Gene Getz

Dr. Gene Getz is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, earned a BA from Rocky Mountain College, an MA from the Wheaton Graduate School and a Ph.D. From New York University. He has served as a professor at both Moody Bible Institute and Dallas Theological Seminary. After 20 years in the academic world, Dr. Getz became involve in church planting and in 1972 launched the Fellowship Bible Church movement. Today, some 30,000 people worship in 12 church in the Dallas area alone. After passing on the leadership of the church in 2004, Dr. Getz now serves as President of the Center for Church Renewal. In 2011, Dr. Getz was invited to create the Life Essentials Study Bible, which is the first multi-media study Bible. This Bible has 1500 “Principles to Live By” that are embedded in the biblical text. Accompanying each principle is a QR code, which enables the reader to view an extended teaching video on each topic. Dr. Getz has also authored more than 60 books and is a radio host for a daily feature.

Gene Getz’s Books

The Measure of a Man
• August 9, 2004

Elders and Leaders : God's Plan for Leading the Church : A Biblical, Historical and Cultural Perspective
January 1, 2003

Bible Knowledge Commentary (2 Volume Set) (Bible Knowledge Series)
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • January 29, 2002

Effective Church Growth Strategies
• February 22, 2000

Effective Church Growth Strategies
January 1, 2000

The Apostles : Becoming Unified through Diversity
January 1, 1998

Jacob : Following God without Looking Back
January 1, 1996

A Igreja: Forma E Essência: O Corpo De Cristo Pelos Ângulos Da História E Da Cultura
January 1, 1994

Filling the Holes in Our Souls : Caring Groups That Build Lasting Relationships
January 1, 1992

Church without Walls
January 1, 1992

Real Prosperity
January 1, 1990

A Biblical Theology of Material Possessions
January 1, 1990

Partners for Life : Making a Marriage That Lasts
January 1, 1988

Saying No When You'd Rather Say Yes : Making Choices Based on Titus
January 1, 1987

When the Job Seems Too Big : Take a Lesson from Joshua
January 1, 1987

God's Plan for Building a Good Reputation
January 1, 1987

MBI, the Story of Moody Bible Institute
January 1, 1986

When You're Confused & Uncertain : Take a Lesson from Abraham
January 1, 1986

When You Feel like You Haven't Got It, Take a Lesson from Moses
January 1, 1986

Standing Firm When You'd Rather Retreat : Based on I Thessalonians
January 1, 1986

Looking up When You Feel down : Based on Ephesians 1-3
January 1, 1985

Living for Others When You'd Rather Live for Yourself
January 1, 1985

Believing God When You Are Tempted to Doubt : The Measure of a Christian Based on James 1
January 1, 1985

Sharpening the Focus of the Church
January 1, 1984

Doing Your Part When You'd Rather Let God Do It All : Based on James 2-5
January 1, 1984

Serving One Another
January 1, 1984

The Measure of a Woman
January 1, 1984

The Measure of a Christian : Studies in James 1
January 1, 1983

Yes God–I Am a Creative Woman
January 1, 1983

The Measure of a Christian : Studies in Philippians
January 1, 1983

Praying for One Another
January 1, 1982

Encouraging One Another
January 1, 1981

Nehemiah : A Man of Prayer and Persistence
January 1, 1981

The Measure of a Marriage : Workbook
January 1, 1980

The Measure of a Marriage
January 1, 1980

Loving One Another
January 1, 1979

Joshua : Defeat to Victory
January 1, 1979

Evangelical Agenda
January 1, 1979

David: God's Man in Faith and Failure
January 1, 1978

A Profile for a Christian Life Style : A Study of Titus
January 1, 1978

A Profile for a Christian Lifestyle
January 1, 1978

Study Guide for The Measure of a Woman
January 1, 1977

Abraham: Trials and Triumph
January 1, 1976

Leader's Guide for Group Study of the Book Building up One Another by Gene Getz
January 1, 1976

A Profile of Christian Maturity : A Study of Philippians
January 1, 1976

The Measure of a Family
January 1, 1976

Building up One Another
January 1, 1976

Moses: Moments of Glory … Feet of Clay
January 1, 1976

The Measure of a Church
January 1, 1975

Childhood Education in the Church
January 1, 1975

Disciplining Your Child
January 1, 1974

Audiovisual Media in Christian Education
January 1, 1972

The Christian Home in a Changing World
January 1, 1972

Ventures in Family Living
January 1, 1971

Christian Youth, an In-depth Study; Profiles of 3,000 Teenagers and Their Morals, Values, Doubts, Religious Practices, Social Characteristics, Evaluations of Themselves, Their Families, Their Churches
January 1, 1968

Christian Youth: An In-Depth Study
January 1, 1968

The Vacation Bible School in the Local Church
January 1, 1962

Audio-visuals in the Church
January 1, 1959

Gene Getz’s Contributions

Discipleship: Past and Present
In this episode, Drs. Darrell Bock and Gene Getz discuss discipleship in the Church, focusing past…
• July 20, 2021
man standing at podium speaking at DTS Chapel

Insurmountable Challenges
Dr. Gene Getz, pastor emeritus at Chase Oaks Church in Dallas, TX, reminds believers of freely…
August 28, 2019

Principles to Live By
Dr. Gene Getz, Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Ministries; President, Center for Church Renewal, Plano, TX, shares…
September 13, 2012

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