James “Jim” R. Cymbala/pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle

James “Jim” R. Cymbala
(born 1949) is an American author
and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle.

He is also a former college basketballplayer,
serving on the teams for
the United States Naval Academy
and the University of Rhode Island.

Cymbala’s best-selling books
include Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire;
Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power.

In 2002, Cymbala was nominated for a
Dove Award for Musical of the Year,
for his work on Light Of The World,
along with his wife, Carol Cymbala
and their 270-voice Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

He has been the pastor of
the multi-racial megachurch
The Brooklyn Tabernacle, since 1971.

When he began serving
The Brooklyn Tabernacle,
the church membership numbered
fewer than 30 persons.
As of 2012, the church numbers
over 16,000 members.
The Cymbalas have three children
and nine grandchildren.

-From; Wikipedia-

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