Founder & Senior Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship | Author of 100+ Books | Radio Host of "The Alternative" | Inspirational Leader on Faith, Leadership, & Resilience
Tony Evans
Travels From:
DFW - Dallas Ft. Worth (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Christian
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Tony Evans At A Glance:
Dr. Tony Evans is among the country's most respected pastors, authors, and speakers. He is the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, he founded The Urban Alternative, a national ministry dedicated to restoring hope in the Word of God, and his radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, airs daily in more than 130 countries. He has written over 100 books, including the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Tony Evans is a prominent evangelical who speaks with a powerful voice and is renowned for his numerous literary works. He received his doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary and founded Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, where he has pastored for over 30 years; it currently has an active membership of over 10,000 people. His ministry, The Urban Alternative, seeks to realize its vision of disseminating the teachings of Christianity through media outlets spanning the globe.
And his influence has spilled out from the pulpit as he has authored over 100 books, including "Kingdom Man" and "The Tony Evans Study Bible," which, until recently, no African American has ever done. His radio broadcast, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans," is heard on more than 2,000 radio outlets in the United States and more than 130 countries. His other works are as the founder of Tony Evans Training Center—an online learning institute that offers college-level courses.
Beyond his church and ministry work, Dr. Evans has served as a chaplain for the NFL Dallas Cowboys and the NBA Dallas Mavericks. He has been a well-sought-after speaker in several conferences with great messages about faith, leadership, and enduring the ordeal of life. Though he lost his wife, Lois, in 2019, he continues to inspire and mentor innumerable people with his unyielding belief in God and faithfulness to the Word.
