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Dutch Sheets
BornWilliam Dutch Sheets
1954 (age 69–70)
Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materChrist For The Nations Institute
Occupation(s)Author, Speaker, Pastor, Businessman
Years active1979 – Present
Known forAuthor of best-selling book, Intercessory Prayer; GiveHim15 Daily Prayer Videos
Spouse Ceci ​(m. 1977)​
Children2
Websitedutchsheets.org
givehim15.com

Dutch Sheets (born William Dutch Sheets in 1954) is an American author, speaker, businessman, and pastor. Sheets has written over 20 books, many of which have been translated into over 30 languages. His international bestseller, Intercessory Prayer, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

Early life

Sheets was born in Ohio. Dutch’s father was a Nazarene Evangelist and Pastor. Sheets and his father co-authored the book, The Gold That Washed Ashore in 2007. Sheets grew up in Middletown, Ohio where he was quarterback for the local high school football team. Sheets began his undergraduate studies at Miami University of Ohio before transferring to Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He graduated with his degree in Biblical Studies in 1978.

Career

Dutch Sheets Ministries

In 1979, Sheets became the Worship Leader and Student Ministry Director at Christ for the Nations Institute where he was a student. In 1983, Sheets began one of many Professor positions he has held throughout his career. He taught at The Living Word Bible College in Middletown, Ohio from 1983 until 1986. He was an adjunct Professor at Christian Life School of Theology in Dallas, Texas from 1986 until 1999, as well as Christ for the Nations Institute, his alma mater. In 1991, Sheets founded Freedom Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was the Lead Pastor until 2010, when he stepped down from his role to dedicate more time to writing and speaking. In 2012, Sheets returned to Christ For the Nations Institute as the Executive Director, where he served for two years. In 2014, Sheets returned to full-time ministry to focus his efforts on writing, speaking, and teaching about prayer in America.

In 1997, Sheets founded Dutch Sheets Ministries where he is the acting CEO/President. Dutch Sheets Ministries is a teaching ministry that is focused on empowering Christians. Dutch is known for his apostolic and prophetic teaching style. Through his ministry, Sheets travels the world speaking at churches, schools, and conferences. Sheets has authored 23 books (including 3 as co-author), mostly focused on prayer and biblical teaching. Sheets’ teachings are also distributed online at his ministry’s website and mobile app.

In 2015, Sheets launched the now popular GiveHim15 daily prayer app where he encourages Christians around the globe to unite in prayer for 15 minutes each day. The daily posts are shared via the GiveHim15 mobile app as well as social media outlets, including a video recording of Sheets reading the daily post via YouTube. While Sheets does cover international prayer needs and current events, his primary focus is leading Christians in united prayer for America.

Intercessory Prayer

Sheets published his first book, Intercessory Prayer in 1996. Since it was first published, the critically acclaimed book has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying on behalf of oneself or others and this book examines the complexities of Christian prayer.

Bibliography

  • An Appeal To Heaven (Dutch Sheets Ministries, 2015) ISBN 978-1-5115-4007-0
  • Authority In Prayer: Praying With Power and Purpose (Bethany House Publishers, 2006) ISBN 978-0-7642-1173-7
  • Becoming Who You Are: Embracing the Power Of Your Identity In Christ (Bethany House Publishers, 2007, 2010) ISBN 978-0-7642-0848-5
  • Dream: Discovering God’s Purpose For Your Life (Bethany House Publishers, 2012) ISBN 978-0-7642-1021-1
  • The Essential Guide To Prayer: How To Pray With Power and Effectiveness (Bethany House Publishers, 2001) ISBN 978-0-7642-1837-8
  • Getting in God’s Face (Gospel Light Publications, 2006) ISBN 0830738010
  • Giants Will Fall (Dutch Sheets Ministries, 2018) ISBN 978-0-692-05863-3
  • God’s Timing For Your Life (Bethany House Publishers, 2001) ISBN 978-0-7642-1575-9
  • History Makers (co-author) (Bethany House Publishers, 2004) ISBN 978-0-7642-1584-1
  • How To Pray For Lost Loved Ones (Bethany House Publishers, 2001) ISBN 978-0-7642-1576-6
  • Intercessory Prayer: How God Can Use Your Prayers To Move Heaven and Earth (Bethany House Publishers, 1996) ISBN 978-0-7642-1787-6
  • Intercessory Prayer: How God Can Use Your Prayers To Move Heaven and Earth - Study Guide (Bethany House Publishers, 1996) ISBN 978-0-7642-1788-3
  • The Gold That Washed Ashore (co-author) (Scribe Book Company, 2007) ISBN 9760066939
  • The Pioneer Spirit (Independent Publisher, 2010) ISBN 978-1450747806
  • The Pleasure Of His Company: A Journey To Intimate Friendship With God (Bethany House Publishers, 2014) ISBN 978-0-7642-1333-5
  • The Power Of Hope (Charisma House, 2014) ISBN 978-1-62136-632-4
  • Praying for America (Gospel Light Publications, 2001) ISBN 0830728953
  • Praying Through Sorrows (co-author) (Destiny Image Publishing, 2005) ISBN 076842254X
  • Releasing the Prophetic Destiny Of a Nation (co-author) (Destiny Image Publishers, 2005) ISBN 0-7684-2284-1
  • The River of God (Gospel Light Publications, 1998) ISBN 0830720758
  • Second in Command (co-author) (Destiny Image Publishing, 2005) ISBN 0768422930
  • Watchman Prayer: Protecting Your Family, Home, and Community From the Enemy’s Schemes (Chosen Books, 2000, 2008) ISBN 978-0-8007-9940-3
  • The Way Back (Dutch Sheets Ministries, 2010, 2016, 2017) ISBN 978-0-692-79043-4

Awards and nominations

In 1995, Sheets was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus, Georgia.

Sheets was presented with The Gold Book Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association in recognition of 500,000 copies sold of Intercessory Prayer in August 2005.

Sheets was bestowed a Kentucky Colonel by Commonwealth of Kentucky twice. He was first presented with the title by Governor Ernie Fletcher in April 2004 and later by Governor Steven Beshear in February 2011. Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Sheets as Arkansas Traveler in February 2021. In May 2017, the Mayor of Baton Rouge awarded Sheets the Internationally Recognized Author title.

Personal life

Sheets married his wife Ceci in 1977. Together they have two children. Ceci is the acting COO of Dutch Sheets Ministries. Sheets supports several charities, financially and by volunteering.

Controversy

In 2015, Sheets launched a digital application called GiveHim15, with tools and prompts that help users spend 15 minutes in prayer each day. Following the 2020 Presidential Election, Sheets used the app as a real-time tool to guide Christians in prayer for the nation, the government, and the ongoing topic of possible election fraud. Sheets has gone on record saying that he is not registered with any major political party.

References

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  2. Baker Publishing to Acquire Regal Books at Publishers Weekly; by Lynn Garrett; published April 14, 2014; retrieved March 21, 2022
  3. Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: May 2021 at Publishers Weekly; by Cathy Lynn Grossman; published June 8, 2021; retrieved March 18, 2022
  4. Colorado Springs ministries hold conferences, speak for God at The Gazette; by Steve Rabey; published June 10, 2018; retrieved March 21, 2022
  5. Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich at The Nation; by Mariah Blake; published February 28, 2012; retrieved March 21, 2022
  6. Dutch Sheets Appointed Director of Christ For The Nations Institute at Charisma News; by Jennifer Leclaire; published February 24, 2012; retrieved March 18, 2022
  7. Dutch Sheets Resigns From Christ for the Nations, Cites Limited Window for Change in US at Charisma Magazine; published 2014; retrieved MArch 18, 2022
  8. A Circus or Something More? Dutch Sheets Warns of 'Intense Spiritual Warfare' Surrounding Kavanaugh Hearings at CBN; retrieved March 18, 2022
  9. Dutch Sheets on John Roberts and the 'Battle for America' at CBN; retrieved March 18, 2022
  10. Governmental Prayer Alliance Launches Across State at The Chattanoogan; by published September 15, 2006; retrieved March 18, 2022
  11. FlashPoint: Supreme Shakeup! Rand Paul, Dutch Sheets and more! (January 27, 2022) at Victory Channel; published January 27, 2022; retrieved March 18, 2022
  12. Author, Teacher and Conference Speaker Dutch Sheets Says President-Elect Trump’s Victory Was God’s Mercy on U.S. at Black Christian News; by Bob Eschliman; retrieved March 18, 2022
  13. “The Trump Prophecy” movie claims God chose U.S. president at The Gazette; by Steve Rabey; published October 1, 2018; retrieved March 21, 2022
  14. Dutch Sheets Ministries Inc. at Charity Navigator; retrieved March 18, 2022
  15. Prophetic Words List at Elijah List; retrieved March 18, 2022
  16. Dutch Sheets Leads Operation Valkyrie: Praying for the Nation at Charisma News; by Janenne Irene Pung; published December 1, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2022
  17. Dutch Sheets' "Give Him 15" at Aspen Creek; retrieved March 18, 2022
  18. Batesville Mayoral Candidate Was In D.C. On Jan. 6, Marched With Proud Boys Earlier at Mississippi Free Press; by Ashton Pittman; published June 5, 2021; retrieved MArch 18, 2022
  19. The Hotel Where America Shall Be Saved at Slate; by Ruth Graham; published July 19, 2019; retrieved March 21, 2022
  20. Will Ford III and Matt Lockett to Discuss Racial Healing at President's Speaker Series at Pepperdine; published January 18, 2022; retrieved March 21, 2022
  21. Prophetic Words Are Intersecting at Destiny Image; retrieved March 21, 2022
  22. ECPA Milestone Sales Award program at Christian Books Expo; retrieved March 18, 2022
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  24. SOME PROPHETS WHO SAID TRUMP WOULD WIN OFFER APOLOGIES, BUT THE DAMAGE IS DONE (IN THE CAPITOL) at Eternity News; by John Sandeman; published January 12, 2021; retrieved March 21, 2022
  25. Dutch Sheets Leads Prayer For US Elections: ‘Why Would We Not Wanna Fight For Truth?’ at Christianity Daily; by Jonna Marcaida Calagui; published November 28, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2022
  26. The Christian Prophets Who Say Trump Is Coming Again at Politico; by Julia Duin; published February 18, 2021; retrieved March 18, 2022
  27. Did the Prophets Get It Wrong? Dutch Sheets Leads Spiritual Election Battle as Intercessors Convene: 'This Isn't Over!' at CBN News; by Paul Strand; published November 20, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2021
  28. Sheets Leads Spiritual Election Battle With Intercessors: 'This Isn't Over at Charisma News; by Paul Strand; published November 23, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2022
  29. The Swamp That Trump Built at The New York Times; published October 10, 2020; retrieved March 21, 2022

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