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{{Short description|American Christian author and minister (born 1955)}}

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{{Infobox writer

| name = Max Lucado

| image = Max Lucado - November 2019.jpg

| caption = Lucado in 2019

| pseudonym =

| birth_name =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1955|1|11}}

| birth_place = San Angelo, Texas, U.S.

| occupation = Author, Minister, Speaker

| years active = 1985–present

| genre = Inspirational Christian Living, Children's

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| notable_works =

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| awards = Gold Medallion Book Award

| website = {{URL|http://www.maxlucado.com}}

| spouse = Denalyn Lucado

| children = 3

| alma_mater = Abilene Christian University

}}

Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955) is an American author[http://www.christianbook.com/html/authors/1.html CBD Profile - Max Lucado] "Lucado set a record by concurrently placing seven different Word titles on the CBA hardcover bestseller list in March and April 1997. In 1994, Lucado became the only author to have 11 of his 12 books in print simultaneously appear on paperback, hardcover, and children's CBA bestseller lists. A-Max Lucado title has appeared on the CBA hardcover bestseller list every month for the last seven years." and minister at Oak Hills Church (formerly the Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas.

Life

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Lucado was born in San Angelo, Texas, the youngest of four children to Jack and Thelma Lucado. He grew up in Andrews, Texas. His father, of Italian ancestry, was an oil field worker, and his mother served as a nurse.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}

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.{{cite news |title=Several Famous People Held This Trying Summer Job |url=https://www.npr.org/2011/07/15/138168596/several-famous-people-held-this-trying-summer-job |website=npr.org |publisher=npr.org |access-date=15 July 2011}} 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.

After graduation, Lucado became an associate minister at Central Church of Christ in Miami, Florida. His responsibilities initially included overseeing a singles' group and writing a column for the church's newsletter. After two years in Miami, the now newlywed Lucado and his wife, Denalyn Lucado, moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to become full-time missionaries. In 1987, Lucado's father died from Lou Gehrig's disease. After five years in Brazil, he brought his family back to the United States to be closer to his mother.

Max and his wife appeared on Fixer Upper (S3 E9 which aired January 26, 2016) when his daughter Sara and her husband Jeff Jones purchased a home that was to be remodeled by Chip & Joanna Gaines.{{cite magazine |last=Basham |first=Megan |author-link=Megan Basham|date=February 2, 2016 |title=Fixer Upper launches Christian revolution at HGTV |url=https://world.wng.org/2016/02/fixer_upper_launches_christian_revolution_at_hgtv |magazine=WORLD Magazine |access-date=March 30, 2020 }} Max asked that a quote that he had written for his daughter's wedding when he officiated be incorporated in some way into the new home without the couple knowing ahead of time. The quote was "Would you take these two of dust and bone, born of flesh, then would you make them one? Would you speak again the words you spoke when Adam slept and Eve Awoke? Would you let your wine replace our water and look with grace on this son, this daughter? Oh Lord of Eden in your majesty create again your tapestry. One heart where there were two. This is the prayer we lift to you." Joanna asked Clayton Thompson to make the wall art and it was placed in the "moffice" (the mudroom and office combined).

Oak Hills Church

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In 1988, he was hired as a minister to the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas. He stopped taking a salary from the congregation in 1990 because he was already an established successful author.

During his tenure, Oak Hills began using musical instruments in worship services and held the belief that baptism isn't required for salvation (things not in accord with two key doctrines of the Churches of Christ); ultimately Oak Hills dropped its affiliation with them in 2003, calling itself simply "Oak Hills Church".{{cite web|url=http://www.bpnews.net/20752/max-lucado-transcends-church-of-christ-beliefs|title=Max Lucado transcends Church of Christ beliefs|first=Michael|last=Foust|website=www.bpnews.net|date=May 9, 2005 |access-date=April 2, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2004/march/36.62.html|title=An Unusual Church of Christ|date=March 2004 |access-date=April 2, 2018}}{{cite web|access-date=April 2, 2018|date=September 9, 2012|title=Leader of the future already in position at Oak Hills Church|work=San Antonio Express-News |url=http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/2-sets-of-hands-on-reins-3850612.php}}

After serving as the senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, for 20 years, Lucado announced in early 2007 that he was stepping down due to health concerns related to atrial fibrillation.[http://www.christianchronicle.org/article/lucado-stepping-down-for-health-reasons Lucado stepping down for health reasons], Christian Chronicle, May 2007, accessed March 3, 2014. Lucado has since resumed the more limited ministry role of writing and preaching minister alongside current lead minister Travis Eades. [https://oakhillschurch.com/leadership Oak Hills Church]

Gateway Church

Following the resignation of Pastor Robert Morris from Gateway Church, located near Fort Worth, Lucado agreed to serve as interim teaching pastor there, a non-administrative position. He says he will not be leaving Oak Hills Church and plans to preach in both locations.{{cite news |last1=Davisson |first1=Matthew |title=Well-known pastor Max Lucado set to take on new role at Gateway Church |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/who-is-max-lucado-new-pastor-set-to-lead-gateway-church/ |access-date=27 July 2024 |work=CBS News |date=July 26, 2024}}

Views

He believes the Bible to be infallible.{{Cite web|url=https://maxlucado.com/vision-beliefs/|title = UpWords Belief Statements}}

Lucado is a credobaptist.{{Cite web|url=https://maxlucado.com/baptism-the-demonstration-of-devotion/|title=Baptism: The Demonstration of Devotion|date=March 22, 2012}}

Lucado adheres to a trinitarian view of God.

Lucado has stated that he believes in “the traditional biblical understanding of marriage” as between a man and a woman, and argues that same-sex marriage sinfully goes against God's original design. This said, he has strongly expressed disapproval of gay bashing, stating that, "LGBTQ individuals and LGBTQ families must [still] be respected and treated with love. They are beloved children of God because, they are made in the image and likeness of God." He adds: "Faithful people may disagree about what the Bible says about homosexuality, but we agree that God's holy Word must never be used as a weapon to wound others."{{Cite web|url=https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2021/02/11/max-lucado-apologizes-for-past-comments-on-homosexuality-after-outrage-at-national-cathedral-invitation/|title = Max Lucado apologizes for past comments on homosexuality after outrage at National Cathedral|date = February 11, 2021}}

Accomplishments

Lucado has written almost 100 books with over 150 million copies in print. He was recipient of the Charles "Kip" Jordon Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award three times (for his books Just Like Jesus, In the Grip of Grace and When God Whispers Your Name),{{Cite web|url=http://www.ecpa.org/book_year.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070403171803/http://www.ecpa.org/book_year.php |url-status=dead |title=Christian Book of the Year Past Winners|archive-date=April 3, 2007}} and has also appeared regularly on several bestseller lists including the New York Times Best Seller List.

Lucado was named "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today magazine and in 2005 was named by Reader's Digest as "The Best Preacher in America."Tiffany Taylor [http://media.www.acuoptimist.com/media/storage/paper891/news/2005/04/29/News/readers.Digest.Honors.Alumnus-2430948.shtml "'Reader's Digest' honors alumnus: Max Lucado named Best Preacher in America in magazine,"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928223104/http://media.www.acuoptimist.com/media/storage/paper891/news/2005/04/29/News/readers.Digest.Honors.Alumnus-2430948.shtml |date=September 28, 2007 }} The Optimist (Abilene Christian University), April 29, 2005 He has also been featured on The Fox News Channel, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, LLBN, and USA Today. He has been a featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}

Education

  • B.A. Abilene Christian University (1977){{cite web|last=Kilmer|first=Wendy|title=ACU to honor Max Lucado with top alumni award|url=http://www.acu.edu/events/news/archives2004/040211_Lucadoalumni.html|work=acu.edu|publisher=Abilene Christian University|access-date=July 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529023633/http://www.acu.edu/events/news/archives2004/040211_Lucadoalumni.html|archive-date=May 29, 2010|url-status=dead}}
  • M.A. Abilene Christian University

Books

Nelson]], 2013. {{ISBN|978-1-4003-2311-1}}

Other publications

Movies

  • Hermie, A Common Caterpillar, 2003. the first in a series of Christian videos for children,{{cite web|url=http://blog.beliefnet.com/idolchatter/2007/02/best-punchline-by-christian-insect.html|title=Idol Chatter - Beliefnet Entertainment blog, TV blog, Movie blog, Religion in entertainment blog|website=Idol Chatter|date=February 13, 2007|access-date=April 2, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0348839/|title=Hermie: A Common Caterpillar|date=January 4, 2003|access-date=April 2, 2018|via=www.imdb.com}} based on his book with the same title{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/reviews/movies|title=Movie Reviews|date=March 30, 2018|access-date=April 2, 2018|via=NYTimes.com}} (The series ranked #8 on The Top Christian Cartoon Series list.)[http://www.azplace.com/topchristiantoons.html AZPlace.com]
  • 3:16: Stories of Hope, 2007. DVD. {{OCLC|156887840}}
  • God's Story, Your Story, 2011. DVD {{ISBN|0-310-88986-3}}{{cite web|url=https://www.christianbook.com/gods-story-your-when-becomes-yours/9780310889861/pd/889861|title=God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours, DVD|access-date=April 2, 2018}}
  • The Christmas Candle (2013)

Mobile apps

  • His is Mine, 2011. Based on his book God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours, and compatible with the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

Notes

[http://www.indelibleonline.com/Media Company to Release Companion CD & DVD to New Lucado Book]

See also

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References

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External links

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  • [http://www.maxlucado.com/ Max Lucado Official Website]
  • [https://www.oakhillschurch.com/ Oak Hills Church Website]
  • [http://www.indelibleonline.com/ Film & Media partner of Max Lucado]
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20060525082932/http://www.christnotes.org/_max-lucado.asp Max Lucado] Unofficial Biography of Max Lucado
  • [http://www.christianbookpreviews.com/christian-book-author.php?isbn=0849917603 Christian Book Previews - Max Lucado Bio]
  • [http://www.christianitymagazine.co.uk/reviews/books/the%20numbers%20of%20hope.aspx 3:16 The Numbers of Hope] book review
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20070730134800/http://maxlucado.com/pdf/lucado.books.pdf Max Lucado's Books]

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