversation, he even asked me, “How do you feel now that you are among many Protestants?”. And I immediately answered, “It makes no difference Dr. Haggai, Sir. I have made many friends with them.” We both laughed after my reply. I realized that Dr. Haggai just wanted me to feel relaxed, at home, and at ease since the entire course was going to last a full 25 day period. I take this opportunity once again to thank Dr. Haggai for making it possible for me to open my eyes, heart, and mind about Christianity and the Christian World as a whole. Dr. Haggai also made me understand the spirit and wisdom of Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue. Thank you very much Dr. John Edmund Haggai! Rest well in the hands of the Lord!

The famous English novelist, poet Mary Ann Evans, known as George Eliot, said so eloquently:

Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but to pour them all out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.

This describes my time with John, knowing him during my time living in Atlanta.

The mark this great man of God has left will endure for ever.

John Haggai was my beloved brother-in-law. After my husband passed away, John called me every evening to ask if I’d had a good day … and to wish me a good evening.. I asked about his day and he always replied …”sensational!”

He always ended his call with the words … “remember … I love you.” and told him I loved him as well..

He will be missed more than I can imagine.. He was a powerful servant of God.

I had the awesome privilege of working in the Brisbane office as Administrator in the 1980’s. Knowing this exceptional man of God changed my life forever. He was bold for Jesus and never flinched to talk about money. His style and presentation of Mission, I believe is unmatched in this world. And yes even in the face of criticism, he was relentless in getting the Gospel out through Nationals. This way of Mission, I believe (with all my heart), is the most powerful method of evangelising.
And so now this precious man, Dr John Edmund Haggai is resting from his labours.
May his memory and work go on in strength until Jesus appears on earth bringing Dr John with Him.
Amen and Selah!
Jean and Jeff Sheehan
Brisbane
Australia