A sweeping personal recollection of Dr. Engstrom's six decades of ministry, from Christian book editor in the 1940s, to head of Youth for Christ in the 1950s and 1960s, to leader of the international World Vision ministry until the late 1980s. In this memoir, Dr. Engstrom shares the personal excitement and the spiritual adventure of ministering in 136 countries around the world.
Dr. Ted Engstrom...Christian Leader and Advocate for the Poor. As the former president and CEO of World Vision since 1963 (now President Emeritus), Engstrom is one of the most influential leaders in American religion and social service. The recipient of five honorary doctorates, Engstrom has the
remarkable distinction of having served as president of three of the world's foremost Christian organizations. Before joining World Vision, he was president of Youth for Christ International for six years. He also served as Interim President at Azusa Pacific University. Engstrom is a member of the boards of African Enterprise, Azusa Pacific University, Focus on the Family, International School of Theology and several other evangelical ministries. He also served as cofounder and the first chairman of the board of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). Dr. Engstrom is loved and highly respected within the Christian community and management circles throughout the world.
A prolific author, Engstrom has written over 50 books and hundreds of articles. As President Emeritus of World Vision, Dr. Engstrom continues with a full schedule of speaking, writing and leadership.