Jim Cymbala

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Jim Cymbala
Born1943
Alma mater University of Rhode Island
United States Naval Academy
Occupation(s)Head Pastor, author
Years active1971-present
Spouse Carol Cymbala

James R. Cymbala (born 1943) is an American author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. He is also a former college basketball player for the United States Naval Academy and the University of Rhode Island.

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Cymbala's best-selling books include Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power. In 2002, Cymbala was nominated for a Dove Award for Musical of the Year, for his work on Light Of The World, along with his wife, Carol Cymbala and their 270-voice Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. [1] [2] He has been the pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle since 1971. [1] [3] When he began, the church membership numbered fewer than 30 persons. As of 2012, the church numbers over 16,000 members. [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Brooklyn Choir Wins Praise by Singing the Lord's Praises - New York Times". The New York Times . 2000-02-28. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  2. "2002 Dove Nominees Announced!". FreshReleases.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  3. Gallup, George; and Jones, Timothy K. The next American spirituality: finding God in the twenty-first century, David C Cook, page 13, 2000. ISBN   978-0-7814-3316-7
  4. "Pastor Jim Cymbala". Brooklyntabernacle.org. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  5. "Brooklyn Tabernacle - New York Times". The New York Times . Archived from the original on 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2011-08-18.