Favorite Pastors
Francis Chan – Favorite Pastors Series
Next up in my Favorite Pastors Series is Francis Chan… Pastor Francis Chan is an influential Christian leader, speaker, and author known for his passion for the Gospel and commitment to radical discipleship. He was born on August 31, 1967, in San Francisco, California, USA. After graduating from John MacArthur’s The Master’s Seminary, Chan served as a youth pastor in several churches before founding Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, in 1994. Under his leadership, the church proliferated and…
John MacArthur – Favorite Pastors Series
This time out in my Favorite Pastors Series, I’m going to feature one of the most well-known figures in the protestant church today, John MacArthur. If you’re unfamiliar with MacArthur, then read on… Pastor John Fullerton MacArthur Jr., born on June 19, 1939, is an influential figure in the evangelical Christian community, renowned for his biblical scholarship and uncompromising commitment to preaching and teaching God’s Word. With a career spanning over six decades, he has made a significant impact on…
John Ankerberg – Favorite Pastors Series
This week’s entry in my Favorite Pastors Series is one on a man who hasn’t made much of an impact for the Kingdom of God from preaching weekly sermons from a pulpit, but instead, has done most of his work in front of a television camera and through the printed page. And through these mediums, John Ankerberg has been a tremendous influence on me and helped in solidifying my Christian beliefs and spiritual discernment. Who is he? Well, Dr. John…
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones – Favorite Pastors Series
As you may have read in my introductory post about creating this Favorite Pastors Series, one of the criteria for being considered to be listed among the hallowed was that the preacher had to have been alive during my lifetime. Since the late D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, who went to be with the Lord in 1981, barely squeaks by, I was elated to be able to include him! Dr. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was truly one of the Lord’s greats at…
Steven Lawson – Favorite Pastors Series
Dr. Steven J. Lawson is a Christian pastor, author, and speaker known for his expository preaching and teaching. He was born in 1951 in Texas and grew up in a Christian family. Lawson earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, his Master of Divinity from The Master’s Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminary. Lawson has served as a pastor for several churches throughout his career, including as the senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Baptist Church…
Charles Stanley – Favorite Pastors Series
While coming up with a list of favorite pastors for this series, there was always one who was a “shoo-in,” one who I never had to debate on whether or not I would include on this list. The man to whom I’m referring passed away today at the age of 90 to be in the presence of Jesus. Of course, I’m talking about none other than the legendary Charles Stanley. Dr. Charles Frazier Stanley was a renowned pastor, theologian, and…
Larry Rice – Favorite Pastors Series
PHOTO BY NICK SCHNELLE Next in my series of favorite and influential pastors might be a surprising one for many…Larry Rice. The Reverend Larry Rice is a well-known figure in the city of St. Louis, Missouri, where he has put his faith into practice by spending over four decades advocating for the homeless and marginalized. As the founder and director of the New Life Evangelistic Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter, food, and other services to those in…
Voddie Baucham – Favorite Pastors Series
This begins my series on my favorite pastors, where I will feature important, influential, and trustworthy Bible teachers and preachers who have lived in my lifetime. To kick things off, here is a bit about Voddie Baucham. Dr. Voddie T. Baucham, Jr. is a prominent pastor, theologian, and author who has gained a reputation for his uncompromising stance on biblical truth and his ability to communicate complex theological concepts in a clear and understandable way. He was born on October…
Favorite Pastors Series
I’m really excited about an upcoming blog series that will showcase, post by post, who many of my favorite pastors and Bible teachers are. This collection of articles aims to tell you about many men of God who have not only been encouraging and edifying to me personally but ones whom just about all Christians should take a strong listen to. Of course, I want everyone reading this who is a born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ to be…