Jamie Buckingham

Jamie Buckingham was an internationally recognized pastor, author, and leader in the Charismatic Movement from the early 1970s to his death in 1992. Respected among liturgical, evangelical, and Pentecostal Christians, he was a close friend and cofidant to many of the most influential Christian leaders of the late 20th century.

Jamie wrote numerous books for Kathryn Kuhlman, Corrie ten Boom, Pat Robertson, and many others. His book Run Baby Run with Nicky Cruz became an international bestseller. His award-winning magazine columns and bestselling books, including Risky Living, Where Eagles Soar, and A Way Through the Wilderness, cemented his reputation as a transparent, approachable leader, an insightful Bible teacher, and a master storyteller.

Jamie was founding pastor of the Tabernacle Church, an interdenominational congregation in Melbourne, Florida, where he served for 25 years. He lived in a rural area on the east coast of Florida with his wife, Jackie, surrounded by his five married children and numerous grandchildren.