Cindy Jacobs (born August 1951) is an American prophet, speaker, author and teacher, member of the New Apostolic Reformation of C. Peter Wagner.[1] With her husband, Mike Jacobs, she cofounded Generals International in 1985. The couple has two children, Daniel and Kyrin.[2]
Cindy Jacobs | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1951 |
| Education | Pepperdine University, Malibu (B.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | Christian speaker, author and teacher |
| Known for | Cofounder of Generals International |
| Partner | Mike Jacobs |
| Children | Daniel and Kyrin |
| Website | www |
She has been called "one of the most influential American prophets" by The New York Times.[3]
Early live and education edit
Jacobs was born in Texas;[4] she says that when she was only nine years old, she heard a call from God to read Psalm 2:8, and that this was decisive for her future as an international speaker.[2]
In 1975, she earned a B.A. in Music from Pepperdine University, Malibu, California.[1][2]
Career edit
Since 1999, Cindy Jacobs has been a prophet at C. Peter Wagner's Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders. She is also part of other evangelical organizations and movements, such as the Independent Network Charismatic Christianity,[5] Global Prophetic Consultation and the Christ for the Nations Bible Institute.[2]
Publications edit
Jacobs has written several books, including the bestsellers Possessing the Gates of the Enemy, The Voice of God and Women Rise Up!, and is the editor of the Women of Destiny Bible.[2]
Trump prophecy edit
A fervent supporter of Donald Trump, Jacobs said in an interview with Sid Roth that the number (20)17 (the year Trump began his administration) meant "complete victory". Additionally, the year 5777 in the Hebrew calendar (equivalent to 2016–2017 in the Gregorian calendar) would be the year of the "crowned sword", meaning the coming of a great authority, where the "sword of God" would cut off and all the evil intentions of "our enemies". She cited several prophets who had predicted that Trump would begin his administration at age 70, and that in fact, he was inaugurated at 70 years, seven months and seven days; that Trump would have been called by God to take over the United States government and that he would be anointed.[6]
Controversies edit
- In his book Hard-Core Idolatry: Facing the Facts, C. Peter Wagner describes that the Holy Spirit came to Cindy Jacobs and "told her that in [the Argentinian city of] Resistencia they must burn the idols, like the magicians did in Ephesus. Ed Silvoso, Cindy Jacobs and the Resistencia pastors agreed".[7][8] The list of items to be burned:
...the kinds of material things that might be bringing honor to the spirits of darkness: pictures, statues, Catholic saints, Books of Mormon, pictures of former lovers, pornographic material, fetishes, drugs, Ouija boards, zodiac charms, good luck symbols, crystals for healing, amulets, talismans, tarot cards, witch dolls, voodoo items, love potions, books of magic, totem poles, certain pieces of jewelry, objects of Freemasonry, horoscopes, gargoyles, native art, foreign souvenirs, and what have you.[7][8]
- In March 2020, Jacobs led a global day of prayer "to end coronavirus".[3][9] In November 2019, she and other prophets held a meeting in Dallas; none predicted the coming of the pandemic.[10]
- On January 6, 2021, Cindy Jacobs was in front of the Capitol, "where she and others prayed, prophesied and sang songs" as the building was attacked.[11]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Cindy Jacobs". NNDB. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "About Mike and Cindy". Generals International. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Graham, Ruth (February 11, 2021). "Christian Prophets Are on the Rise. What Happens When They're Wrong?". The New York Times. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "About the author". Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Ostling, Richard (October 21, 2017). "Is this the 'fastest-growing Christian group in America,' and perhaps the world?". Get Religion. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
- ^ Roth, Sid. "Prophecies About President Trump and Future of America". Sermons.love. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Hard-Core Idolatry – Facing the Facts. Wagner Institute of Practical Ministry. 1999. p. 38-40. ISBN 978-0-966748-14-7.
- ^ a b "Tomorrow, Religious Right May Take Hawaii. Help Prevent It". Daily Kos. September 17, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Christians Call for Global Day of Prayer to End Coronavirus". Christian Broadcasting Network. March 1, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Duin, Julia (January 12, 2021). "Failed prophecies of Trump victory". Religion Unplugged. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ Ward, Jon (February 16, 2023). "Radical beliefs in 'spiritual warfare' played a major role in Jan. 6, an expert argues". Yahoo! News. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
Further reading edit
- M. Lewis, Donald (2021). A Short History of Christian Zionism. Illinois: InterVarsity Press. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-8308-4698-6.
