In this Protestia article, staff writers report that prominent worship leader Brian Doerksen, known for classics such as “Refiner’s Fire” and “Come Now Is the Time to Worship,” has died at age 61 after a battle with stage 4 cancer.
- Brian Doerksen passed away in his sleep following a prolonged fight with stage 4 cancer; his family announced the news on Facebook.
- He was best known for writing and leading widely sung modern worship songs including “Come Now Is the Time to Worship,” “Refiner’s Fire,” “Faithful One,” “Creation Calls,” “Hope of the Nations,” and “Today (As For Me and My House).”
- Doerksen rose to prominence through his long association with Vineyard Music before later recording with Integrity Music, becoming one of the defining voices of the contemporary worship movement.
- He served as a worship pastor, helped plant The Bridge Church in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and later mentored the next generation of worship leaders as director of Prairie Bible Institute’s School of Worship Arts.
- His contributions were recognized with a Dove Award, a Juno Award, multiple GMA Canada Covenant Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
- The Christian community is being asked to keep Doerksen’s family in prayer following the announcement of his death.
Read the full story:
https://protestia.com/2026/07/21/prominent-worship-leader-brian-doerksen-refiners-fire-come-now-is-the-time-to-worship-dies-at-61/
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