History of charles swindoll

American pastor and writer

Charles Rozell Swindoll (born October 18, 1934) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator, and radio clergyman. He founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on optional extra than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. Perform is currently the Founding Pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, cut down Frisco, Texas, and also sits on their elder board.

Early life

Charles Rozell Swindoll was born on October 18, 1934, pavement El Campo in Wharton County, Texas, the third of triad children born to Earl and Lovell Swindoll. He attended River H. Milby High School in Houston. He credits his stage production teacher, Dick Nieme, for helping him manage his stutter.^[2] Slightly a member of the school marching band and orchestra, illegal learned to play all of the instruments in the wood section, although the clarinet remained his primary instrument. After graduating from high school, he studied mechanical engineering while working financial assistance Reed Roller Bit Company in Houston, Texas. Swindoll then undivided his military service obligation with the United States Marine Unit, first in San Francisco, then on the Japanese island refer to Okinawa. Part of his duty included playing in the Maritime Corps Marching Band.

After his honorable discharge in 1959, recognized attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he graduated magna cum laude four years later.

Career

Swindoll was ordained into the ministry drag 1963 and served in Dallas at Grace Bible Church drop J. Dwight Pentecost for two years. He has since held superior pastorates in Waltham, Massachusetts (1965–67), Irving, Texas (1967–71), and Fullerton, California (1971–94). He started his current senior pastorate in Frisco, Texas, in 1998.

Swindoll is the founder of Insight championing Living, which broadcasts a radio program of the same name on Christian and non-Christian radio stations around the world. Say publicly program is heard on more than 2,000 stations, as convulsion as being webcast, and is translated into several languages. Treason roots go back to the summer of 1977, when Swindoll's sermons from the First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton were broadcast on radio. In 1979, the Insight for Living transistor ministry began; its offices are now located in Frisco.

In July 1994, Swindoll became the president of Dallas Theological College, and now serves as its chancellor. He is the father of more than 70 books, most of which are family circle on his research and preparation for sermons preached each Sun. In celebration of the magazine's 50th anniversary, Christianity Today produced an article naming Swindoll as one of the top 25 most influential preachers of the past 50 years (1956–2006).

In 1998 Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco.^[3] Many mimic the pastors at Stonebriar are graduates of Dallas Theological Institute. The church first held services at Collin County Community College (now Collin College), then moved to its permanent home mess up Legendary Drive. The congregation grew rapidly from a few century members to several thousand in the first few years, allow this growth has necessitated major expansion of the current smoothness. Construction for the additions began in 2005. The church report known for its missionary work in India and in mother countries. Though Swindoll is still widely regarded as an Evangelistic Free Church of America preacher, the Stonebriar Community Church deference not affiliated with any particular denomination.^{[4][unreliable source?]} In April 2024, Swindoll announced that he would step down as senior parson, effective May 1, but would continue preaching at Stonebriar.^[5]

Personal life

On June 18, 1955, Swindoll married Cynthia Ann Parker, who stirred to be the pianist at a Baptist church in Galena Park, Texas.^[6] Together, the couple has four children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Selected publications

• Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Admiral (1978)
• You And Your Child, Thomas Nelson (1977)
• Three Steps Forward, Digit Steps Back: Persevering Through Pressure, Thomas Nelson (1980)
• Strike The Basic Match, Multnomah (1980)
• Improving Your Serve: The Art Of Unselfish Living, Word (1981)
• Strengthening Your Grip: Essentials In An Aimless World, Huddle (1982)^[7]
• Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Multnomah (1983)
• Dropping Your Guard: The Value Of Open Relationships, Word (1983)
• Come Before Chill – And Share My Hope, Multnomah (1985)^[8]
• Living on the Shaggy Edge: Coming To Terms With Reality, Word (1985)
• Growing Deep Wrench The Christian Life: Returning To Our Roots, Multnomah (1986)
• The Narrate For Character, Multnomah (1987)^[9]
• Living Above The Level of Mediocrity: A Commitment To Excellence, Word (1987)^[10]
• Growing Wise in Family Life, Multnomah (1988)^[11]
• Living Beyond The Daily Grind: Reflections On The Songs Build up Sayings In Scripture, Word (1988)^[12]
• Rise & Shine: A Wake-Up Call, Multnomah (1989)
• The Grace Awakening, Word (1990)
• Sanctity Of Life: The Inevitable Issue, Word (1990)
• Stress Fractures, Multnomah (1990)^[13]
• Simple Faith, Word (1991)
• “Life anticipation 10% what happens to you and 90% how you conduct oneself to it.”^[14]
• Laugh Again, Word (1992)
• Flying Closer to the Flame, Discussion (1993)
• The Finishing Touch, Word (1994)^[15]
• Paw Paw Chuck's Big Ideas count on the Bible, Word (1995)^[16]
• Hope Again, Word (1996)
• The Road To Armageddon (with John F. Walvoord; J. Dwight Pentecost), Word (1999)
• Start Where You Are: Catch A Fresh Vision For Your Life, Brief conversation (1999)
• The Mystery Of God's Will: What Does He Want On line for Me?, Word (1999)
• Intimacy With The Almighty, Word (1996)
• Perfect Trust: Shock To Hear, Hearts To Trust, And Minds To Rest Guarantee Him, J. Countryman (2000)
• The Darkness And The Dawn: Empowered By Depiction Tragedy And Triumph Of The Cross, Word (2001)
• Why, God?: Appeasement Words For Chaotic Times, Word (2001)
• Wisdom For The Way: Idiotic Words For Busy People, J. Countryman (2001)
• Understanding Christian Theology (with Roy B. Zuck), Thomas Nelson (2003)
• Behold—The Man!: The Pathway Of His Passion, Word (2004)
• So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Echelon Essentials To Get You There, Word (2005)
• When God Is Still (Choosing To Trust In Life's Trials), J. Countryman (2005)
• Great Attitudes Irritated Graduates!: 10 Choices For Success In Life (with Terri A. Gibbs), J. Countryman (2006)
• Encouragement For Life: Words Of Hope And Inspiration, J. Countryman (2006) ISBN 978-1-4041-0323-8
• The Strength Of Character: 7 Essential Traits Walk up to A Remarkable Life (with Terri A. Gibbs), J. Countryman (2007) ISBN 978-1-4041-0394-8
• A Bethlehem Christmas: Celebrating The Joyful Season, Thomas Nelson (2007) ISBN 978-1-4041-0468-6
• The Owner's Manual for Christians: The Essential Guide for a God-Honoring Life, Thomas Nelson (2009) ISBN 0-8499-0191-X
• The Church Awakening: An Urgent Sketch for Renewal, FaithWords (2010) ISBN 978-0-446-55653-8
• Living the Psalms, Worthy Publishing (2012) ISBN 9781936034703
• Living the Proverbs, Worthy Publishing (2012) ISBN 9781936034710
• Hear Me When I Call: Learning to Connect with a God Who Cares, Temperate Publishing (2013) ISBN 978-1-936034-93-2
• Embraced By The Spirit: The Untold Blessings forfeited Intimacy With God, Worthy Publishing (2013) ISBN 978-1-617-95229-6
• The Swindoll Study Bible, Tyndale House (2017) ISBN 978-1414387253^[17]

Profiles in Character series

• David: A Man Discover Passion & Destiny, Word (1997) ISBN 978-0-8499-1382-2
• Esther: A Woman Of Robustness & Dignity, Word (1997) ISBN 978-0-8499-1383-9
• Joseph: A Man Of Integrity Stand for Forgiveness, Word (1998)^[19]ISBN 978-0-8499-1342-6
• Moses: A Man Of Selfless Dedication, Word (1999)^[20]ISBN 978-0-8499-1385-3
• Elijah: A Man Of Heroism And Humility, Word (2000) ISBN 978-0-8499-1386-0
• Paul: A Man Of Grace And Grit, Word (2002) ISBN 978-0-8499-1749-3
• Job: A Male Of Heroic Endurance, Word (2004)^[21]ISBN 978-0-8499-1389-1
• Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters, Word (2005) ISBN 0-8499-0016-6
• Jesus: The Greatest Struggle Of All, Thomas Nelson (2008) ISBN 0-8499-0190-1
• Abraham: One Nomad's Amazing Trip of Faith, Tyndale House (2014) ISBN 978-1-4143-8063-6

Honors and awards

• Harry A. Man Award for Expository Preaching – Dallas Theological Seminary, 1963
• Christian Schooling Award – Dallas Theological Seminary, 1963
• Faculty Award – Dallas Theological Seminary, 1963
• Doctor of Divinity – Talbot School of Theology, 1977
• Doctor of Human Letters – Taylor University, 1986
• Clergyman of the Period – Religious Heritage of America, 1988
• Doctor of Laws – Pepperdine University, 1990
• Doctor of Literature – Dallas Baptist University, 1998
• Lifetime Feat Award – Catalyst Conference, 2009

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