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Anthony Tyrone "Tony" Evans Sr. (born September 10, 1949) is an American evangelical pastor, speaker, author, and widely syndicated radio and television broadcaster in the United States. Evans serves as senior pastor to the over-9,500-member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. Early life and education In 1973, at the age of 24, Tony Evans was contacted by a radio show producer from Houston (KHCB). This man had contacted Dallas Theological Seminary, where Tony was a junior in the Th.M. program, asking for great preaching content to put on his program for free. One of Tony’s professors recommended him. Thus began the public broadcasting of Dr. Tony Evans. Recorded in a tiny studio on the seminary campus, Tony spent the next few years faithfully preaching into a microphone for a crowd unseen in Houston. Nearly a decade later, The Urban Alternative was formed in 1981 when requests for Dr. Evans’ sermons came in so frequently from his Houston and Dallas radio broadcasts that Mrs. Lois Evans, co-founder of the ministry, began fulfilling orders. Mrs. Evans used her business skills to organize, develop and expand the outreach and growth of the ministry. In 1986, Tony was invited to preach at the National Religious Broadcasters annual conference. This drew enormous attention and encouragement to expand the ministry. Not too long after that appearance at NRB, radio stations began to air Dr. Evans’ program. Under the leadership of Dr. Lois Evans, Senior Vice-President of TUA, the radio ministry grew nationally and internationally. The reach of Tony’s preaching now spans the world, with his broadcasts airing on over 1,400 radio outlets and in over 130 countries, reaching millions each week. Evans earned a BA at Carver College in 1972, a Th.M. in 1976, and a Th.D. at Dallas Theological Seminary in 1982. Career Evans founded the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, in 1976 with 10 members meeting at his home. He also founded The Urban Alternative, a national organization that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. The Urban Alternative radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard over 1,400 outlets daily throughout the U.S. and in over 130 countries worldwide. Evans has served as chaplain for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and is a former NBA chaplain with the Dallas Mavericks. He taught evangelism, homiletics, and black church studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, and serves on its Board of Incorporate Members.Evans was named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World by Baylor University.In 2017, Evans launched the Tony Evans Training Center, an online learning platform providing seminary-style courses to equip Christian leaders who cannot attend a seminary. Evans holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. He is also the author of over 100 books, including Oneness Embraced, The Kingdom Agenda, Kingdom Man, The Tony Evans Study Bible, and The Tony Evans Bible Commentary. Personal life Evans was married to his late wife Lois Irene Evans. Their marriage produced four children: Chrystal, Priscilla, Anthony Jr., and Jonathan. They also have 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His oldest child, Chrystal Hurst, is a worship leader, Christian speaker, and writer. She co-authored the book Kingdom Woman with her father. She has also written books titled She's Still There and Show Up For Your Life. His daughter Priscilla Shirer is a New York Times Best-Selling Author, Christian speaker, and founder of Going Beyond Ministries.His son Anthony Jr. is a contemporary-Christian musical artist. He has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning singer Kirk Franklin and was a contestant on season two of The Voice.Evans' son Jonathan was a professional football player in the National Football League. He played fullback for the Buffalo Bills, the Washington Redskins, and the Dallas Cowboys. Jonathan is the current chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys.Evans is a registered Republican in Texas. In 2012 he publicly criticized President Barack Obama for his support of same-sex marriage. In September 2023, Dr. Evans, along with his children, announced his engagement to Dr. Carla Crummie. Later that year, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship formally announced Tony and Carla Evans' marriage. References External links Official website Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Discover the Tony Evans popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Tony Evans books.

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  • Tony Evans Speaks Out on Prayer synopsis, comments

    Tony Evans Speaks Out on Prayer

    Tony Evans

    The Christian life isn't very complicated; but we've made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to ...

  • Hello Again synopsis, comments

    Hello Again

    Simon Elmes

    It’s now ninety years since the BBC made its first broadcast and the British love affair with radio began.This book is a journey through that fascinating history and a celebration ...

  • Divine Disruption synopsis, comments

    Divine Disruption

    Dr. Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans & Jonathan Evans

    USA Today BestsellerLearn how to work your way through life’s unexpected challenges with grace and find a deeper faith while on your journey. In this biblical and conversation...

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    The New Matthew Henry Commentary

    Matthew Henry & Martin H. Manser

    A classic commentary in modern language … this volume contains the wealth of exposition, metaphors, analogies, and illustrations that have set Matthew Henry’s Commentary apart as o...

  • Show Up for Your Life synopsis, comments

    Show Up for Your Life

    Chrystal Evans Hurst

    What does the women you’ll be tomorrow want you to know today? Show Up for Your Life by gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader Chrystal Evans Hurst will help young women ages 1...

  • Tony Evans Speaks Out on Spiritual Warfare synopsis, comments

    Tony Evans Speaks Out on Spiritual Warfare

    Tony Evans

    The Christian life isn't very complicated; but we've made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to ...

  • Tony Evans Speaks Out On Gambling and the Lottery synopsis, comments

    Tony Evans Speaks Out On Gambling and the Lottery

    Tony Evans

    Morality. Relativity. Right and Wrong. These are the complicated issues we face today. Everyone has an opinion, but who has the answer? Tony Evans refuses to let the voice of God...

  • Unexpected Places synopsis, comments

    Unexpected Places

    Anthony Evans

    Unexpected Places is the personal story of gospel singer Anthony Evans, son of wellknown pastor Tony Evans and brother of author Priscilla Shirer. In this intimate and moving ...

  • Divergent Dreams synopsis, comments

    Divergent Dreams

    Tony Evans

    Great short stories told in 1,000 words or less to fill those times between sleeping and working. In here you’ll learn that burying a body in the woods is difficult when you’re bei...

  • Code Name Atlas synopsis, comments

    Code Name Atlas

    Tony Evans

    Atlas is a war hero caught between his wife's love and saving the survivors of Earth which has been destroyed by unknown forces. The closest thing to organized leadership are the p...

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    In Search of Duncan Ferguson

    Alan Pattullo

    He was one of the hardest, most controversial footballers of his generation: the £20million man who became the first professional player to go to jail for an offence committed on t...

  • Tony Evans Speaks Out on Fasting synopsis, comments

    Tony Evans Speaks Out on Fasting

    Tony Evans

    The Christian life isn't very complicated; but we've made it so through our ignorance of principles central to the Christian walk. There are some basics with which people need to ...