President and founder of The Ankerberg Theological Research
Institute.
Producer and host of the nationally
televised John Ankerberg Show, a half-hour program seen in all 50 states via independent stations,
the DAYSTAR Network, the DISH Network, DirecTV and on the SKY ANGEL
Satellite, numerous cable outlets, as well as on the internet. The
program can be seen each week by a potential viewing audience in
excess of 99 million people. John presents contemporary spiritual
issues and defends biblical/Christian answers.
Education:
Attended Prospect High School, Mount
Prospect, IL 1960 to 1964.
Graduate of the University of Illinois,
B.A., 1968.
Graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School with Master of Arts in Church History and Philosophy of
Christian Thought, 1972.
Graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity
School with Master of Divinity degree, 1973
(Graduating with high academic honors in
both degrees.)
Attended Bethel Theological Seminary,
Saint Paul, MN, completing course work for Doctor of Ministry program 1977 and 1978.
Transferred to Luther Rice Seminary,
Jacksonville, FL, graduating with Doctor of Ministry degree, 1990
Ordained Baptist minister and former
pastor.
Married to Darlene, father of one
daughter, Michelle.
Member of the International Society of
Christian Apologists
Member of the Board of Directors of the
National Religious Broadcasters.
Member of the Board of Reference of The
Christian Film and Television Commission.
Instrumental in the development of EFICOM
(The Ethics and Financial Integrity Commission) of NRB whose objective
was to create a set of principles which will help insure the integrity
and fiscal soundness of broadcast ministries.
Was one of 10 TV ministers in America
chosen to testify before the Congressional Sub-Committee on financial
accountability.
Awarded "The Television Program Producer of
the Year Award" in 1992 by the National Religious Broadcasters. The
award is presented to the most deserving religious TV program producer
in the United States.
Awarded the "Genesis Award" in 1984 by the
Southeastern Chapter of the National Religious Broadcasters. This award
is given "for excellence in concept and production of a Christian TV
program and ministry in its beginning years."
Author, co-author and/or editor of 88 books
including:
Taking a
Stand for the Bible
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
Islam and
Jihad
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
Islam and
Women
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2009)
Why Does
God Allow Suffering and Evil
(Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
How Do We
Know the Bible is True?
(Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
How Is
Christianity Different From Other Religions?
(Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
How Do We
Know God Exists?
(Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2008)
What's the
Big Deal About Other Religions?
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2008)
What Can Be
Found in Lost
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2008)
Defending
Your Faith
(Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2007)
What's the
Big Deal About Jesus
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2007)
Middle East Meltdown (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2007)
The
Da Vinci Code Controversy: 10 Facts You Should Know (Chicago, IL: Moody
Publishers, 2006)
Ready
with An Answer for the Tough Questions About God (Eugene, OR: Harvest
House, 1997)
Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
Encyclopedia of Cults & New Religions (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1999)
What
Do Mormons Really Believe? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2002)
The
Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge: A Christian Perspective (Chicago,
IL: Moody Press, Protestants & Catholics: Do They Now Agree? (Eugene,
OR: Harvest House, 1995)
Protestants & Catholics: Do They Now Agree? (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg
Theological Research Institute, 1994)
The
Passion and the Empty Tomb: The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
Resurrected?: an atheist and theist dialogue (Gary Habermas and Antony
Flew; edited by John Ankerberg) (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield
Publishers, 2005)
The
Case for Jesus the Messiah: Incredible Prophecies that Prove God Exists
(Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1989)
Cult
Watch (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
Darwin's Leap of Faith (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1998)
Behind the Mask of Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
Christianity and the Secret Teachings of the Masonic Lodge (Chattanooga,
TN: The John Ankerberg Evangelistic Association, 1989)
Astrology: Do the Heavens Rule Our Destiny? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House,
1989)
Is
the Theory of Evolution Supported or Disproved by Today's Scientific
Facts? (Chattanooga, TN: The John Ankerberg Evangelistic Association,
1987)
The
Myth That Homosexuality Is Due to Biological or Genetic Causes
(Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1993)
The
Myth of Safe Sex (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1993)
Thieves of Innocence: Protecting Our Children from New Age Teachings and
Occult Practices
(Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
A
Parent's Handbook for Identifying New Age Beliefs, Psychotherapeutic
Techniques, and Occult Practices in Public School Curriculums
(Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research Institute, 1993)
The
Coming Darkness (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
Everything You Ever Wanted to know About Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest
House, 1992)
Can You Trust Your Doctor? The Complete
Guide to New Age Medicine and Its Threat to Your
Family (Brentwood, TN: Wolgemuth & Hyatt, 1991)
Rock
Music's Powerful Messages (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological
Research Institute,
1991)
One
World: Bible Prophecy and the New World Order (Chicago: Moody Press,
1991)
Do
the Resurrection Accounts Conflict? And What Proof Is There That Jesus
Rose from the Dead? (Chattanooga, TN: Ankerberg Theological Research
Institute, 1990)
When
Does Life Begin? And 39 Other Tough Questions About Abortion (Brentwood,
TN: Wolgemuth & Hyatt Publishers, 1990)
Fast
Facts on the Masonic Lodge (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
Fast
Facts on Islam (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2001)
Fast
Facts on Defending Your Faith (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2002)
Fast
Facts on Jehovah's Witness (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2003)
Fast
Facts on Mormonism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2003)
Fast
Facts on World Religions (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
The
Facts on Why You Can Believe the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 2004)
The
Facts on the False Views of Jesus (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
The
Facts on Psychic Readings (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
The
Facts on Halloween (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
The
Facts on Near Death Experiences (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
The
Facts on The King James Only Debate (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
The
Facts on Abortion (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
The
Facts on Angels (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
The
Facts on Homosexuality (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1995)
The
Facts on Self-Esteem, Psychology, and the Recovery Movement (Eugene, OR:
Harvest House, 1995)
The
Facts on Mind Sciences (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
The
Facts on Creation vs. Evolution (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
The
Facts on Roman Catholicism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
The
Facts on The Faith Movement (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
The
Facts on Jesus the Messiah (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
The
Facts on Sex Education (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1993)
The
Facts on Life After Death (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992)
The
Facts on UFOs and Other Supernatural Phenomena (Eugene, OR: Harvest
House, 1992)
The
Facts on Rock Music (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1992)
The
Facts on Holistic Health and the New Medicine (Eugene, OR: Harvest
House, 1991)
The
Facts on the Occult (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
The
Facts on Hinduism (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
The
Facts on Islam (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
The
Facts on the Mormon Church (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1991)
The
Facts on Astrology (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
The
Facts on the Jehovah's Witnesses (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
The
Facts on the New Age Movement (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
The
Facts on False Teaching in the Church (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
The
Facts on Spirit Guides (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
The
Facts on "The Last Temptation of Christ" (Eugene, OR: Harvest House,
1989)
The
Facts on The Masonic Lodge (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1989)
Knowing the Truth About Salvation (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1997)
Knowing the Truth About Eternal Security (Eugene, OR: Harvest House,
1997)
Knowing the Truth About the Reliability of the Bible (Eugene, OR:
Harvest House, 1997)
Knowing the Truth About the Resurrection (Eugene, OR: Harvest House,
1996)
Knowing the Truth About Jesus the Messiah (Eugene, OR: Harvest House,
1996)
Knowing the Truth About the Trinity (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1996)
Creation vs Evolution (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1999)
Encounter With UFO’s (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1976)
Is
There Life After Death? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1980)
UFO’s
What on Earth is Happening? (Eugene, OR: Harvest House, 1975)
Advisor on the International Committee of
Reference for New Life 2000 (Campus Crusade for Christ International).
Member of the Board of Reference for the
Institute for Religious Research (Grand Rapids, Ml).
Member of the Board of Reference for the
Christian Service Brigade (Wheaton, IL)
Advisory Board of Directors of ProMacc
(Pro-Life Majority Coalition of Chattanooga, TN).
Speaker to mass audiences on more than 78
American college and university campuses.
Has been interviewed on radio and television
on all five continents as an outstanding spokesman for the Christian
faith. Believes that Christianity cannot only stand its ground in the
arena of the world's ideas but that Christianity alone is fully true.
Speaker for crusades in major cities of
Africa, Asia, South America, and the Islands of the Caribbean.
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