Jack Hibbs Honors Charlie Kirk: “He Has Finished His Race, We Will See Him in the Everlasting Kingdom”

By The Blogging Hounds The nation continues to mourn the shocking death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, but for those who knew him best, the grief is mingled with hope. Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills—who personally discipled Kirk for years—issued a moving statement remembering the young leader as a fearless…

By The Blogging Hounds

The nation continues to mourn the shocking death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, but for those who knew him best, the grief is mingled with hope. Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills—who personally discipled Kirk for years—issued a moving statement remembering the young leader as a fearless defender of both America and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Faithful Witness in the Public Arena
“I have had the honor of knowing Charlie Kirk well and personally for many years now,” Hibbs said. “I cannot express how incredibly proud I have been of his faithful Christian witness and the way he honored the Lord Jesus Christ with his life.” Kirk, only 31 at the time of his passing, had become a towering voice for conservative values, biblical truth, and national renewal. Hibbs described him as “an intellectual giant, a very compassionate young man, and one who was tirelessly devoted to this nation’s welfare and our glorious republic.”

More Than Politics: A Life Anchored in Christ
Beyond the rallies, debates, and national headlines, Hibbs pointed to Kirk’s unwavering commitment to Christ as his greatest legacy. “Nothing was more important to Charlie than knowing Jesus Christ,” Hibbs reflected. “Whenever Charlie debated anyone—no matter how mean, ugly, or abusive they were to him—Charlie always shared the gospel, the doctrine of the Cross, and the hope of eternal life for anyone who would turn to Him in faith.”

“He Has Finished His Race”
Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4:7, Hibbs said Kirk’s passing marks the completion of his earthly course. “Charlie has now finished his race, his earthly course, and we celebrate his glorious graduation into the presence of Jesus Christ,” he wrote. Yet Hibbs emphasized that the mission remains for those left behind: “It is now up to us to carry on the love, the defense, and the courage that Charlie had in proclaiming Christ in America.”

A Call to National Repentance and Renewal
Hibbs’ words strike a prophetic note: Kirk’s vision was not simply for a political revival, but for a spiritual one. He believed that America could only be great again in God’s eyes if it turned back to Him in all things. In his final years, Kirk openly declared that the only hope for the nation was repentance, revival, and obedience to God’s Word. Hibbs echoed that conviction: “Charlie’s glowing vision was that our nation would soon honor God and be great in His eyes by turning back to Him in all things.”

The Everlasting Kingdom
For Hibbs and millions of Christians mourning Kirk’s death, the promise of eternal life transforms sorrow into hope. “We will see Charlie soon in the everlasting Kingdom of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,” Hibbs said. His words remind believers that death is not the end but the doorway into Christ’s eternal presence—a truth that Kirk himself boldly proclaimed in life and now embodies in death.

Conclusion
Charlie Kirk’s death is a devastating loss for America’s conservative movement and for the church. Yet, as Pastor Hibbs declared, his race is finished, his witness complete, and his reward secure in the everlasting kingdom. The torch now passes to the next generation, who must carry forward both his courage for truth and his uncompromising proclamation of Christ.

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