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The Global Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem is October 2, and 300 million believers in 175 nations are expected to come together in united prayer for this troubled, but strategic, city. Pastor Jack Hayford and Eagles’ Wings founder Robert Stearns invite the Foursquare family to join the prayer efforts for this important city and its people.
The institution that Pastor Jack Hayford founded in 1997 to train men and women for vocational ministry achieved university status this summer, making it the only accredited Pentecostal/charismatic university in the western U.S. Now called The King’s University, it serves over 2,000 students a year, many of whom are Foursquare pastors and leaders, and offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs.
Millions of believers around the world will join in focused prayer on Oct. 3, 2010, for the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem. Pastor Jack Hayford and Robert Stearns say 175 nations on seven continents will join the annual event.
Foursquare’s own Pastor Jack Hayford was recently recognized by “Preaching” magazine as one of the top 25 most influential preachers in the last 25 years.
The Foursquare family convened in Atlanta in June 2010, electing Glenn Burris Jr. as president and learning about the “Power of One” from speakers including Francis Chan, John Maxwell and Jack Hayford.
How does the Pentecostal/charismatic community address the issues facing the 21st-century Spirit-filled church? Empowered21, a conference being held in April in Tulsa, Okla., seeks to answer that and other important questions.
The Foursquare board of directors has voted to appoint an interim general supervisor to serve the National Church Office during the 13-month term that Dr. Glenn Burris Jr. assumes his new role as interim president of The Foursquare Church.
Pastor Jack Hayford reflects on the time he spent as President of The Foursquare Church as the Foursquare family enters a transitional phase to elect a new president.
Foursquare Connection 2009 concluded with worship, teaching and a celebration of Pastor Jack's life of service. Read the final wrap-up of the event and watch a video with highlights from the week.
Notwithstanding the awkwardness of the timing, and realizing some may see it as more convenient had I come to this decision earlier, I am now announcing that I am formally withdrawing from availability to serve a second five-year term as president of The Foursquare Church.