But his launch as a religious broadcaster came with challenges, starting with little capital and a dilapidated TV station for sale in Portsmouth, Virginia. Robertson abandoned his own dream and accepted what he saw as God's plan: to start a ministry in Christian broadcasting. ![]() It is yours.'" – an excerpt from Robertson's autobiography, Shout It From the Housetops "Deep in my heart, I heard (God) speaking to me about the television ministry: 'Go and possess the station. But his path took a decidedly different turn in the 1950s when he became a born-again Christian. In his 1972 autobiography, Shout It From the Housetops, he wrote about his dream of living the life of a New York socialite. senator, Robertson had hoped to become a successful businessman. ![]() The Yale-educated lawyer and son of a U.S. Sticking with that moniker rather than his birth name was just the first of many conventions he would defy during his lifetime. A prolific innovator, he also started a Christian university, a legal advocacy group, and an international NGO specializing in disaster relief.Įven while promoting a worldview that believes in the inerrancy of the Bible, both his approach to business and his on-air persona were considered unorthodox by some – if not ahead of his time. Today, his influence and legacy crisscross interests and industries that have broken barriers for countless Christian leaders and laypeople.īorn Marion Gordon Robertson in Lexington, Virginia on March 22, 1930, the nickname "Pat" was given to him by his older brother. Perhaps best known for offering prayer and political commentary at the helm of The 700 Club, the flagship program of his media ministry, Robertson’s rise to prominence is rooted in what he called a vision from God to create The Christian Broadcasting Network, which he founded in 1960. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Pat Robertson, longtime TV host, religious broadcaster, educator, humanitarian, and one-time presidential candidate died at his home in Virginia Beach early Thursday morning. Janna's heart is for children to know and love God's Word. Janna conducts workshops to help people use the interactive Discover 4 Yourself® Bible Studies in Sunday school, home school environments, and Christian schools. Janna Arndt, coauthor of the Discover 4 Yourself® series, including How To Study Your Bible For Kids, Wrong Way, Jonah!, and Boy, Have I Got Problems! is a Bible teacher, and children's trainer for Precept Ministries International, a ministry committed to teaching people of all ages how to study the Bible for themselves. Precept provides teaching and training through study books, TV and radio programs, the Internet, and conferences in over 180 countries and 70 languages. She and her husband, Jack, cofounded Precept Ministries International to teach people how to discover truth through inductive study. Kay Arthur is a four-time Gold Medallion award-winning author, member of NRB Hall of Fame, and beloved international Bible teacher. ![]() Isn’t that awesome? So put on your detective hat, grab your magnifying glass, and get set to decode secret messages, solve puzzles to get clues, follow a suspect’s trail, and even talk to eyewitnesses! About the Author: ![]() Wow! Sounds like an adventure!Īs part of the team, you’ll sharpen your skills so that you can know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life all on your own. The agency has a big mystery to solve-the mystery of discovering for yourself what God’s Word says. Bible study is serious fun! The Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids help you find out for yourself what the Bible is all about-and give you exciting ways to do it! These hands-on books help teach the basic skills of Bible study for a lifetime of discovering God’s Word.Ĭlimb up to the tree house of the M and M Detective Agency and let Max, Molly, and Sam the Beagle put you through a special six-week "inductive detective" training course.
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