Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955) is an American author and minister at Oak Hills Church (formerly the Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas. Lucado attended Abilene Christian University where he received an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication. While a student at Abilene Christian, Lucado worked to pay his way through college by selling books door-to-door with the Southwestern Advantage entrepreneurial program. Initially he wished to become a lawyer, but has 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 Lucado get a graduate degree in Bible and Biblical Studies, and have at least two years experience ministering to a church. Lucado graduated from Abilene Christian University with a master's degree in Bible and Biblical Studies.
Max Lucado Outlines a Biblical Path Forward for America
In a time of political division and unrest, Christians can find guidance and comfort in the words of pastor and author Max Lucado, following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. “Pray. Love. Trust.” These three words, echoed in Lucado’s recent op-ed for Fox News, serve as a clarion call to Christians facing uncertain times, urging us to move forward with faith and compassion. Lucado reminds us that prayer is powerful, even when the world around us feels chaotic. “Ask God to humble us, hear us and heal us,” he encourages. This victory might bring a sense of relief for many, yet it is no time for complacency. We must pray not only for our leaders but also for our nation and our neighbors. Prayer bridges divisions, Lucado notes, as he recalls Jesus’s own example of interceding for those who persecuted Him. Imagine the transformation if, instead of harboring anger, we lifted our political opponents in prayer.
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In a time of political division and unrest, Christians can find guidance and comfort in the words of pastor and author Max Lucado, following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. “Pray. Love. Trust.” These three words, echoed in Lucado’s recent op-ed for Fox News, serve as a clarion call to Christians facing uncertain times, urging us to move forward with faith and compassion. Lucado reminds us that prayer is powerful, even when the world around us feels chaotic. “Ask God to humble us, hear us and heal us,” he encourages. This victory might bring a sense of relief for many, yet it is no time for complacency. We must pray not only for our leaders but also for our nation and our neighbors. Prayer bridges divisions, Lucado notes, as he recalls Jesus’s own example of interceding for those who persecuted Him. Imagine the transformation if, instead of harboring anger, we lifted our political opponents in prayer.
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What Happens Next - Max Lucado
The rapture is imminent. We are in the “fourth quarter” of the world, according to American Christian author Max Lucado. But What Happens Next isn’t full of doom and gloom. It’s a surprisingly positive take on the end of the world. This book is a travel guide, designed to help you prepare to eventually meet your maker. As is the norm with Lucado’s writing, it is relatable and inherently readable. (Premier Christianity 7/26/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The rapture is imminent. We are in the “fourth quarter” of the world, according to American Christian author Max Lucado. But What Happens Next isn’t full of doom and gloom. It’s a surprisingly positive take on the end of the world. This book is a travel guide, designed to help you prepare to eventually meet your maker. As is the norm with Lucado’s writing, it is relatable and inherently readable. (Premier Christianity 7/26/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Max Lucado Files
“We may speak about a place where there are no tears, no death, no fear, no night; but those are just the benefits of heaven. The beauty of heaven is seeing God.”
― Max Lucado, Experiencing the Heart of Jesus: Knowing His Heart, Feeling His Love.
Max Lucado
Greed is relative. Greed is not defined by what something costs; it is measured by what it costs you. If anything costs you your family or your faith, the price is too high!
---Max Lucado
Feb 10, 2023: Christianity Today: Data Shows that Americans Are Spiritually Open
Max Lucado and David Kinnaman see both obstacles and opportunities in our cultural moment.
“I cannot remember in my lifetime when I have been more excited, more encouraged, and more willing to participate in some type of movement that is so pure,” Lucado said during the fourth episode of the He Gets Us Engaging Culture series.
Max Lucado and David Kinnaman see both obstacles and opportunities in our cultural moment.
“I cannot remember in my lifetime when I have been more excited, more encouraged, and more willing to participate in some type of movement that is so pure,” Lucado said during the fourth episode of the He Gets Us Engaging Culture series.
Feb 9, 2022: Ministry Watch: LGBTQ Community Organize Petition Against Max Lucado Preaching at Washington National Cathedral
More than 1,600 people signed a petition protesting the Washington National Cathedral’s decision to host evangelical megachurch pastor Max Lucado as a guest preacher last weekend (Feb 7), saying the move contradicted the Episcopal Church’s stance supporting LGBTQ inclusion.
More than 1,600 people signed a petition protesting the Washington National Cathedral’s decision to host evangelical megachurch pastor Max Lucado as a guest preacher last weekend (Feb 7), saying the move contradicted the Episcopal Church’s stance supporting LGBTQ inclusion.
Oct 11, 2021: American Reporter: Impacting the World through Books: Introducing Byron Williamson
In 1988 Worthy Publishing was sold to Word, Inc., a CapCities/ABC company, now part of The Walt Disney Company. Currently located in Las Colinas, Texas, Williamson moved into the leadership of Word, managing the growth of Word Books from $19 million to $72 million by fiscal 1999. First, he recruited a team that successfully published such authors as Billy Graham, Max Lucado, Charles R. Swindoll, Nolan Ryan, Os Guinness, Dr. James C. Dobson, Charles Colson, and the MacArthur Study Bible, as well as completing the Communicator’s Commentary series and the Word Biblical Commentaries series. Progressing further, in December 1992, Word was acquired by Thomas Nelson, located in Nashville, TN. Soon after that, Nelson was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and Williamson was named President of Thomas Nelson and Word. The new management team drove sales from $128 to $173 million by fiscal 1999. Then, step by step, he converted WordKids into Tommy Nelson children’s books and recruited Jack Countryman to launch J. Countryman gift books.
Feb 3, 2015: Christian Post: Many Christians 'Assume Their Prayers Are Not Heard Because They Did Not Pray Correctly,' Says Max Lucado
Minister and author Max Lucado of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, has released his latest fiction book, Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café, which deals with various Christian topics, including prayer.
In 1988 Worthy Publishing was sold to Word, Inc., a CapCities/ABC company, now part of The Walt Disney Company. Currently located in Las Colinas, Texas, Williamson moved into the leadership of Word, managing the growth of Word Books from $19 million to $72 million by fiscal 1999. First, he recruited a team that successfully published such authors as Billy Graham, Max Lucado, Charles R. Swindoll, Nolan Ryan, Os Guinness, Dr. James C. Dobson, Charles Colson, and the MacArthur Study Bible, as well as completing the Communicator’s Commentary series and the Word Biblical Commentaries series. Progressing further, in December 1992, Word was acquired by Thomas Nelson, located in Nashville, TN. Soon after that, Nelson was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and Williamson was named President of Thomas Nelson and Word. The new management team drove sales from $128 to $173 million by fiscal 1999. Then, step by step, he converted WordKids into Tommy Nelson children’s books and recruited Jack Countryman to launch J. Countryman gift books.
Feb 3, 2015: Christian Post: Many Christians 'Assume Their Prayers Are Not Heard Because They Did Not Pray Correctly,' Says Max Lucado
Minister and author Max Lucado of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, has released his latest fiction book, Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café, which deals with various Christian topics, including prayer.
Feb 2015: Max Lucado appeared on Steve Brown, Etc. podcast for a discussion of his new book, Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe, a story about an unlikely place where people find answers to life's biggest questions.