Tommy Barnett began his ministry at age sixteen. Before moving to Phoenix, Barnett pastored Westside Assembly of God in
Davenport, Iowa. In just a few years, the church grew from 76 people to more than 4,000 members. In 1979, he became the pastor of
Dream City Church. The church has grown under his leadership over the past three decades. In 2011, Barnett turned over the senior pastor's post to his younger son, Luke; he remains as co-pastor. Tommy Barnett and his son
Matthew founded the
Dream Center in 1994, as a home missions project of the
Southern California District of the
Assemblies of God. Barnett is on the Board of Directors of
Joyce Meyer Ministries and has authored several books, including
Multiplication, Hidden Power, Enlarge Your Circle of Love, Reaching Your Dreams, The Power of a Half Hour, and Your Great Adventure. == Personal life ==