John Ankerberg
John Ankerberg | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Ankerberg December 10, 1945 |
| Occupation(s) | 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 |
| Website | http://www.johnankerberg.com |
John Ankerberg (born December 10, 1945) is an American apologist and evangelist known for his studies, books, and public presentations of Christianity in relation to contemporary issues. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written over 100 books and study guides focusing on religious subjects.[1][2]
Ankerberg is the producer and host of the nationally televised weekly half-hour program, The John Ankerberg Show, which presents contemporary spiritual issues and defends biblical answers.[3]
Organization and Work
Started in 1980, the John Ankerberg Show airs on television via Daystar, INSP, Sky Angel, Directv, Dish, and a variety of independent stations worldwide with a potential audience of over one billion viewers. Based in Chattanooga, TN, the organization includes television, radio, print publications, and several web properties.
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. Ankerberg said his evidence consisted of recorded interviews with witnesses to the sexual encounters. The Washington Post reported that one of the recordings was of a woman, identified as a prostitute, who told a Charlotte, North Carolina television station, WSOC-TV, that she had had three sexual encounters with Bakker.[4][5]
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 (according to the Los Angeles Times) it "failed to mollify the concerns of many evangelicals."[6]
Awards
- "The Television Program Producer of the Year Award" – National Religious Broadcasters, 1992[citation needed]
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
References
- ^ "Biography of Dr. John F. Ankerberg". johnankerberg.org. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ 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.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "The John Ankerberg Show schedule". johnankerberg.org. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "Falwell Says He May Quit PTL Club". NY Times (AP). April 27, 1987. Retrieved 2009-06-14.
- ^ "Early Return Would 'Doom Ministry,' Falwell Warns Bakker". Articles.latimes.com. 1987-04-27. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ^ "Document on Interfaith Cooperation Causes Rift". Articles.latimes.com. 1995-03-18. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
External links
- http://www.jashow.com Ankerberg Theological Institute and John Ankerberg Show official website