Jack W. Hayford
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Jack Williams Hayford is an American
author, Pentecostal minister, and Chancellor of The King's University (formerly The King's College and Seminary). He is the founding pastor of The Church On The Way
in Van Nuys and was the fourth President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
from 2004 to 2008.
While working on his second bachelor's degree at Azusa Pacific University
, Hayford, on a temporary basis, began pastoring a small congregation, the First Foursquare Church of Van Nuys, (the name later was changed to "The Church On The Way"), where he wound up serving as the senior pastor from 1969 to 1999. The church has subsequently become numbered among the largest churches in America, and particularly, the Foursquare denomination, reporting membership exceeding 10,000.
Hayford is a graduate of L.I.F.E. Bible College (now Life Pacific College
), where he served as dean of students, and Azusa Pacific University
. He is widely known for his past involvement in the Promise Keepers
movement, his role as founder and chancellor of The King's University, initiator of the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem
, and for being a prolific author and song-writer, with over 600 hymns and choruses in his catalog. He is the author of the popular 1978 hymn "Majesty", which is rated as one of the top 100 contemporary hymns, performed and sang in churches worldwide. In 1995, he recorded Men In Worship
, under the Hosanna! Music
label, with 1500 men.
When the family moved to Oakland, California
, young Jack and his siblings went to a church of another denomination. While Hayford's father attended church the first four years of Hayford's life, he stopped attending church, due to his lifestyle of drinking and smoking, which was not well-received in the church. Hayford's mother, Dolores, stayed home with her husband, sending her children to church without her. His parent's later returned to church, when Hayford was 14. Although Hayford's parents did not attend church during this brief time, Hayford has upheld his parents for providing him with a Christian
upbringing.
to attend L.I.F.E. Bible College (now known as Life Pacific College
). In 1969, during his fifth year as dean of students at L.I.F.E, Hayford was asked to pastor a small congregation, the first Foursquare Church of Van Nuys, California. The congregaton was a struggling congregation of 18 members, with an average age of 65 years.
While Hayford had initially agreed to pastor the church for only a period of six months, he later felt compelled to remain on a permanent basis. Only a few weeks from accepting an offer to pastor another Foursquare church, Hayford met with Foursquare denomination president, Rolf McPherson
, stating that he wanted to remain with the Van Nuys congregation. By the early 1980s, The Church On The Way became a pioneer of the megachurch
movement.
In 1999, Hayford resigned his role as the senior pastor of The Church On The Way, naming his son-in-law, Scott Bauer
as successor. Bauer served as the church's senior pastor until 2003, when he suffered a fatal brain aneurysm
. Hayford returned to temporarily serve as the church's senior pastor for a year, eventually installing Jim and Alice Tolle
as the successors to Bauer on April 4, 2004. Tolle served as senior pastor for six years, resigning in 2010. On March 6, 2011, Dan Hicks was installed by the church council as the "interim" senior pastor.
On October 4, 2004, Jack Hayford was elected to a four-year term as president of the Foursquare denomination, a position he chose not to pursue after that single term.
During Tolle's tenure as Senior Pastor, Hayford was a regular Sunday speaker at the Church on the Way.
Hayford had neck surgery in July 2011.
Jack Hayford is the son of Jack and Delores Hayford, Sr. His father had served in the military as a young man and served as a switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Hayford's mother, Dolores, was a Bible teacher who spoke at interdenominational women's classes and Women's Aglow Fellowship (now Aglow International
). She died on October 31, 1997 of cancer.
Siblings
Hayford's sister, Luanne died in 1978, while serving as a missionary in Hong Kong
. Jack Hayford's brother, Jim, is the pastor of Eastside Foursquare Church in Seattle, Washington
.
Marriage and children
Hayford and wife, Anna, were married in 1954. They have four children and 11 grandchildren.
Daughter Rebecca Hayford Bauer is a Gold Medallion author, who has written several books, including a 2011 release co-written with her father. She was married to Scott Bauer
for 27 years, before his sudden death in 2003, while he was serving as senior pastor of The Church On The Way. She resigned her position at the Church on the Way in 2008 to pursue other, more lucrative, interests.
Christa Hayford Andersen, another daughter, is married to Pastor Doug Andersen and they have three children. She is an ordained Foursquare minister and assists her husband in his role as senior pastor of The Church On The Way, Santa Clarita, established in 2008, when the North Campus of the Van Nuys congregation was established as a free-standing church Foursquare Church. Christa is also a published author.
One son, Jack W. Hayford III currently teaches theology and Biblical studies at a Christian school in the midwest.
Hayford's grandson, Brian Bauer, is the worship leader at The Church on the Way in Santa Clarita.
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author, Pentecostal minister, and Chancellor of The King's University (formerly The King's College and Seminary). He is the founding pastor of The Church On The Way
The Church On the Way
The Church On The Way is a Foursquare denomination megachurch located in Van Nuys, California founded by Jack Hayford.-History:In 1969, young Jack Hayford became the pastor of this church when pastor Howard Carson became ill and then stepped down...
in Van Nuys and was the fourth President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, commonly referred to as the Foursquare Church, is an evangelical Pentecostal Christian denomination. As of 2000 it had a worldwide membership of over 8,000,000, with almost 60,000 churches in 144 countries. In 2006, membership in the United States...
from 2004 to 2008.
While working on his second bachelor's degree at Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is a private, inter-denominational, evangelical Christian university located near Los Angeles in suburban Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900 in Whittier, California. It began offering degrees in 1939...
, Hayford, on a temporary basis, began pastoring a small congregation, the First Foursquare Church of Van Nuys, (the name later was changed to "The Church On The Way"), where he wound up serving as the senior pastor from 1969 to 1999. The church has subsequently become numbered among the largest churches in America, and particularly, the Foursquare denomination, reporting membership exceeding 10,000.
Hayford is a graduate of L.I.F.E. Bible College (now Life Pacific College
Life Pacific College
Life Pacific College was founded in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, in 1923 as Echo Park Evangelistic and Missionary Training Institute by Aimee Semple McPherson. Its name was changed to LIFE Bible College, LIFE standing for "Lighthouse of International Foursquare Evangelism", in 1926 when it...
), where he served as dean of students, and Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is a private, inter-denominational, evangelical Christian university located near Los Angeles in suburban Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899, with classes opening on March 3, 1900 in Whittier, California. It began offering degrees in 1939...
. He is widely known for his past involvement in the Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers is an international conservative Christian organization for men. While it originated in the United States, it is now world-wide...
movement, his role as founder and chancellor of The King's University, initiator of the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem
Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem
The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem is a prayer meeting organized by Pentecostal evangelists Jack W. Hayford and Robert Stearns through their organization "Eagles Wings". They annually invite people around the world to pray for Jerusalem on the first Sunday of every October, close to the...
, and for being a prolific author and song-writer, with over 600 hymns and choruses in his catalog. He is the author of the popular 1978 hymn "Majesty", which is rated as one of the top 100 contemporary hymns, performed and sang in churches worldwide. In 1995, he recorded Men In Worship
Men in Worship
Men In Worship is a Christian worship music album recorded by Jack Hayford. The album was recorded live at Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California and was released in 1995 by Integrity/Hosanna! Music/Sparrow Records. This album is the first live, fully participatory worship experience sung...
, under the Hosanna! Music
Hosanna! Music
Hosanna! Music is a subsidiary of a record label that publishes contemporary Praise and Worship Music, a genre of Christian music. It is part of the Integrity Music Group, which was headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. As of the spring of 2011, The David C...
label, with 1500 men.
Early life
Jack Williams Hayford was born on June 25, 1934 to Jack and Dolores Hayford, who had married two years earlier on September 28, 1932. Hayford was born with a muscular condition in his neck, however his condition improved. His parents were a bit confounded by their son's improvement. They later learned that a relative had called a Foursquare prayer line and asked for prayer for their son, which inspired the family to begin attending the local Foursquare church.When the family moved to Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
, young Jack and his siblings went to a church of another denomination. While Hayford's father attended church the first four years of Hayford's life, he stopped attending church, due to his lifestyle of drinking and smoking, which was not well-received in the church. Hayford's mother, Dolores, stayed home with her husband, sending her children to church without her. His parent's later returned to church, when Hayford was 14. Although Hayford's parents did not attend church during this brief time, Hayford has upheld his parents for providing him with a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
upbringing.
Pastorate
In 1952, Hayford returned to Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to attend L.I.F.E. Bible College (now known as Life Pacific College
Life Pacific College
Life Pacific College was founded in Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, in 1923 as Echo Park Evangelistic and Missionary Training Institute by Aimee Semple McPherson. Its name was changed to LIFE Bible College, LIFE standing for "Lighthouse of International Foursquare Evangelism", in 1926 when it...
). In 1969, during his fifth year as dean of students at L.I.F.E, Hayford was asked to pastor a small congregation, the first Foursquare Church of Van Nuys, California. The congregaton was a struggling congregation of 18 members, with an average age of 65 years.
While Hayford had initially agreed to pastor the church for only a period of six months, he later felt compelled to remain on a permanent basis. Only a few weeks from accepting an offer to pastor another Foursquare church, Hayford met with Foursquare denomination president, Rolf McPherson
Rolf McPherson
Dr. Rolf Potter Kennedy McPherson was the pastor of Angelus Temple and president of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, serving in that capacity from 1944 to 1988...
, stating that he wanted to remain with the Van Nuys congregation. By the early 1980s, The Church On The Way became a pioneer of the megachurch
Megachurch
A megachurch is a church having 2,000 or more in average weekend attendance. The Hartford Institute's database lists more than 1,300 such Protestant churches in the United States. According to that data, approximately 50 churches on the list have attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000...
movement.
In 1999, Hayford resigned his role as the senior pastor of The Church On The Way, naming his son-in-law, Scott Bauer
Scott Bauer
Scott George Bauer was the senior pastor of The Church On the Way . He also served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King’s College and Seminary and as the supervisor the Los Angeles North Valley District of Foursquare Churches...
as successor. Bauer served as the church's senior pastor until 2003, when he suffered a fatal brain aneurysm
Aneurysm
An aneurysm or aneurism is a localized, blood-filled balloon-like bulge in the wall of a blood vessel. Aneurysms can commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain and an aortic aneurysm occurs in the main artery carrying blood from the left ventricle of the heart...
. Hayford returned to temporarily serve as the church's senior pastor for a year, eventually installing Jim and Alice Tolle
Jim Tolle
James Allen "Jim" Tolle , is the senior pastor of La Iglesia En El Camino, the Spanish-speaking sister church of The Church On The Way, in Van Nuys, CA....
as the successors to Bauer on April 4, 2004. Tolle served as senior pastor for six years, resigning in 2010. On March 6, 2011, Dan Hicks was installed by the church council as the "interim" senior pastor.
On October 4, 2004, Jack Hayford was elected to a four-year term as president of the Foursquare denomination, a position he chose not to pursue after that single term.
During Tolle's tenure as Senior Pastor, Hayford was a regular Sunday speaker at the Church on the Way.
Hayford had neck surgery in July 2011.
Family
ParentsJack Hayford is the son of Jack and Delores Hayford, Sr. His father had served in the military as a young man and served as a switchman for the Southern Pacific Railroad. Hayford's mother, Dolores, was a Bible teacher who spoke at interdenominational women's classes and Women's Aglow Fellowship (now Aglow International
Aglow International
Aglow International is an interdenominational organization of Christian women and men. Formerly known as Women's Aglow Fellowship, it is one of the largest Christian associations in the world, with more than 200,000 members meeting together each month through local Aglow groups in 171 nations. More...
). She died on October 31, 1997 of cancer.
Siblings
Hayford's sister, Luanne died in 1978, while serving as a missionary in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Jack Hayford's brother, Jim, is the pastor of Eastside Foursquare Church in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
.
Marriage and children
Hayford and wife, Anna, were married in 1954. They have four children and 11 grandchildren.
Daughter Rebecca Hayford Bauer is a Gold Medallion author, who has written several books, including a 2011 release co-written with her father. She was married to Scott Bauer
Scott Bauer
Scott George Bauer was the senior pastor of The Church On the Way . He also served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the King’s College and Seminary and as the supervisor the Los Angeles North Valley District of Foursquare Churches...
for 27 years, before his sudden death in 2003, while he was serving as senior pastor of The Church On The Way. She resigned her position at the Church on the Way in 2008 to pursue other, more lucrative, interests.
Christa Hayford Andersen, another daughter, is married to Pastor Doug Andersen and they have three children. She is an ordained Foursquare minister and assists her husband in his role as senior pastor of The Church On The Way, Santa Clarita, established in 2008, when the North Campus of the Van Nuys congregation was established as a free-standing church Foursquare Church. Christa is also a published author.
One son, Jack W. Hayford III currently teaches theology and Biblical studies at a Christian school in the midwest.
Hayford's grandson, Brian Bauer, is the worship leader at The Church on the Way in Santa Clarita.
Honors and awards
- Pastor of the Year Angel Award (1985)
- Religious Heritage of America’s California Community Award (1988)
- Alumnus of the Year, Azusa Pacific University (1997)
- Devries Award, MusiCalifornia (1998)
- World Changers Award for Lifetime Achievement (with Anna), Foursquare Women International (1998)
- Gold Medallion (from Evangelical Publishers Association, for Spirit-Filled Study Guides)
- Gold Medallion Nomination (for book, Moments With Majesty)
- Clergyman of the Year
- Recipient of Billy Graham Association's Decision Magazine Hymn Writer's Competition, "We Lift Our Voice Rejoicing", being selected from more than 900 international entries
- The Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for his part in the album, God With Us
- William Booth AwardWilliam BoothWilliam Booth was a British Methodist preacher who founded The Salvation Army and became its first General...
Published works
- Newborn: Alive in Christ, the Savior (Living Way Ministries, 1984)
- Stepping Up in Faith (Living Way Ministries, 1984)
- Daybreak: Walking Daily in Christ's Presence (Living Way Ministries, 1984)
- Spirit-Filled: Anointed by Christ the King (Living Way Ministries, 1984)
- Rebuilding the Real You (Regal Books, 1986)
- Early Flight: Healing Hope for Parents of the Stillborn, Miscarried or Aborted (Living Way Ministries, 1986)
- Prayer Is Invading the Impossible (Ballantine BooksBallantine BooksBallantine Books is a major book publisher located in the United States, founded in 1952 by Ian Ballantine with his wife, Betty Ballantine. It was acquired by Random House in 1973, which in turn was acquired by Bertelsmann AG in 1998 and remains part of that company today. Ballantine's logo is a...
, 1987) - Restoring Fallen Leaders (Regal Books, 1988)
- Taking Hold of Tomorrow: Realizing God's Promise for a Bright and Hopeful Future (Regal Books, 1989)
- I'll Hold You in Heaven: Healings and Hope for the Parent of a Miscarried, Aborted, or Stillborn Child (Regal Books, 1990)
- The gifts of the spirit (Creation House, 1992)
- A Man's Starting Place (Living Way Ministries, 1992)
- Living the Spirit Filled Life (Thomas Nelson, 1992)
- The Heart of Praise: Daily Ways to Worship the Father with Psalms (Regal Books, 1992)
- A Man's Confidence (Living Way Ministries, 1992)
- A Man's Walk with God (Living Way Ministries, 1993)
- A Man's Image & Identity (Living Way Ministries, 1993)
- A Man's Integrity (Living Way Ministries, 1993)
- A Man's Worship & Witness (Living Way Ministries, 1993)
- The Power and Blessing (Victor Books, 1994)
- Ten Steps Toward Saving America (Living Way Ministries, 1994)
- The Mary Miracle (Regal Books, 1994)
- Glory on Your House (Chosen Books, 2005)
- The Way Demon Angels Trick, Trap, & Trample (Living Way Ministries, 1995)
- Glorious Morning: An Invitation to Resurrection Praise (Multnomah Publishers, 1996)
- Growing in the Holy Spirit: Letting the Holy Spirit Take You to New Heights in Your Relationship with God (Gospel Light Publications, 1996)
- Loving Your City into the Kingdom: City-Reaching Strategies for a 21St-Century Revival (Regal Books, 1997)
- Pastors of Promise: Pointing to Character and Hope As the Keys to Fruitful Shepherding (Regal Books, 1998)
- Pastors of Passion (Gospel Light Publications, 1999)
- The Christmas Miracle: Experience the Blessing (Regal Books, 1999)
- Celebrate! Daily Devotions for the Spirit-Filled Life (Thomas Nelson, 1999)
- Death unto Life; The Milton Ellithorpe Story (Living Way Ministries, 2000)
- Worship His Majesty: How Praising the King of Kings Will Change Your Life (Gospel Light Publications, 2000)
- The Uniqueness of Christ: Glimpses Into the Glories of Our Savior (Living Way Ministries, 2000)
- The Finger of God (Living Way Ministries, 2000)
- Living the Spirit Formed Life (Regal Books, 2001)
- The Leading Edge : Keys to Sharpen Your Effectiveness As a Leader (Charisma House, 2001)
- Blessing Your Children: How You Can Love the Kids in Your Life (Regal Books, 2002)
- Grounds for Living (Chosen Books, 2003)
- I'll Hold You in Heaven (Regal Books, 2003)
- The Power of Praying Together: Where Two or More Are Gathered (Harvest House Publishers, 2003)
- Worship (Biblical Truth Simply Explained) (Chosen Books, 2003)
- The Trinity (Biblical Truth Simply Explained) (Chosen Books, 2003)
- New Spirit-Filled Life Bible : Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word (Nelson Bibles, 2004)
- Fatal Attractions (Sexual Integrity) (Gospel Light Publications, 2004)
- The Anatomy Of Seduction (Sexual Integrity) (Regal Books, 2004)
- Living in the Kingdom (Spirit-Filled Life Study Guide Series) (Nelson Impact, 2005)
- Life-Giving Leadership (Spirit-Filled Life Study Guide Series) (Nelson Impact, 2005)
- Divine Visitor (Integrity Publishers, 2005)
- The Reward of Worship (Chosen Books, 2005)
- Spirit-filled Life Bible For Students Growing In The Power Of The Word (Nelson Bibles, 2005)
- The Heart of Praise: Worship After God's Own Heart (Regal Books, 1995)
- Sex and the Single Soul: Guarding Your Heart and Mind in a World of Empty Promises (Sexual Integrity) (Regal Books, 2005)
- The Charismatic Century : The Enduring Impact of the Azusa Street Revival (Warner Faith, 2006)
- Rebuilding The Real You (Charisma House, 2009)
- Praying For Those You Love (Chosen Books, 2009)
- Penetrating the Darkness: Discovering the Power of the Cross Against Unseen Evil (Chosen Books, 2011)
Further reading
- Garcia, Shelly. 12 People Who Make Things Happen in Valley: Dr. Jack Hayford. San Fernando Valley Business Journal. October 11, 2004. Accessed August 8, 2009.
External links
- Jack Hayford's ministry website
- Biography of Jack Hayford Biography of Jack Hayford at The Church On The Way's website
- "The Pentecostal Gold Standard" article recognizing 50 years of ministry in Christianity Today Magazine, July 2005, Vol. 49, No. 7
- "Pastor Puts Energy Into Mentors" Article by the Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
- "A Pastor's Pastor" Los Angeles Daily NewsLos Angeles Daily NewsThe Los Angeles Daily News is the second-largest circulating daily newspaper of Los Angeles, California. It is the flagship of the Los Angeles Newspaper Group, a branch of Colorado-based MediaNews Group....
- Living Way with Jack Hayford Official Broadcast
- Home Page of Cleansing Stream Ministries under the covering of Pastor Jack Hayford