John Jacobs
BornJuly 3, 1959
United States
OccupationEvangelist
Spouse
Ruthanne
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(m. 1984; div. 2000)​
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Children1

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

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

References

  1. ^ Butcher, Andy (2000). "'Power Team' Founder Jacobs Divorces". Charisma. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Jon Jacobs Retires From The Power Team". Charisma. 2002. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  4. ^ "SRJ Launches New Company for Power Team Founder John Jacobs". Archived from the original on 2007-05-14.
  5. ^ Mazer, Sharon (1994). "The Power Team: Muscular Christianity and the Spectacle of Conversion". TDR. 38 (4): 162–188. doi:10.2307/1146430. JSTOR 1146430.
  6. ^ "John Jacobs' Next Generation Power Force: Quick Facts". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08.
  7. ^ "Charisma Magazine". Charisma Magazine.
  8. ^ "Charisma Magazine".

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