Jack Hayford is the President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.  He is also a nationally and internationally recognized scholar, teacher and the chancellor of the King's College and Seminary.  He is probably best known as "Pastor Jack," the founding pastor of the Church on the Way, the First Foursquare Church of Van Nuys, California. He is a prolific author, having written dozens of books and 600 hymns and choruses, and has served on various interdenominational committees and councils.

As the founding pastor of The Church On The Way, a pastorate that began as a “temporary” assignment to shepherd 18 people in 1969 and continued fruitfully for more than three decades as the congregation grew to more than 10,000 members. 

A nationally and internationally recognized scholar and teacher, Dr. Hayford draws on a wealth of experience to mentor other leaders and today is recognized as a “pastor to pastors.” His travels and ministry to denominational and interdenominational gatherings have caused Pastor Hayford to become an acknowledged bridge-builder—helping forge healthy bonds among all sectors of the Church. The current focus of Dr. Hayford’s ministry is to equip pastors of many church affiliations, serving diverse communities around the world. This is accomplished through the following venues:

• The Jack W. Hayford School of Pastoral Nurture, founded in 1997, provides an interactive atmosphere where senior pastors can be prepared to meet the challenging demands of the 21st Century.
• The King’s Seminary, a graduate school of theology and advanced-level ministry training founded in 1999, offers Master’s and Doctoral level degrees.
• The King’s College, an interdenominational, Spirit-filled Bible training center for men and women pursuing God’s highest call for their lives, was founded in 1987. 

A prolific and best-selling author, Pastor Hayford has penned more than four-dozen books and 600 hymns and choruses, including the internationally known and widely recorded Majesty. In addition, Pastor Hayford is a frequent contributor to Christian periodicals and is the general editor of the Spirit-Filled Life publications produced by Thomas Nelson that have sold more than two million volumes. Hayford’s Electronic Spirit-Filled Life Library is a cutting-edge resourcefor today’s leaders.  Soon to be released is the Spirit-Filled Life Commentary, a several volume exposition and study guide of the Bible.

Nationally and internationally, Dr. Hayford addresses a broad range of gatherings and audiences annually. He has traveled and ministered in more than 40 nations. He is Chairman of the Board of Living Way Ministries, which is responsible for developing and distributing the media and print resources from his teaching ministry. Over the past three decades, Living Way has distributed millions of his teaching cassettes worldwide. In addition, Pastor Hayford reaches an international audience through daily radio and weekly television programs.

With keen insight into God’s Word and a commitment to practical application, he has become recognized for balance in preaching the truth.  He avoids extremes, while not diluting or compromising the demands of truth, graciously revealing the heart of a holy and merciful God for each situation or issue.

Born in Los Angeles and raised in Oakland, Calif., Dr. Hayford has been married since 1954 to Anna (Smith) Hayford.  The couple has four children and eleven grandchildren.

Website: www.jackhayford.com