John Ankerberg

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John Ankerberg
Born John Ankerberg
December 10, 1945 (1945-12-10) (age 66)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation Evangelist, Television personality, author, bible scholar, apologist theologian
Employer Ankerberg Theological Institute (President)
Known for Founder, President of Ankerberg Theological Institute, Chicago, IL
Host, The John Ankerberg Show TV program (syndicated)
Title John Ankerberg
Religion Baptist (Christian)
Website
http://www.johnankerberg.com

John Ankerberg (born December 10, 1945) is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and has written 91 books focusing on religious subjects.[1][2] He is the producer and host of the nationally televised weekly half-hour program The John Ankerberg Show.[3]

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[edit] Bakker and PTL scandal

In 1987, Ankerberg presented evidence that exposed moral failings of televangelist Jim Bakker, which included solicitation for sex and homosexual activity.[4][5]

[edit] Evangelicals and Catholics Together

In 1995 Ankerberg and other evangelical leaders expressed opposition to the proposed Evangelicals and Catholics Together ecumenical document designed to foster a sense of unity and cooperation between Protestant evangelicals and Catholics. This opposition resulted in a meeting which drafted an amendment clarifying the beliefs of the evangelical signers, which stated that "cooperation with evangelically committed Roman Catholics, does not imply acceptance of Roman Catholic doctrinal distinctives or endorsement of the Roman Catholic Church system." Ankerberg stated that the meeting "heals the breach", but "failed to mollify the concerns of many evangelicals."[6]

[edit] Awards

[edit] Published works

  • Ankerberg, John; Weldon, John; Burroughs, Dillon. The Facts on Halloween, Harvest House Publishers, 2008. ISBN 978-0736922197
  • Ankerberg, John; Weldon, John. Encyclopedia of new age beliefs, Harvest House Publishers, 1996. ISBN 978-1565071605
  • Ankerberg, John; Weldon, John. Fast Facts on Islam, Harvest House Publishers, 2001. ISBN 978-0736910118
  • Ankerberg, John; Weldon, John. Fast Facts on Mormonism Harvest House Publishers, 2003. ISBN 978-0736910798
  • Ankerberg, John; Weldon, John; Burroughs, Dillon. The Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses, Harvest House Publishers, 2008. ISBN 978-0736922159
  • Ankerberg, John; Weldon, John. Cult Watch, Harvest House Publishers, 1991. ISBN 978-0890818510

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Biography of Dr. John F. Ankerberg". johnankerberg.org. http://johnankerberg.org/bio.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  2. ^ Religious Leaders of America: A Biographical Guide to Founders and Leaders of Religious Bodies, Churches,and Spiritual Groups in North America (Religious Leaders of America). Gale Group. 1999. p. 20. ISBN 0-8103-8878-2. 
  3. ^ "The John Ankerberg Show schedule". johnankerberg.org. http://johnankerberg.org/ankjas.html. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  4. ^ "Falwell Says He May Quit PTL Club". NY Times (AP). April 27, 1987. http://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/27/us/falwell-says-he-may-quit-ptl-club.html. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  5. ^ "Early Return Would 'Doom Ministry,' Falwell Warns Bakker". Articles.latimes.com. 1987-04-27. http://articles.latimes.com/1987-04-27/news/mn-932_1_jim-bakker. Retrieved 2011-05-28. 
  6. ^ "Document on Interfaith Cooperation Causes Rift". Articles.latimes.com. 1995-03-18. http://articles.latimes.com/1995-03-04/local/me-38744_1_roman-catholic. Retrieved 2011-05-28. 

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