In the category of Christian leaders enter this interesting article and meet with us Max Lucado. Who is also well known for being a best-selling writer, his literary work exceeds the number of 70 published texts.
Max Lucado
Max Lucado is an American Christian minister and preacher, his ministry was associated with the Central Church of Christ in Miami. And currently he is the preaching minister of the Iglesia Colinas de Roble (Oak Hills Church) of San Antonio Texas.
Lucado is a communicator and preacher well known for his extensive participation in different television programs, such as Larry King Live, NBC Nightly News, USA Today and the Fox News Channel.
Max Lucado has also gained great popularity for his role as a writer. With a literary work that has frequently led him to occupy the bestseller list of The New York Times newspaper.
The American magazine “Christianity Today” (Christianity Today) named Lucado as the Pastor of America. Just as Reader's Digest magazine chose him as America's Best Preacher in 2005.
Biography of Max Lucado
Max Lucado was born in 1955 in the City of San Angelo, Tom Green County in the US state of Texas. His parents are Jack and Thelma Lucado, Max being the youngest of his four children.
For work reasons, the Lucado family resides in the city of Andrews in the State of Texas, where Max is raised. Jack Lucado worked as a worker in the oil industry, while his wife worked as a nurse.
Max Lucado studied and graduated from Andrews High School, then wanted to study law, but soon changed his mind. This change was due to his decision to be a Christian missionary.
In order to be a missionary, he entered Abilene Christian University, where he obtained a degree in Communication and a master's degree in Biblical Studies. In addition, he had to serve two years in a Christian church in order to gain experience for his ministry.
So after graduating, Lucado moved and resided in the city of Miami, State of Florida to serve in a local church. There he began his ministry pastoring a singles group, while also writing a column in the church newsletter.
Lucado's writings for this bulletin were later compiled and used for the publication of what would become his first book, titled "On the Anvil."
Already married to Denalyn, Lucado goes on a mission trip with his wife to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From where he returns in 1987 due to the death of his father and being close to his mother.
In 1988 he ministered at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. Starting the year 2007 due to health problems, Max assumes the role of writer and co-pastor in the church.
Max Lucado a best selling writer
Max Lucado in his facet as a writer has more than 70 literary titles to his credit, accumulating a figure of 80 million copies of printed texts sold. Three of these titles have earned him the Gold Medal of the Charles "Kip" Jordon Award in the category of Best Christian Book of the Year, these books are:
- Like Jesus.
- In the hands of grace.
- When God whispers your name.
Books that also landed Max Lucado on the bestseller list.
Your best-selling literary work and year of publication
- No wonder they call him the Savior, 1986
- Six hours on a Friday, 1989
- Applause from Heaven, 1990
- The Last Week of Jesus, 1992
- Still removes stones, 1994
- In the hands of grace, 1997
- God's Great House, 1997
- Grace for all times I and II, 2000
- Every day deserves a chance, 2000
- Like Jesus, 2000
- When Christ Comes, 2000
- The gift for everyone, 2000
- Common people, 2000
- Hermie, a common caterpillar, 2000
- The story of an angel, 2000
- The Christmas Candle, 2000
- Max talks about life, 2000
- It's not about me, 2000
- For these difficult times, 2000
- Because I love you, 2000
- You are special, 2000
- A cup of coffee with Max, 2000
- And the angels were silent, 2000
- He picked the nails, 2001
- Lighten your luggage, 2001
- A Love You Can Share, 2002
- In the eye of the storm, 2003
- God's Inspirational Promises, 2003
- Come Thirsty, 2004
- When God whispers your name, 2005
- Cure for common life, 2006
- 3.16 The Numbers of Hope, 2007
- Facing his giants, 2009
- In the hands of grace, 2009
- Fearless: Imagine Your Life Carefree, 2009
- Beyond your life, 2010
- Grace, 2012
- Grace, Participant Guide, 2012
- Great day every day, 2012
- Experience the heart of Jesus, 2012
- You'll Get Out of This, 2013
- Before the Amen, 2014
- Anxious About Nothing, 2017
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