Billy Zeoli

I am Co-Chair with Doug DeVos of Gospel Communications International, which developed the Bible Gateway and trained and hosted hundreds of evangelical ministries on the World Wide Web beginning in 1995. Previously I was President of Gospel Films, which produced many dramas and documentaries, including Francis Schaeffer's 10-part series, "How Should We Then Live?" I was White House chaplain under President Gerald R. Ford and was one of three people he confided in regarding pardoning former President Nixon.

I knew the now-famous White House butler, Eugene Allen, shared the Gospel with him, and gave him a Bible. One of the kindest people I ever met, he looked a bit like the star of the TV show "The Jeffersons." I served as chaplain and spiritual advisor to many professional athletes and teams, including Tom Landry and Roger Staubauch during their incredible run with the Dallas Cowboys. Bobby Richardson of the New York Yankees remains a close friend. I knew Johnny Cash (wrote a comic book about him) and many other entertainers. I helped Chuck Colson launch his prison ministry.

I met in the Middle East with Menachem Begin, Yasser Arafat, and Anwar Sadat (who loved American western novels, especially Zane Grey). Sadat loaned me his personal jet to fly to Jordan to meet with King Hussein.

Rich DeVos, co-founder of Amway, is my closest friend. He helps me get Orlando Magic tickets!

God had a sense of humor by calling me to share Jesus Christ in incredible situations. I did so with love for all and malice toward none. Doors opened. Wherever I went, I realized that the Spirit was already there. I've preached the Gospel to more than 3 million people. If you were one of them, please drop me a note via Facebook.

Having just completed the ebook "Daily Prayers for Leaders," I'm writing a book grace and courage.

Apparently my most famous quote is "God has a big eraser." Indeed.

May our Lord bless you richly. In His Love and mine, "Z"