Jack Hayford Biography

Fast Facts

• Was the founding pastor of The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, where he was senior pastor for more than 30 years
• Quote: "I made a very distinct choice [to be a full-strength Pentecostal]․ I could have been more reserved, silent on things that were my true conviction, but you don't make headway against prejudice by compromise․"
• Best known as an author, Pentecostal minister, and former President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
• Founded The Kings University in Los Angeles in 1997 and now serves as Chancellor
• Wrote several books, including "Penetrating the Darkness: Discovering the Power of the Cross Against Unseen Evil," "The Beauty of Spiritual Language," and "The Reward of Worship: The Joy of Fellowship with a Personal God․"
• Served as the President of The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel from 2004 to 2009
• Has composed 600 hymns and choruses, including "Majesty," which has achieved international acclaim