1. Robert Jeffress is the senior pastor of the 14,000-member First Baptist Church, a megachurch in Dallas, Texas, and is a Fox News Contributor.
16 Facts About Robert Jeffress
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Robert Jeffress's sermons are broadcast on the television and radio program Pathway to Victory, which is broadcast on more than 1,200 television stations in the United States and 28 other countries, and is heard on 900 stations and broadcast live in 195 countries.
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Robert Jeffress has endorsed Republican candidates for president, including Donald Trump, and has spoken at Republican conventions, although he doesn't identify himself as a Republican.
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Robert Jeffress has been critical of Democratic politicians, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
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Robert Jeffress identifies with the evangelical wing of Christianity and has claimed that Roman Catholicism is Satanic.
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In 1986, Robert Jeffress was a contestant on the syndicated nighttime edition of the popular game show Card Sharks, hosted by Bill Rafferty, winning $4,550 over four days.
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Previously, Robert Jeffress had been the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls since 1992.
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Robert Jeffress had been the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Eastland, Texas, from 1985 to 1992.
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In 2006, Robert Jeffress received the Daniel Award from Vision America.
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In 2011, the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary awarded Robert Jeffress a distinguished alumni award for the impact of his ministry in Texas.
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On January 20,2017, Robert Jeffress preached the sermon at a private service at St John's Episcopal Church, attended by President-elect Donald Trump the day before his inauguration.
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Robert Jeffress oversaw the construction of the First Baptist Church's 3,000-seat pavilion.
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Also in 2010, Robert Jeffress referred to Roman Catholicism as a "Satanic" result of "Babylonian mystery religion".
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In December 2016, Robert Jeffress said in an interview that he believes Christians are being "marginalized and attacked".
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Robert Jeffress had previously made a similar statement during the 2008 presidential primaries.
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Nevertheless, in April 2012, Robert Jeffress endorsed Romney for president and strongly opposed the re-election of Barack Obama.