Bishop Marvin Winans Recovers After Collapsing During Service
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Bishop Marvin Winans, the 66-year-old pastor of Perfecting Faith Church, experienced a health scare during a church service in Toledo, Ohio last Wednesday. Video footage shows Winans suddenly losing consciousness and collapsing while addressing the congregation1.
In a Facebook Live update on Saturday, Winans attributed the incident to dehydration, stating, “The doctor thinks it might have been dehydration. So often we work ourselves too much and that seems to have been the problem”2. He reassured supporters that he is in good overall health, with no lasting effects from the episode.
Winans expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support he received, saying, “I appreciate all of the prayers and all of the support. It is wonderful to know that people care about you and they love you”3. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of proper hydration and self-care, especially for those with demanding schedules.
