Dutch Sheets

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Sheets was born in Ohio; his father was a Nazarene Evangelist and pastor. They cowrote the book, The Gold That Washed Ashore in 2007. He grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and 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|date=November 2023}}

In 1979, Sheets became the worship leader and Student Ministry Director at Christ for the Nations Institute where he was a student. In 1983, he 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|date=November 2023}}

In 1991, Sheets founded Freedom Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[https://gazette.com/life/colorado-springs-ministries-hold-conferences-speak-for-god/article_9f47d9ea-e4eb-535d-831a-13c36ae9652b.html Colorado Springs ministries hold conferences, speak for God] at The Gazette; by Steve Rabey; published June 10, 2018; retrieved March 21, 2022 He was the lead pastor until 2010, when he stepped down from his role to dedicate more time to writing and speaking.[https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/newts-last-prayer-christian-dominionists-go-gingrich/ Newt’s Last Prayer: Christian Dominionists Go Gingrich] at The Nation; by Mariah Blake; published February 28, 2012; retrieved March 21, 2022 In 1995, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus, Georgia.[https://www.destinyimage.com/blog/tim-sheets-prophetic-words-are-intersecting Prophetic Words Are Intersecting] at Destiny Image; retrieved March 21, 2022 In 1997, he founded Dutch Sheets Ministries, where he is the acting CEO/President.[https://gazette.com/life/the-trump-prophecy-movie-claims-god-chose-u-s-president/article_a0f9dc14-ba84-11e8-b6ad-77b01ad16d11.html “The Trump Prophecy” movie claims God chose U.S. president] at The Gazette; by Steve Rabey; published October 1, 2018; retrieved March 21, 2022[https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/841423634 Dutch Sheets Ministries Inc.] at Charity Navigator; retrieved March 18, 2022 In 2012, he returned to Christ For the Nations Institute as the executive director, where he served for two years.[https://www.charismanews.com/us/32893-dutch-sheets-appointed-director-of-christ-for-the-nations-institute Dutch Sheets Appointed Director of Christ For The Nations Institute] at Charisma News; by Jennifer Leclaire; published February 24, 2012; retrieved March 18, 2022

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.{{Cite web |title=Members |url=https://www.kycolonels.org/members/}} Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed him Arkansas Traveler in February 2021.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}

Sheets published his first book, Intercessory Prayer, in 1996. He followed this with 22 more (three as cowriter), mostly focused on prayer and Biblical teaching.[https://www.charismanews.com/us/83534-dutch-sheets-leads-operation-valkyrie-praying-for-the-nation Dutch Sheets Leads Operation Valkyrie: Praying for the Nation] at Charisma News; by Janenne Irene Pung; published December 1, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2022

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.[https://www.aspencreekba.com/pages/dutch-sheets-give-him-15--53 Dutch Sheets' "Give Him 15"] at Aspen Creek; retrieved March 18, 2022[https://www.mississippifreepress.org/12809/batesville-mayoral-candidate-was-in-d-c-on-jan-6-marched-with-proud-boys-earlier/ Batesville Mayoral Candidate Was In D.C. On Jan. 6, Marched With Proud Boys Earlier] at Mississippi Free Press; by Ashton Pittman; published June 5, 2021; retrieved MArch 18, 2022[https://slate.com/human-interest/2019/07/trump-hotel-sacred-space-prophets.html The Hotel Where America Shall Be Saved] at Slate; by Ruth Graham; published July 19, 2019; retrieved March 21, 2022

Sheets is affiliated with C. Peter Wagner's New Apostolic Reformation movement and a member of Wagner's Apostolic Council of Prophetic Elders, along with other apostles including Mike Bickle, Cindy Jacobs, James Goll, and Chuck Pierce.{{cite news |last1=Rosenberg |first1=Paul |title=Meet the New Apostolic Reformation, cutting edge of the Christian right |url=https://www.salon.com/2024/01/02/meet-the-new-apostolic-reformation-cutting-edge-of-the-christian-right/ |work=Salon.com |date=January 2, 2024}}{{cite news |last1=Ward |first1=Jon |title=Radical beliefs in 'spiritual warfare' played a major role in Jan. 6, an expert argues |url=https://news.yahoo.com/radical-beliefs-in-spiritual-warfare-played-a-major-role-in-jan-6-an-expert-argues-100039606.html |publisher=Yahoo! News |date=February 16, 2023}}{{Cite web |last=Clarkson |first=Frederick |author-link=Frederick Clarkson |last2=Gagné |first2=André |author-link2=André Gagné |date=August 9, 2022 |title=New Apostolic Reformation Faces Profound Rift Due to Trump Prophecies and 'Spiritual Manipulation of the Prophetic Gift' |url=https://religiondispatches.org/new-apostolic-reformation-faces-profound-rift-due-to-trump-prophecies-and-spiritual-manipulation-of-the-prophetic-gift/ |access-date=October 27, 2024 |website=Religion Dispatches}}

Sheets married Ceci in 1977 and had two children. She is the acting COO of Dutch Sheets Ministries.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023}}

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.{{Cite web |date=2015-11-18 |title='It Ain't Over!' Christians Appeal to Heaven |url=https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/it-aint-over-christians-appeal-heaven |access-date=2023-11-11 |website=CBN |language=en}} Following the 2020 presidential election, he used his GiveHim15 app as a real-time tool to discuss prayers related to election fraud.[https://www.eternitynews.com.au/opinion/some-prophets-who-said-trump-would-win-offer-apologies-but-the-damage-is-done-in-the-capitol/ SOME PROPHETS WHO SAID TRUMP WOULD WIN OFFER APOLOGIES, BUT THE DAMAGE IS DONE (IN THE CAPITOL)] at Eternity News; by John Sandeman; published January 12, 2021; retrieved March 21, 2022 He said he is not registered with any major political party but actively promotes Donald Trump.[https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/10196/20201128/dutch-sheets-leads-prayer-for-us-elections-why-would-we-not-wanna-fight-for-truth.htm Dutch Sheets Leads Prayer For US Elections: ‘Why Would We Not Wanna Fight For Truth?’] at Christianity Daily; by Jonna Marcaida Calagui; published November 28, 2020; retrieved March 18, 2022[https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/02/18/how-christian-prophets-give-credence-to-trumps-election-fantasies-469598 The Christian Prophets Who Say Trump Is Coming Again] at Politico; by Julia Duin; published February 18, 2021; retrieved March 18, 2022[https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/10/us/trump-properties-swamp.html The Swamp That Trump Built] at The New York Times; published October 10, 2020; retrieved March 21, 2022

Religion scholar Matthew Taylor states that "no Christian leader did more to mobilize Christians to be in DC on January 6th than Dutch Sheets" and that Sheets prayed through speakerphone call at the event, engaging in spiritual warfare against the territorial spirits perceived at the Capitol.{{Cite conference |last=Taylor |first=Matthew D. |title=From the 10/40 Window to January 6th: How Evangelical Spiritual Warfare Violence Shaped the Capitol Riot |url=https://papers.aarweb.org/paper/1040-window-january-6th-how-evangelical-spiritual-warfare-violence-shaped-capitol-riot |conference=Evangelicalism and Political Violence |publisher=American Academy of Religion |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809131541/https://papers.aarweb.org/paper/1040-window-january-6th-how-evangelical-spiritual-warfare-violence-shaped-capitol-riot |archive-date=August 9, 2024 |access-date=August 9, 2024}} Sheets claimed the violence, which he condemned afterwards, was the result of demonic forces. He has not showed remorse for his role in what Taylor called "pouring on the gasoline and lighting the match" on January 6 and has not faced any prosecution as of 2024.{{Cite book |last=Taylor |first=Matthew D. |title=The Violent Take it by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy |date=October 1, 2024 |publisher=Broadleaf Books |chapter=Chapter 7}}

• 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}}[https://www.pepperdine.edu/newsroom/2022/01/will-ford-iii-and-matt-lockett-discuss-racial-healing-presidents-speaker-series/ Will Ford III and Matt Lockett to Discuss Racial Healing at President's Speaker Series] at Pepperdine; published January 18, 2022; retrieved March 21, 2022
• 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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