Charles Emmitt Capps (January 4, 1934 – February 23, 2014) was an American Christian preacher and teacher in the

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movement. During his lifetime, Capps had influenced the

movement through various publications, as well as, directly in his role as a preacher.

Biography

Charles Capps was born on January 4, 1934, to Emmet and Minnie Capps in Burmmitt, Arkansas. His family owned a farm, on which he lived as a child. Immediately after graduating from high-school, Capps followed this tradition and began farming in the Lonoke County area. By the age of seventeen, he could fly civilian aircraft and became a member of the "flying farmers". In 1951, he was married to Peggy Capps, and by 1978, he had retired on being a farmer to pursue full-time ministry. During his middle age, Capps enjoyed rising popularity as a preacher and religious figure, and often spoke at seminars and conventions. He has also appeared on the ''Believers Voice of Victory'' television program, hosted by

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Ministries of

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. Eventually, he launched his own radio and TV broadcast program. In total, Capps eventually authored 24 books, of which nearly 6 million copies were sold during his lifetime. Much of his writing was also translated and published in multiple languages. Capps died at his home on February 23, 2014.

Bibliography

* ''End Time Events'', Harrison House (1979) * ''Authority in Three Worlds'', Harrison House (1980) * ''The Tongue: A Creative Force'', Harrison House (1995) * ''Releasing The Ability of God Through Prayer'', Capps Publishing (2004) * "God's Creative Power" series. Capps Publishing (2004)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Capps, Charles 1934 births 2014 deaths American Pentecostal pastors American television evangelists People from Lonoke County, Arkansas