Charles Nieman

Charles Nieman
Nationality American
Occupation Pastor
Religion Christian
Denomination non-denominational
Spouse(s) 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. He met his wife Rochelle there, too.[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 23,000+ 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]

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  1. "Top 100 Fastest Growing Churches". Outreach Magazine. 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. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  3. "Charles Nieman Ministries". The Kingdom of God. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  4. "About Pastor Tommy Barnett". Phoenix First Assembly of God. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  5. "ABOUT OUR PASTORS". Abundant Living Faith Center. 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.
  7. "Pastor Charles Nieman". Embassy Christian Center, San Francisco. August 30, 2007. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  8. "The Emerge Conference". Green Pastures – the people's church. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  9. "July 16, 2009 – Thursday – Charles Nieman". Dream Center. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  10. "Former US Presidential adviser to speak at Green Pastures conference". Ballymena Times. April 20, 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
  11. "Charles Nieman Ministries". Apple Store. Retrieved 2010-08-08.