Paul Cain (minister)

{{Short description|American minister (1929–2019)}}
{{About|the minister|the author|Paul Cain (pen name)}}

'''Paul Cain''' (June 16, 1929 – February 12, 2019)  was a [[Charismatic]] Christian minister<ref name="Heilbut2012">{{cite book|last=Heilbut|first=Anthony|title=The Fan Who Knew Too Much: Aretha Franklin, the Rise of the Soap Opera, Children of the Gospel Church, and Other Meditations|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=N1-qI0zwDGEC&pg=PA46|accessdate=11 July 2012|date=2012-06-19|publisher=Random House Digital, Inc.|isbn=9780307958471|pages=46–}}</ref> involved with both [[neo-charismatic]] churches and the [[Charismatic Movement]], and is named one of the [[Kansas City Prophets]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deere |first=Jack |date=2024-03-11 |title=From Support to Scrutiny: Jack Deere Reevaluates #IHOPKC Founder and Kansas City Prophets' Legacy |url=https://stephendeere.substack.com/p/from-support-to-scrutiny-jack-deere |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Divine Detours}}</ref>. Cain resided in California and ministered monthly at a local church in [[Santa Maria, California]] until his death<ref>{{Cite web |title=US evangelist Paul Cain dies aged 89 - Premier Christian News {{!}} Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis |url=https://premierchristian.news/en/news/article/us-evangelist-paul-cain-dies-aged-89 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=premierchristian.news |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-13 |title=Major Pentecostal Leader, Prophet Paul Cain Dies at 89 - Charisma Magazine Online |url=https://mycharisma.com/spiritled-living/church-ministry/major-pentecostal-leader-prophet-paul-cain-dies-at-89/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |language=en-US}}</ref>.

==Life==
Paul Cain was born on June 16, 1929, in [[Garland, Texas]]. His mother Anna had been seriously ill with cancer, [[tuberculosis]], and other difficulties, and was not expected to live.<ref name=":2">Michael G. Maudlin, “[http://coursematerials.vision.edu/its/Lesson_23.pdf Seers in the Heartland: Hot on the Trail of the Kansas City Prophets], {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126135618/http://coursematerials.vision.edu/its/Lesson_23.pdf |date=2013-11-26 }}” Christianity Today. Retrieved 27 July 2013</ref>{{Failed verification|date=September 2016}} Her case was so severe that she was the subject of special medical attention. To the astonishment of doctors both Cain and his mother survived the birth; his mother was subsequently healed. Cain attributes this to an angelic visitation his mother had at that time, and to the fervent prayers of his family. It was during this visitation that Cain was given the name "Paul" and his mother became sure of his calling to preach.<ref name=":2"/>{{Failed verification|date=September 2016}}

===Early ministry===
Cain drew crowds of 30,000 in [[Switzerland]] and [[Germany]] with his meetings.<ref name=":5">Giberti, R Scott, ''Paul Cain--A Prophet in the Hall of Kings: Between Iraq and a Hard Place,'' First Stone. 2011. {{ISBN|978-0-98394-710-3}}.</ref> Cain's ministry at this time used a very large tent, like most other ministers' of the time, such as [[Billy Graham]], [[Oral Roberts]] and [[Jack Coe]].  Cain, however, eventually became disgusted with what he saw as the corruption of a once-pure movement into a circus of hype and greed. In the late 1950s, he claimed that he was "challenged by the Lord" concerning such excesses of various leaders in that movement, and suddenly disappeared from public view.<ref name=":2"/>{{Failed verification|date=September 2016}}

===Later ministry===

He began to travel around the world, proclaiming the gospel and calling the church back to purity and holiness. He served as a consultant to [[Central Intelligence Agency]]—Paranormal Division, a consultant to the [[FBI]] and was a Presidential Consultant and [[Special Envoy]] for three presidents. He ministered to many national and international leaders. During the [[Clinton Administration]], Cain went to [[Iraq]] to meet with [[Saddam Hussein]]. He also met with spiritual leaders, including key church and denominational leaders.<ref name=":5" /><ref name="paulcain">{{cite web|url=http://www.paulcain.org/sandbox/newsite/pages/aboutpaul.html|title=About Paul|publisher=paulcain.org|accessdate=2014-01-26|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230030754/http://www.paulcain.org/sandbox/newsite/pages/aboutpaul.html|archivedate=2012-12-30}}</ref>

=== Public apology ===
In April 2004, [[Rick Joyner]], [[Jack Deere]], and [[Mike Bickle (minister)|Mike Bickle]], three ministers who had long-held, close ministerial relationships with Cain, met with Cain to confront him about a [[homosexual]] relationship and several incidents of public drunkenness. He denied these accusations which led to Joyner, Deere and Bickle releasing a statement in October stating that he was unwilling to participate in the restoration process. However, in February 2005, Cain stepped down from ministry and issued a letter of confession, posted on his website<ref>{{cite web |title=Cain, Paul. "A Letter of Confession," Paul Cain Ministries Retrieved on 2005-02-25 |url=http://www.paulcain.org/news.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050225053035/http://www.paulcain.org/news.html |archivedate=February 25, 2005 |accessdate=2011-10-15}}</ref> and excerpted in ''[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma Magazine]]''.<ref name=":0">[http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/component/content/article/268-people-and-events/10627-prophetic-minister-paul-cain-issues-public-apology-for-immoral-lifestyle-?format=pdf Grady, J. Lee (March 2005), "Prophetic Minister Paul Cain Issues Public Apology for Immoral Lifestyle," Charisma Magazine, Retrieved on 2008-01-28] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302004926/http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/component/content/article/268-people-and-events/10627-prophetic-minister-paul-cain-issues-public-apology-for-immoral-lifestyle-?format=pdf|date=2012-03-02}}.</ref> "I have struggled in two particular areas, [[homosexuality]] and [[alcoholism]]," Cain admitted, "for an extended period of time."

In response to this confession, David Andrade of Reclaiming The Valley International Ministries formed a restoration team. Some of those providing collaboration during the restoration and emergence process included: Steve Dittmar, John Sanford, Cal Pierce, Rick Taylor, Kari Browning, Jerry Bowers, David and Donna Diaz, Randy Demain, David Andrade & Olivia Cook TP.<ref>[http://www.notjustnotes.ws/paulcainlifestory.htm The Life Story Of The Prophet Paul Cain]</ref>

In April 2007, Paul Cain re-emerged into the public eye and resumed speaking at meetings throughout the U.S and abroad. His rehabilitation was questioned by Rick Joyner, Jack Deere, and Mike Bickle. They stated that they lacked confidence in his rehabilitation, did not consider him restored, and therefore his return to ministry was premature.<ref>[http://www.jackdeere.com/thoughts/an_update_on_pa.html Deere, Jack (January 2007)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091023225909/http://www.jackdeere.com/thoughts/an_update_on_pa.html|date=2009-10-23}}</ref> By September 2007 Andrade was able to claim that Cain was restored and able to minister again freely.<ref>[http://www.mountainofworship.com/davidandradeword.htm Paul Cain: Restoration Team Letter] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226152449/http://www.mountainofworship.com/davidandradeword.htm|date=2012-02-26|df=}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://paulcain.com/ Paul Cain Ministries (Official website)]

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