John Jacobs (evangelist)
John Jacobs | |
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| Born | July 3, 1959 United States |
| Occupation | Evangelist |
| Spouse |
Ruthanne
(m. 1984; div. 2000) |
| Children | 1 |
John Jacobs (born July 3, 1959) is an American evangelist. He is the founder of the Power Team[2] (which he ran for 27 years) and the Next Generation Power Force.[3][4]
Like other ministries that Jacobs has been involved in, the Power Team and the Next Generation Power Force performs feats of strength in conjunction with their evangelism pursuits.[5]
Jacobs had a guest role, in an episode of the television series Walker, Texas Ranger. The star of the show, Chuck Norris, is a friend of Jacobs.[6]
In 2002, the Power Team filed for bankruptcy protection.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Jacobs lives in Greenville, North Carolina, and his present ministry is based in The Woodlands, Texas.[citation needed]
In May 2000, Jacobs divorced his wife Ruthanne.[8]
Media
[edit]- John Jacobs & The Power Team – 1990 Frontline Records, 1 hour VHS video (V09085)
- John Jacobs & The Power Team – 1990 Frontline Records, CD (CD09085) & Cassette (C09085)
References
[edit]- ^ Butcher, Andy (2000). "'Power Team' Founder Jacobs Divorces". Charisma. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ Grang, Meg (1988-02-06). "John Jacobs and His Team of Muscular Christians Give New Meaning to the Power of Faith". People. Archived from the original on 2017-09-24. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ^ "Jon Jacobs Retires From The Power Team". Charisma. 2002. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ "SRJ Launches New Company for Power Team Founder John Jacobs". Archived from the original on 2007-05-14.
- ^ Mazer, Sharon (1994). "The Power Team: Muscular Christianity and the Spectacle of Conversion". TDR. 38 (4): 162–188. doi:10.2307/1146430. JSTOR 1146430.
- ^ "John Jacobs' Next Generation Power Force: Quick Facts". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08.
- ^ "Charisma Magazine". Charisma Magazine.
- ^ "Charisma Magazine".
External links
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