Power Team

The Power Team is a group of Christian Evangelist, based in Dallas, Texas, who incorporate their preaching with displays of strength and martial arts skills. They were founded in the late 1970s by John Jacobs. Their performances, usually taped at large megachurches, were broadcast on TBN and other Christian television stations in the United States in the late 1980s.

History

The Power Team often conducts performances in venues such as schools, to encourage audiences from outside church communities. As performances in public schools could not discuss religion, these performances instead promote social responsibility and abstention from drugs and alcohol.

Power Team leader John Jacobs divorced his wife, Ruthanne in May 2000, which was followed by numerous members leaving the Power Team to form a new ministry, Team Impact. The Power Team's President since 2003 is Todd Keene, a long-time member of the ministry.

TV appearances

In 1999, The Power Team portrayed themselves in "The Principal" episode of Walker, Texas Ranger to motivate a high...
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