Kyle Lake, pastor of University Baptist Church (UBC) and the author of two recent books, died after being electrocuted during a Sunday-morning baptismal service yesterday.

Lake, 33, was partially submerged while performing the Sunday-morning baptism in front of a crowd of more than 800 attendees, according to Relevant Books, Lake's publisher. He was electrocuted after grabbing a microphone so the crowd could hear him speak. The woman he was baptizing was not injured, as she apparently had not yet stepped into the water.

Lake was the pastor for the last seven years at UBC and is the author of two books published by Relevant Books, Understanding God's Will and the new release (re)Understanding Prayer.

"Kyle meant a lot to us, and we're obviously shocked and saddened about his death," said Cameron Strang, president of Relevant Media Group. "Our prayers go out to his family and church.

“We're grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with Kyle on two phenomenal books. It's reassuring to know that the printed word is permanent, and many, many lives will still be impacted by his life and message through these works.”

Lake is survived by his wife and three young children. Funeral services are pending.

The family would like donations in lieu of flowers to be sent to University Baptist Church. Donations may be sent to 1701 Dutton Avenue, Waco, TX 76706.

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