Jesse Duplantis

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Jesse Duplantis

Jesse Duplantis
Born July 9, 1949(1949-07-09)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupation Evangelist, Author, Inspirational Speaker
Salary ?
Religious beliefs Christianity (Catholic, then Pentecostal)

Jesse Duplantis (born July 9, 1949) is an Evangelical Charismatic Christian minister based in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., and the founder of Jesse Duplantis Ministries.

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[edit] Early Life and Conversion Experience

Jesse Duplantis, raised as a Catholic Cajun, was born on July 9, 1949 and spent his childhood in Houma, southeastern Louisiana. A member of the band "Summer Wine," he performed under the stage name "Jerry Jackson," earning a living as an opening act and back-up band for rock groups. Duplantis also performed as a heavy metal replacement guitarist for several high profile bands on tour. During one music tour, his focus was redirected from music to evangelism after hearing Dr.Billy Graham speak about salvation and Jesus. The irony and humor of being converted to the faith in a hotel bathroom was never lost on Duplantis, as evidenced by the unique humor laced throughout his empirical perspectives concerning theology and life. Dr. John Hagee once introduced him as "The Apostle of Joy" on an international TBN broadcast and the phrase quickly became as synonymous as a professional title or name. In full-time evangelistic ministry since 1978, Duplantis often uses his talent for music and comic performing in his evangelistic organization. In the book "Close Encounters of the God Kind" Duplantis reveals numerous facts concerning (a) his daily relationship with God, (b) having formerly engaged in the substance abuse of drugs and alcohol, (c) the reality of eternity, (d) perspectives on Heaven and (e) the depth of the compassion, forgiveness and love God has for humankind.[1]

[edit] International Ministry and Local Church

In recognition of his "many years of effectively sharing God's message of salvation through Jesus Christ to the world," Jesse Duplantis was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University in 1999. Dr. Duplantis is known for (a) his Prosperity Gospel message (b) his joy for prosperity and heaven on earth, (c) an exuberant, evangelistic spirit,(d) for teaching a memorable mix of strong preaching especially dealing with becoming prosperous while here on earth and (e) sharing hilarious life lessons.[2] He preached his first sermon in 1976 and went into full time Evangelistic ministry in 1978.[3] He is the founder of Jesse Duplantis Ministries (JDM), which has its International Headquarters located in America with additional offices in the United Kingdom and Australia. In 1997, he and his wife, Cathy Duplantis, founded Covenant Church, a local outreach of JDM on the International Headquarters property in Destrehan, Louisiana. In the fall of 2005, Covenant Compassion Center was opened at the JDM International Headquarters in response to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. JDM and the Covenant Compassion Center provided shelter for hundreds of relief workers, rented homes for displaced Katrina victims, provided finances for displaced people and churches in addition to distributing a spectrum of necessities inclusive of food, water, clothing, hygiene and household items. In early 2006, Dr. Duplantis was invited to become the first Louisiana Director of Christians United For Israel. He states, "CUFI has asked me to be the Louisiana Director, and it’s an offer I’ve accepted. I believe that Christians like us should stand for Israel and the Jewish people."[4]

Duplantis was part of a diverse group of Christian leaders which met in San Antonio February 7- 8, 2006 to form Christians United for Israel (CUFI), a national organization to support Israel, chaired by John Hagee.[5]

Representative Beard commends Dr. Jesse Duplantis for his outstanding accomplishments by Resolution that states "To commend Dr. Jesse Duplantis, to express appreciation for the pride he brings to his family, friends, community, state, and nation, and to welcome him to the Louisiana House of Representatives."[6]

Jesse Duplantis says that he is often told that he is "the only preacher my husband and kids will listen to!"[7] While he is known for his joy and his exuberant, evangelistic spirit, he has stated that his primary goal is evangelizing the world[8].

The JDM official website states: "Jesse Duplantis Ministries is an evangelistic ministry dedicated to reaching people and changing lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our vision is world evangelism and our desire is to see God bless everyone in every way."[9] Dr. Duplantis' books have been translated into thirteen languages, including Braille, and are distributed worldwide. As a result of his efforts, Dr. Duplantis is moderately well known in the Christian world, especially since he can be seen on the internet via webcasts, a variety of Christian television stations such as the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Daystar, and LeSEA, in addition to secular networks inclusive of the ABC, NBC and CBS. His program is also broadcast throughout Africa, Australia, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, the United Kingdom, Israel, and the Middle East, because of the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

[edit] Trivia

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  • His 2007 birthday was celebrated at Anaheim, CA at the West Coast Believer's conference.[10]
  • Accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in a hotel bathroom in Boston, Massachusetts on Labor Day weekend 1974 after watching a televised revival hosted by Billy Graham. (TV.com)
  • Preached his first sermon in 1976 and went into full time Evangelistic ministry in 1978. (TV.com)
  • Was awarded an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from Oral Roberts University in 1999. (TV.com; TBN.org)
  • The Make-a-Wish Foundation asked a girl named Krystal, who at the time was fourteen years old and diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, to "make a wish" and her wish was to visit Jesse Duplantis.[11]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Joseph Tura, Mini Biography, IMDb; "Praise The Lord" TBN.org; "Close Encounters of the God Kind" Harrison House: April 1996
  2. ^ TBN, ChurchChannel.tv : 2002-2007
  3. ^ TV.com biography
  4. ^ Jesse Duplantis Ministries
  5. ^ Charisma + Christian Life Magazine, May 2006 http://www.charismamag.com/display.php?id=12885)
  6. ^ Beard, HR59, Resolution:Commendations, House of Representatives Legislative Day History; Official Journal of the House of Representatives, page 28 House, 19th Day Proceedings, Thursday, May 31, 2007. Enrolled, signed by the Speaker of the House and taken by the Clerk of the House to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House, Official Journal of the House of Representatives, page 38 House, 20th Day Proceedings, Monday, June 4, 2007.
  7. ^ Church Channel Biography of Jessie Duplantis. Trinity Broadcasting Network (2007). Retrieved on 2007-01-29.
  8. ^ JDM.org; http://www.jdm.org/jdmDefault.aspx
  9. ^ Jesse Duplantis Ministries
  10. ^ http://bvov.tv/asx/bvovtv.asx
  11. ^ Krystal cruises with her favorite reverend. Reggaerun.com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-01-29.

[edit] Bibliography

[edit] Jesse Duplantis' Writings

  • Jesse Duplantis (1994). Ministry of Cheerfulness. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 0-89274-799-4. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (1996). Heaven: close encounters of the God kind. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 0-89274-943-1. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (1999). Breaking the Power of Natural Law: Finding Freedom in the Presence of God. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 1577942248. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (2000). Jambalaya for the Soul. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 1-57794-304-X. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (2001). God Is Not Enough, He's Too Much!. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 1-57794-397-X. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (2001). Wanting a God You Can Talk to. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 1-57794-315-5. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (2003). One More Night with the Frogs. Louisiana: Jesse Duplantis Ministries. ISBN 0-97287-125-X. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (2003). What in Hell Do You Want. Louisiana: Jesse Duplantis Ministries. ISBN 0-97287-128-4. 
  • Jesse Duplantis (2003). The Battle of Life. Jesse Duplantis Minstries. ISBN 0-9728712-2-5. 

[edit] Cathy Duplantis' Writings

  • Cathy Duplantis (2001). How to Behave in a Cave: It's What You Do In the Cave That Gets You Out of It. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. ISBN 1-57794-311-2. 
  • Cathy Duplantis (2003). Keeping a Clean Heart. Jesse Duplantis Ministries. ISBN 0-9728712-7-6. 

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