Christian Author, Filmmaker Warren Marcus Dies at 74
After a lengthy bout with cancer, Christian author, filmmaker and television producer Warren Marcus passed away Monday evening at 74, with his wife of many years, Donna, by his side.
In late October, Marcus’ family called for prayer for him through social media as he fought for his life. Donna Marcus said in October she and her family were “overwhelmed” by the prayer response for her husband.
Marcus wrote the Charisma House book “The Priestly Prayer of the Blessing” in 2018, which also included an accompanying 30-day journey to unlocking God’s ancient secret of blessing titled “Praying the Priestly Prayer.”
After receiving his salvation 1974, Marcus became an avid student of God’s Word. In the 1980s, Marcus was ordained in the Southern Baptist denomination as a Messianic Jewish minister.
Marcus formerly served as executive producer for Sid Roth’s “It’s Supernatural,” weekly television program. Roth paid tribute to him Tuesday on Facebook:
“While we here are saddened at the loss of our dear friend, we know he is happier than he ever has been now that he is where we all long to be—in the arms of Yeshua,” Roth wrote. “We were blessed enough to work alongside Warren for many years on ‘It’s Supernatural!’ as he led our TV, Radio and Development department through many changes at our ministry, including developing programs for the ‘It’s Supernatural!’ Network and Middle East Television.
“His prolific career as a film maker helped impact generations for the Messiah as the creator behind beloved children’s programs SuperBook and our own Supernatural Sid. However, nothing compared to his heart for the Jewish people and his hope that one day all of Israel would be saved. We ask that you please keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time.”
Popular author Pastor Todd Coconato wrote on Facebook that he had the pleasure of meeting Marcus at the Sid Roth show and spent some time with him at the National Religious Broadcasters conference in 2022.
“This was a quality man of God who had such a pure and loving heart,” Coconato says. “So kind and sincere. Heaven has gained a general. We honor him, his life and ministry. Thank you for all of the lives you touched.”
Marcus also produced inspirational television programs for Dr. Jerry Falwell’s Inspiration Network in Charlotte, North Carolina and worked for the Christian Broadcasting Network, where he produced the animated Bible series for children, “Superbook” and “Flying House,” which was translated into a multitude of languages and distributed worldwide.
Friend Toochukwu Anyachonkeya, a model, actor and poet, wrote this about Marcus on Facebook: “God rest the soul of Warren Marcus in Jesus’ name. When we first met in 2009, he bought my poetry book and supported my acting career by hiring me for many parts on Sid Roth’s ‘It’s Supernatural.’ I was blessed to have over a decade of favor and love from him. He was always smiling and glorifying God.”
Another friend and former coworker, Melanie Nothnagle, wrote: “Thank you, Warren, for your kind, gentle and Godly spirit. You were always smiling and brought laughter. I’m thankful for your time together at Sid Roth and know you are a blessing in the glory of God.” {eoa}
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Shawn A. Akers is the online editor at Charisma Media.
