Randy Clark (pastor)
Randy Clark (born February 18, 1952) is an American apostolic evangelist, living in Saint Louis.[1][2]
Early life and background
[edit]Clark holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Theology from Primus University of Theology, and a Doctor of Divinity from United Theological Seminary.[3]
Ministry and career
[edit]Clark began his career as a Baptist pastor before moving to plant a Vineyard Church in St. Louis, Missouri.[4]In 1994, Clark was invited to speak at the Toronto Blessing revival.[5][6] This event ranked him into itinerant ministry, traveling extensively to minister in over 50 countries. Later, Clark founded Global Awakening, a ministry headquartered in Central Pennsylvania. Through Global Awakening, Clark has offered training to prepare individuals for ministry, emphasizing on healing and the supernatural.[7]
He has also been active in forming the Revival Alliance, a coalition of ministers including Bill Johnson, Heidi Baker, Che Ahn, John Arnott, and Georgian Banov.[8][9]Clark's ministry is characterized by a conservative approach to documented healing miracles.[10] He has collaborated with the Global Medical Research Institute to study Christian Spiritual Healing practices. His work has not been without controversy, as his role in the Toronto Blessing initially sparked criticism among some Evangelicals.[4][11]
Published works
[edit]- Clark, Randy (June 1997). Lighting Fires. Creation House. ISBN 978-0-88419-478-1.
- Clark, Randy (2010). There Is More: Reclaiming the Power of Impartation. Global Awakening. ISBN 978-0-9740756-2-4.
- Johnson, Bill; Clark, Randy (October 2011). The Essential Guide to Healing: Equipping All Christians to Pray for the Sick. Chosen Books. ISBN 978-0-8007-9519-1.
- Johnson, Bill; Clark, Randy (May 2012). Healing Unplugged: Conversations and Insights from Two Veteran Healing Leaders. Baker Books. ISBN 978-0-8007-9527-6.
- Clark, Randy (June 28, 2012). Christianity's Great Healing River and Its Contributing Streams: A Short Story from "Amazed by the Power of God". Destiny Image, Incorporated. ISBN 978-0-7684-8710-7.
- Clark, Randy (January 15, 2013). There Is More!: The Secret to Experiencing God's Power to Change Your Life. Baker Books. ISBN 978-1-4412-6132-8.
- Clark, Randy (2015). The Biblical Guidebook to Deliverance. Charisma Media. ISBN 978-1-62998-036-2.
- Clark, Randy (January 20, 2015). The Essential Guide to the Power of the Holy Spirit: God's Miraculous Gifts at Work Today. Destiny Image, Incorporated. ISBN 978-0-7684-0605-4.
- Clark, Randy (April 21, 2015). Power to Heal Study Guide: 8 Weeks to Activating God's Healing Power in Your Life. Destiny Image, Incorporated. ISBN 978-0-7684-0734-1.
- Clark, Randy (2016). Almighty Is His Name: The Riveting Story of Sophal Ung. Charisma Media. ISBN 978-1-62998-632-6.
- Clark, Randy (May 3, 2016). The Healing Breakthrough. Chosen Books. ISBN 978-1-4412-3002-7.
- Clark, Randy (January 17, 2017). Authority to Heal Leader's Guide: Restoring the Lost Inheritance of God's Healing Power. Destiny Image Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7684-1112-6.
- Clark, Randy (May 16, 2017). Baptized in the Spirit: God's Presence Resting Upon You With Power. Destiny Image Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7684-1235-2.
- Clark, Randy (May 8, 2018). Eyewitness to Miracles: Watching the Gospel Come to Life. HarperChristian + ORM. ISBN 978-0-7852-1912-5.
- Clark, Randy (November 20, 2018). Stories of Divine Healing: Supernatural Testimonies that Ignite Faith for Your Healing. Destiny Image Publishers. ISBN 978-0-7684-1635-0.
- Clark, Randy (August 4, 2020). Destined for the Cross: 16 Reasons Jesus Had to Die. Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-0-7852-2429-7.
- Clark, Randy (August 3, 2021). Intimacy with God: Cultivating a Life of Deep Friendship Through Obedience. Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-0-7852-2434-1.
References
[edit]- ^ "Is Laughing for the Lord Holy?". Christianity Today. October 24, 1994. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Reach Beyond the Limitations of the Natural, Join The Fountain Of Life Church at the 2016 Word Explosion Conference | April 3rd – 10th". BellaNaija. March 29, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Randy Clark - Global Awakening". globalawakening.com. April 1, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Randy Clark: Waking Up the Church - The 700 Club - CBN.com". secure.cbn.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "The Enduring Revival". Christianity Today. March 7, 2014. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Article: Toronto's Mixed Blessing". Christianity Today. September 1, 1995. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Toronto Blessing: 'The Greatest Thing that's Happened in the Church in the Last 100 Years'". CBN. June 22, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Randy Clark: The Healing Evangelist". BBN Community. August 5, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ Desai, Sejal (August 1, 2024). "The Toronto Blessing and Randy Clark's Influence". LA Progressive. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "The Right-Wing Christian Sect Plotting a Political Takeover". The New Republic. ISSN 0028-6583. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Baseball and the Toronto Blessing". Evangelical Times. May 31, 1999. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ "Pastor & Author Bill Johnson's New Book, 'Hope in Any Crisis'". Missions Box. June 23, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2024.