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

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

Dynamics of Discipleship, Part 3

Luke 6:12-19 Introduction Focus on Discipleship Dynamics Transition from discussing dynamics to answering "how" to disciple…
August 13, 2024

Worship Served Family Style

John 4:22-23 The Seeking God John 4:23 – True worshipers Seeking Souls and Worshipers: God seeks…
August 13, 2024

Five Reasons for Creativity

John 10:10 Introduction Quote by John Henry Newman: "Fear not that your life shall come to…
August 13, 2024

The Christian Worker and His Family

Hebrews 11:23-28 Recognition of Ordinary Individuals Acknowledgement of ordinary people who live extraordinary lives through faith…
August 13, 2024

Noah, Faith at Work

Hebrews 11:7 Introduction Invitation to turn to Hebrews 11 Reference to Eugene O'Neill's quote on building…
August 13, 2024

Abraham, That Unbelievable Believer

Hebrews 11 Understanding Faith Faith is active, dynamic, and works in real-life situations (Hebrews 11) Importance…
August 13, 2024

Abel and Enoch, Faith Worships

Hebrews 11:4 Introduction The importance of biographical elements in the Bible The Holy Spirit teaching truth…
August 13, 2024

Leader Board Session 1 Q and A

Galatians 5:22-26 Introduction Humility and character in leadership Key Speakers and Their Perspectives Dr. Hendricks' hope…
August 13, 2024

Faculty Testimony 1996, Chapel

Galatians 3:11 Defining a Professor Two quotes from Webster's Dictionary One conspicuous for being quiet and…
August 13, 2024

The Power of Prayer

Ephesians 6:18 The Strategic Subject of Prayer Prayer as a secret weapon Scriptural exhortations to pray…
August 13, 2024

Prayer, the Christian's Secret Weapon

Ephesians 6:10-18 Importance of Prayer Biblical Exhortations to Pray Jesus: "Men ought always to pray and…
August 13, 2024

Home, The Role of the Husband

Ephesians 5:22-29 The role and responsibility of a husband according to God's design Overview of the…
August 13, 2024

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