Charles Nieman

Charles Nieman
Nationality	American
Occupation	Pastor
Religion	Christian
Denomination	non-denominational
Spouse	Rochelle Nieman
Children	Shannon and Jared Nieman
Website
http://www.charlesnieman.com/

Charles Nieman is a pastor of the Abundant Living Faith Center in El Paso, Texas, USA, a non-denominational megachurch. His church was rated as the 31st fastest growing church and 41st in size in 2008 by Outreach Magazine.^[1][2]

Charles Nieman was born and brought up in El Paso, Texas. While studying at the University of Texas in his early 20's he decided to become a preacher.^[3] He was influenced by Tommy Barnett of the Phoenix First Assembly of God, whom he called his pastor.^[4] Charles and Rochelle Nieman began preaching in 1977 to a congregation of just 20 people in a small railroad union hall in El Paso. Since then, their church has grown to over 20,000 members.^[5] The Niemans' message focuses on the abundant life that Jesus came to give.^[6][7] Nieman is a regular speaker at Christian conferences.^[8][9][10] Apart from public appearances, he has written several books and his work is available on iTunes podcasts.^[11]

Bibliography

• Charles Nieman (1983). Wisdom & guidance. Word of Faith. ISBN 0914307193. 
• Charles Nieman (1983). Prayer: An Invitation from God. Word of Faith Pub.. ISBN 0914307037. 
• Charles Nieman (1983). Leadership: You Can Have What It Takes. Robert Tilton Ministries. ISBN 0914307088. 
• Charles Nieman (1985). God's Plan for Your Financial Success. Robert Tilton Ministries. ISBN 0914307347. 
• Charles Nieman (1988). Living Smart. Harrison House, Incorporated. ISBN 0892744774. 
• Charles Nieman (2000). Becoming A Master Asker. Creation House. ISBN 0884196941. 

References

1. ^ "Top 100 Fastest Growing Churches". Outreach Magazine. http://www.sermoncentral.com/articleb.asp?article=top-100-fastest-growing-churches2. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
2. ^ "Multi-ethnic Churches listed in Outreach’s 2009 Top 100 & Fastest Growing and Largest Churches". Unity in Christ Magazine. January 22, 2010. http://unityinchristmagazine.com/misc/side-bars/multi-ethnic-churches-listed-in-outreach%E2%80%99s-2009-top-100-fastest-growing-and-largest-churches/. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
3. ^ "Charles Nieman Ministries". The Kingdom of God. http://www.tkog.biz/Businesses/Business.aspx?BusinessID=448. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
4. ^ "About Pastor Tommy Barnett". Phoenix First Assembly of God. http://www.phoenixfirst.org/Pages/HtmlPage.aspx?Name=tommybarnett. Retrieved 2010-08-08. ^{[dead link]}
5. ^ "ABOUT OUR PASTORS". Abundant Living Faith Center. http://www.alfc.com/alfc/our_church/aboutourpastors/tabid/79/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
6. ^ [http://www.sfecc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=25878&PG=Events&CID=592517&rDate=2007-08-30 Their church is also heavily involved in community outreach – toys, clothing, food and school supplies are given in mass to some of the poorest zip codes in America. "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}"]. http://www.sfecc.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=25878&PG=Events&CID=592517&rDate=2007-08-30 Their church is also heavily involved in community outreach – toys, clothing, food and school supplies are given in mass to some of the poorest zip codes in America.. 
7. ^ "Error: no |title= specified when using {{Cite web}}". http://alfc.com/Ministries/Outreach.aspx.  |title=Pastor Charles Nieman |date=August 30, 2007 |publisher=Embassy Christian Center, San Francisco |accessdate=2010-08-08}}
8. ^ "The Emerge Conference". Green Pastures – the people's church. http://www.gpastures.co.uk/news/latest-news/170-emerge-2010.html. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
9. ^ "July 16, 2009 – Thursday – Charles Nieman". Dream Center. http://www.dreamcenter.org/dcLive/OnDemand/7-16-09.html. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 
10. ^ "Former US Presidential adviser to speak at Green Pastures conference". Ballymena Times. April 20, 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/ballymena-times-northern-ireland/mi_7785/is_2010_April_20/presidential-adviser-speak-green-pastures/ai_n53297788/. Retrieved 2010-08-08. ^{[dead link]}
11. ^ "Charles Nieman Ministries". Apple Store. http://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/charles-nieman-ministries/id219591064. Retrieved 2010-08-08. 

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