Jim Cymbala
Jim Cymbala | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 4th, 1943 |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Head Pastor, author |
| Years active | 1971-present |
| Spouse | Carol Cymbala |
James R. Cymbala (born May 4th, 1943) is an American author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. He is also a former college basketball player 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 Brooklyn Tabernacle since 1971. When he began, the church membership numbered fewer than 30 persons. As of 2012, the church numbers over 16,000 members.