Jim Cymbala

Jim Cymbala
Born1943
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Rhode Island
United States Naval Academy
Occupation(s)Head Pastor, author
Years active1971-present
SpouseCarol Cymbala

James R. Cymbala (born 1943) is an American author and pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. He is also a former college basketball player, 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.[1][2] He has been the pastor of the multi-racial megachurch The Brooklyn Tabernacle, since 1971.[1][3] 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.[4][5] The Cymbalas have three children and nine grandchildren.[citation needed]

  1. ^ a b "Brooklyn Choir Wins Praise by Singing the Lord's Praises - New York Times". The New York Times. 2000-02-28. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  2. ^ "2002 Dove Nominees Announced!". FreshReleases.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  3. ^ Gallup, George; and Jones, Timothy K. The next American spirituality: finding God in the twenty-first century, David C Cook, page 13, 2000. ISBN 978-0-7814-3316-7
  4. ^ "Pastor Jim Cymbala". Brooklyntabernacle.org. Archived from the original on 2009-06-07. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  5. ^ "Brooklyn Tabernacle - New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2011-08-18.