Dutch Sheets

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.

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.

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 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.[11] Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed Sheets as Arkansas Traveler in February 2021.

Sheets published his first book, Intercessory Prayer, in 1996. Intercession or intercessory prayer is the act of praying on behalf of oneself or others. 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 married his wife Ceci in 1977. Together they have two children. Ceci is the acting COO of Dutch Sheets Ministries.

In 2015, Sheets' app GiveHim15 was released. Following the 2020 presidential election, Sheets used the app as a real-time tool to discuss prayers related to election fraud.[16] Sheets states that he is not registered with any major political party but actively promotes Donald Trump.[17][18][19]

• 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[20]
• 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

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