Howard G. Hendricks

Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.

His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”

Howard G. Hendricks’s Books

Howard G. Hendricks’s Contributions

Emotionally Stable in Christ

2 Corinthians 5:17 Biblical Salvation and Personal Change 2 Corinthians 5:17 Impact of salvation on intellectual,…
October 14, 2024

A Life of Holiness

1 Thessalonians 4 Fishing Metaphor for Holiness A metaphor of fishing in a polluted river to…
October 10, 2024

Running the Race

1 Corinthians 9 Introduction to Running and Marathon Analogy Running is popular, but jogging is unappealing…
October 10, 2024

Cameos of Character, Session 1

Genesis 39 Definition of Education Speaker defines education as transitioning from unconscious to conscious ignorance Character…
October 9, 2024

Discipline, Chore, or Challenge

1 Samuel 3, Ephesians 5 Discipline Reference to two passages: 1 Samuel 3 and Ephesians 5-6…
September 26, 2024

Emotionally Stable Through Christ

Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:3 Biblical Reference and Teachings Socrates and Paul's teachings on life examination and…
September 25, 2024

Prototype of a Protege

Psalm 90:12 Introduction to the prototype of a project Scriptural Foundation Luke 6:12-16: The pivotal paragraph…
September 25, 2024

Enriching Your Solitude

Psalm 46:10 Introduction Encouraging the practice of praying without asking God for anything The discomfort of…
September 25, 2024

Faculty Testimony, Spring 2005 Board Lunch

Psalm 91:1 Introduction Brief overview of the task to reflect on recent life events and lessons…
September 25, 2024

Leader Board Session 2 Q and A

1 Samuel 13:14 Importance of Leadership Literature Encouragement to read at least one good book on…
September 23, 2024

The Person and Ministry of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit

Acts Introduction Acknowledgment of different personality types: morning persons vs. night owls Anecdote about personal experience…
September 23, 2024

Living with Purpose

Ephesians 2:8-10 The Need for Spiritual Renewal: Urging people to hear from God, not just attend…
September 20, 2024

The Anatomy of a Friendship

Proverbs 17:17 Introduction Distinction between acquaintances and true friends. Qualifications for Elders Hospitality and Relationship Building…
August 14, 2024

Joseph, A Person of Conviction

Genesis 37-39 God's Method in a Corrupt Society God's Method: Placing a clean person in a…
August 14, 2024

Transformative Leaders

Romans 8:28 Transformative Leadership Importance of leadership in societal rise and fall (Arnold Toynbee’s perspective) Leaders’…
August 14, 2024

Living by the Book, Part 3

Romans 8:28 Methodology of Studying the Bible Importance of a methodical approach for a transformative result…
August 14, 2024

Home, The Foundation of Marriage

Romans 12:2 Introduction: Alarming Trends Disappearance of the distinctively Christian home Importance of a home where…
August 14, 2024

Growth Intellectually

Romans 12:2 Ministry Expectations and Personal Experience Emphasis on never being disappointed when coming to the…
August 14, 2024

Decoding Distress Signals

Romans 8:38-39 Introduction Basic human needs Security Security needs best met in a healthy home Impact…
August 13, 2024

The Purpose of Bible Teaching

Matthew 28:16-20 Theme and Purpose Lecture Introduction Title: "The Biblical Basis of Teaching" Quote by Josiah…
August 13, 2024

The Practice of Prayer

Matthew 18:19-20 Importance of Prayer The Power of Prayer Jesus' life on earth and in heaven…
August 13, 2024

Servanthood

Matthew 20:25-28 Introduction Romans 12:2 "Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its mold.…
August 13, 2024

Salt and Light

Matthew 6:8 Ministering the Word of God The focus on Matthew 5:13-16 Contrast Between Early and…
August 13, 2024

Leadership Through Discipleship

Matthew 28:18-20 The Importance of Discipleship Leadership through discipleship The mandate of the Great Commission (Matthew…
August 13, 2024

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