| John Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| 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 (which he ran for 27 years) and the Next Generation Power Force.
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.
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.
In 2002, the Power Team filed for bankruptcy protection.
Personal life
Jacobs lives in Greenville, North Carolina, and his present ministry is based in The Woodlands, Texas.
In May 2000, Jacobs divorced his wife Ruthanne.
Media
- 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
- 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".
