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Dutch Sheets
Born
William Dutch Sheets

1954 (age 69–70)
Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materChrist For The Nations Institute
Occupation(s)Author, Pastor, Businessman[1]
Years active1979 – Present
Spouse
Ceci
​
(m. 1977)​
Children2
Websitedutchsheets.org Edit this at Wikidata

William Dutch Sheets (born March 10, 1954) is an American author and pastor affiliated with the New Apostolic Reformation movement. Sheets has written over 20 books.[2][3]

Early life

Sheets was born in Ohio; his 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. Sheets began his undergraduate studies at Miami University of Ohio before transferring to Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He graduated with a degree in Biblical Studies in 1978.[citation needed]

Career

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 teaching at The Living Word Bible College in Middletown, Ohio, which he did 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.[citation needed]

In 1991, Sheets founded Freedom Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[4] He was the lead pastor until 2010, when he stepped down from his role to dedicate more time to writing and speaking.[5] In 1995, Sheets was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus, Georgia.[6] In 1997, Sheets founded Dutch Sheets Ministries, where he is the acting CEO/President.[7][8] Sheets is known for his apostolic and prophetic [failed verification] teaching style.[9] In 2012, Sheets returned to Christ For the Nations Institute as the executive director, where he served for two years.[10]

Sheets was named 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.[11] Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Sheets as Arkansas Traveler in February 2021.[citation needed]

Sheets published his first book, Intercessory Prayer, in 1996. Sheets has authored 23 books (including 3 as co-author), mostly focused on prayer and Biblical teaching.[12]

In 2015, Sheets released a daily prayer app called GiveHim15 where he encourages Christians around the globe to unite in prayer for 15 minutes each day.[13][14][15]

Sheets is affiliated with the New Apostolic Reformation.[16][17]

Personal life

Sheets married his wife Ceci in 1977. Together they have two children. Ceci is the acting COO of Dutch Sheets Ministries.[citation needed]

Controversy

In 2015, Sheets promoted Christian nationalism via the use of the Appeal to Heaven flag, which he claimed was symbolic of God's plan to restore the United States to its Christian roots.[18]

Following the 2020 presidential election, Sheets used his GiveHim15 app as a real-time tool to discuss prayers related to election fraud.[19] Sheets states that he is not registered with any major political party but actively promotes Donald Trump.[20][21][22]

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[23]
  • 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

References

  1. ^ As Church Attendance Declines, Evangelical Counterculture Bets on Revival at Newsweek; by Julia Duin; published September 9, 2022; retrieved March 21, 2022
  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. ^ Prophetic Words Are Intersecting at Destiny Image; retrieved March 21, 2022
  7. ^ “The Trump Prophecy” movie claims God chose U.S. president at The Gazette; by Steve Rabey; published October 1, 2018; retrieved March 21, 2022
  8. ^ Dutch Sheets Ministries Inc. at Charity Navigator; retrieved March 18, 2022
  9. ^ Prophetic Words List at Elijah List; retrieved March 18, 2022
  10. ^ Dutch Sheets Appointed Director of Christ For The Nations Institute at Charisma News; by Jennifer Leclaire; published February 24, 2012; retrieved March 18, 2022
  11. ^ "Members".
  12. ^ Dutch Sheets Leads Operation Valkyrie: Praying for the Nation at Charisma News; by Janenne Irene Pung; published December 1, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2022
  13. ^ Dutch Sheets' "Give Him 15" at Aspen Creek; retrieved March 18, 2022
  14. ^ 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
  15. ^ The Hotel Where America Shall Be Saved at Slate; by Ruth Graham; published July 19, 2019; retrieved March 21, 2022
  16. ^ Rosenberg, Paul (January 2, 2024). "Meet the New Apostolic Reformation, cutting edge of the Christian right". Salon.com.
  17. ^ Ward, Jon (February 16, 2023). "Radical beliefs in 'spiritual warfare' played a major role in Jan. 6, an expert argues". Yahoo! News.
  18. ^ "'It Ain't Over!' Christians Appeal to Heaven". CBN. 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
  19. ^ 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
  20. ^ 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
  21. ^ The Christian Prophets Who Say Trump Is Coming Again at Politico; by Julia Duin; published February 18, 2021; retrieved March 18, 2022
  22. ^ The Swamp That Trump Built at The New York Times; published October 10, 2020; retrieved March 21, 2022
  23. ^ 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
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