Dutch Sheets | |
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| Born | William Dutch Sheets 1954 (age 69–70) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Christ For The Nations Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Pastor, Businessman [1] |
| Years active | 1979 – Present |
| Spouse | Ceci (m. 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | dutchsheets |
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]
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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 ]
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 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]
Sheets married his wife Ceci in 1977. Together they have two children. Ceci is the acting COO of Dutch Sheets Ministries.[ citation needed ]
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]
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