Max Lucado
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Max Lucado is a best selling Christian author and well-known minister. Lucado has written more than 50 books with 28 million copies in print, and currently serves as senior minister at Oak Hills Church (formerly Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas.
Lucado was born in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, the youngest of four children to Jack and Thelma Lucado. Max was raised in Andrews, Texas. His father was an oil field worker, while his mother served as a nurse.
Lucado attended Abilene Christian University. Initially Max had aspirations to become a lawyer. Lucado said that a required Bible course at the university and a mission trip made him change his mind, deciding instead to become a missionary. However, this required that Max get a graduate degree in Bible and have at least two years experience ministering to a church.
After graduation Max moved to Miami to minister to a church. His responsibilities were to minister to a single's group and write a column for the church's newsletter. Later these short columns were compiled together to form Max's first book, On the Anvil. After two years in Miami, Max and his new wife, Denalyn, moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to become full time missionaries.
In 1987, Max's father succumbed to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. After five years in Brazil, Max brought his family back to the United States to be closer to his mother. In 1988 he was hired as minister to the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio.
Lucado was recently named "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today magazine. He has been featured on The Fox News Channel, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, and USA Today. His books are regularly on the New York Times Best Seller List. He has been featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast.
[edit] Selected bibliography
- 1983 On the Anvil (Shaped by God)
- 1986 No Wonder They Call Him the Savior
- 1987 God Came Near
- 1989 Six Hours One Friday
- 1990 The Applause of Heaven
- 1991 In the Eye of the Storm
- 1992 And the Angels Were Silent
- 1993 He Still Moves Stones
- 1994 The Crippled Lamb
- 1994 When God Whispers Your Name
- 1994 The Final Week of Jesus
- 1995 A Gentle Thunder
- 1995 The Inspirational Study Bible
- 1996 In the Grip of Grace
- 1996 The Glory of Christmas
- 1996 God's Inspirational Promise Book
- 1996 Walking with the Savior
- 1996-1998 - Life Lessons Bible Study Guides
- 1997 The Great House of God
- 1997 You Are Special
- 1997 Cosmic Christmas (An Angel's Story)
- 1998 The Cross
- 1998 The Heart of Christmas
- 1998 Just Like Jesus
- 1998 The Christmas Cross
- 1998 Let the Journey Begin
- 1999 When Christ Comes
- 1999 The Gift for All People
- 1999 Opening Windows
- 1999-2000 Topical Bible Study Series
- 2000 He Chose the Nails
- 2000 Grace for the Moment
- 2000 In the Footsteps of Jesus
- 2000 He Did This Just For You
- 2001 Traveling Light
- 2001 America Looks Up
- 2001 One Incredible Moment
- 2001 Safe in the Shepherd's Arms
- 2002 Just For You
- 2002 A Love Worth Giving
- 2002 Traveling Light for Mothers
- 2002 Just Like Jesus (Devotional)
- 2002 A Heart Like Jesus
- 2002 What the Cross Means to Me
- 2003 Next Door Savior
- 2003 God Thinks You're Wonderful
- 2004 It's Not About Me
- 2004 Come Thirsty
- 2004 Everyday Blessings
- 2005 Cure for the Common Life
- 2005 Turn
- 2005 God’s Mirror
- 2006 God’s Promises For You (Updated Edition)
- 2006 Your Special Gift
- 2006 Grace For The Moment II
- 2006 Facing Your Giants
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Max Lucado Official Website
- Oak Hills Church Website
- Max Lucado Unofficial Biography of Max Lucado
 |
This Christianity-related biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
