Roland Emil Niednagel Jr.

Roland Niednagel, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed from this life on December 25, 2012, into the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, after a valiant battle with cancer. Roland was born April 5, 1946 in Evansville, Indiana.

Roland was a pastor and church planter for over 35 years, most recently as the senior pastor of Bible Fellowship Church for 16 years. Six years ago he left the pastorate to give his life to training leaders and pastors on six continents. He was passionate about training leaders, and designed an academy “without walls”, called G-ANGeL, for the developing world. Thousands have been taught and trained in the academy’s methods of following Jesus’ model of leadership multiplication. He also mentored and coached countless leaders who were recipients of his wisdom, and his willingness to invest his life and experience in others.

He graduated from Florida State University, held a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Roland is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne, son Matt (Petra), daughter Miriam (Joe), son Michael and daughter Melissa; step-children Jalena (Edmond), Crystal (Brock), David (Jessica), Jeff, 11 grandchildren, brothers Paul (Lynn), David (Judy), Jon (Barbara), and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Phyllis and Roland Sr., and his first wife, Christine.

A celebration of Roland’s life will be held Saturday, Janaury 5, 2013, 11:00 A.M. at Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston St., Ventura.

Private family burial will take place at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to continue the Academy. You may donate to: Global Training Network/Niednagel,

PMB 449, 7558 W. Thunderbird Rd. #1, Peoria, AZ 85381.

Visitation will take place Thursday, January 3, 2013, 4:00 P.M.until 8:00 P.M. at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home. 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura.