Jack Hayford was a noted American pastor, author, Christian minister, and the founder and president of The King’s University (formerly The King’s College and Seminary). He is also known for his powerful sermons and teaching on worship and prayer as a pastor.
Pastor Hayford was the senior pastor of “The Church on the Way”, one of the flagship churches of the Foursquare denomination, where he contributed and advanced Christian missions for over 30 years.
He has written more than 50 books in his life, the most famous of which are “The Beauty of Spiritual Language” and “The Anatomy of a Miracle”.
Physical Stats
| Full name: | Jack Williams Hayford |
| Profession: | American Pastor, Author, Songwriter, Writer |
| Born: | June 25, 1934, California, Los Angeles, |
| Death: | January 8, 2023, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Best Known For: | The founder and president of The King’s University |
| Age: | 88 Years |
| Height: | 6 Feet 4 inch |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Anna Marie Smith in 1954 ( 1954- 2017) Valerie Lemire (2018- 2023) |
| Children: | Rebecca, Jack III, Mark, and Christa. |
| Parents: | Jack Hayford Sr. and Anita Dolores Farnsworth Hayford |
| Net worth: | USD $10 Million |
| Nationality: | American |
Early Life
Pastor Jack Hayford’s full name is Jack Williams Hayford. He was born on June 25, 1934, in California, Los Angeles, Oregon, to Jack Hayford Sr. (Christian), a railroad worker. His mother’s name was Anita Dolores Farnsworth Hayford, who was a Bible teacher.
Hayford’s childhood was spent in Oakland, California. From there, he also completed his high school studies. After graduating from high school in 1952, he moved back to Los Angeles to attend Life Pacific College (now Life Pacific University), graduating in 1956.
Career
Jack Hayford was a noted American pastor, author, songwriter, and teacher who began his career as a youth pastor at First Foursquare Church in California after receiving his bachelor’s degree in 1956. He then served as pastor of several churches in California.
Pastor
Jack Hayford being a gifted preacher, was ordained as pastor in 1969 at “The Church on the Way” located in Van Nuys, California.
Hayford’s life-long contribution to this church for 33 years led to his becoming known as the senior pastor of “The Church on the Way”.
Under his leadership ′′ The Church on the Way ′′ church expanded a lot. This church has grown from a small congregation to a megachurch with over 10,000 members.
Author
Jack Hayford was an important figure in American Pentecostalism, known as a gifted preacher and a prolific writer. He has also written over 600 hymns and choruses, including the popular “Majesty”.
Hayford wrote over 50 books during his life, the most famous of which are “The Beauty of Holiness,” “The Prayer That Changes Everything,” and “The Miracle of Speaking in Tongues.”
Some of the books written by him are named below:
- The Beauty of Holiness (1977)
- The Prayer That Changes Everything (1993)
- The Miracle of Speaking in Tongues (1987)
- Majesty (1985)
- The King’s Business (1974)
- The Unchanging God (1983)
- The Power of Positive Prayer (1981)
- The Believer’s Authority (1978)
- The Miracle of Forgiveness (1976)
Hayford was a prolific author whose books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold millions of copies. His books were both informative and inspirational.
Songwriter
Jack Hayford was a gifted songwriter and his songs were both catchy and meaningful. He wrote over 600 hymns and choruses, including the popular “Majesty”. His songs are sung by Christians around the world and have also been featured on many worship albums.
Teacher
Jack Hayford was the founder and president of “The King’s University” in Southlake, Texas, where he served as chancellor. He established this college in 1997.
His main objective in establishing King’s University was to promote Christian education and to call upon the next generation of Christians to follow the path of religion.
King’s University is a Christian university that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields.
Hayford’s career was marked by his commitment to evangelism, social justice, and Christian education. He was a gifted preacher, teacher, author, and songwriter, and his work has had a lasting impact on the Christian community.
Hayford was also involved in several other ministries, including the Promise Keepers movement, which he co-founded in 1990.
Cause of death
Jack Hayford, 88, died on January 8, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, California. The cause of his death was said to be health problems increasing with age.
On the death of Hayford, a wave of mourning spread among the people of the Christian community. He paid tribute and condoled his death.
Padri Hayford’s legacy will continue to be felt among Christians for many years to come. He was a gifted communicator and an ardent supporter of the Gospel.
Personal Life
Jack Hayford was married to Anna Marie Smith in 1954. Mary and Hayford first met while he was a student at Multnomah University. They had four children: Rebecca, Jack III, Mark, and Christa.
Anna Marie died in 2017 after a battle with cancer due to which he married Valerie Lemire in 2018.
Hayford was a private person and did not often talk about his personal life. But he valued his family, saying that his family was his “biggest ministry” and that they were “the most important people in my life”.
Hayford shared some details about his marriage in his book “The Beauty of Holiness”. In this book, he also wrote about the importance of communication, forgiveness, and commitment in marriage.
Hayford’s sermons are available in a variety of formats, including audio, video, and text. You can find them on his website, jackhayford.org, or on other Christian websites.
