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

Vitality as Seen in the Life of Christ

1 Corinthians 11:1 Spiritual vitality in the life of Jesus Christ The Christian Life The Christian…
August 13, 2024

Principles for Love

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Introduction Question: Why do many marriages end up D.O.A. (dead on arrival)? Statistics…
August 13, 2024

Growing a Marriage

1 Corinthians 10:13 Interactive Examination Ten true/false questions on marriage Debunking common myths about marriage Exploding…
August 13, 2024

Finishing Well

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 The Christian Race Analogy of running a race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Emphasis on…
August 13, 2024

Accountability, Making an Impact by Being Authentic

1 Corinthians 9 Key Points on Accountability The Puzzle of Society Reflection on the lack of…
August 13, 2024

Leadership, Secrets of Success

2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction Opening Question: Can a person be a spirit-filled Christian and successful? Perceived…
August 12, 2024

Meditation and Spiritual Discipline

1 Timothy 4:7-8 Introduction Workshop vs. Presentation Purpose: To provoke thinking, not to paralyze it Encouragement…
August 12, 2024

What is This Body Called the Church

1 Peter Focus on Scripture Importance of Scripture and God's strategic nature Focus on the Holy…
August 12, 2024

Growth Spiritually

Psalm 27:4 Introduction Setting: A small West Texas town Event: High school play with a miscast…
August 12, 2024

The Contours of Visioneering

Proverbs 29:18 Introduction Importance of maintaining humility as a teacher Introduction to the focus of the…
August 12, 2024

Socially Balanced in Christ

Proverbs 17:17 Introduction Importance of being intellectually and socially grounded in Christ Introducing the three principles…
August 12, 2024

Principles of Communication

Proverbs 20:12 Problems of Communication Identifying hang-ups and leakages in communication Principles of Communication Three major…
August 12, 2024

Leadership, Knowing God's Will

Proverbs 3:5-6 Initial Question What one question would you ask Jesus Christ? Importance of knowing and…
August 12, 2024

Home, The Purpose for Sex

Genesis 1:27-28 Basic scriptural principles from a study of Genesis 1 and 2 Divine Origin of…
August 12, 2024

2004 Houston Impact Partners' Message

Ezra 7:10 Introduction Speaker's Introduction and Apology Apology for not winning the baseball world championship Praise…
August 12, 2024

2005 Fort Worth Impact Partners' Message

Ezra 7:10 Overview of the Book of Ezra Two parts of the Book of Ezra: Chapters…
August 12, 2024

Elijah in Crisis

1 Kings 19 Introduction 1 Kings 19 Introduction to Elijah's crisis Personal Anecdote Office at the…
August 12, 2024

Elijah in Confrontation

1 Kings 17:1 Introduction Query about the biographical nature of the Scriptures Emphasis on personalities in…
August 12, 2024

The Christian Life

Philippians 1:21 Defining the Christian Life Importance of defining and understanding the Christian life Contrast between…
August 12, 2024

Dynamics of Discipleship, Part 2

Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction Opening Question: What is discipleship? Primary Question: What is a disciple? Defining Discipleship…
August 12, 2024

Creativity

John 10:10 Introduction Importance of discussing creativity within the family context The subject of "The Contagion…
August 12, 2024

Rethinking Retirement

Galatians 2:20 Introduction Norman Cousins' quote on retirement Description of retirement as a modern social phenomenon…
August 12, 2024

Panorama of Parenting

Galatians 5:22-23 Parenting Process Overview Introduction to parenting principles Reference to Burton White's research on child…
August 12, 2024

What is a Mentor and Do I Really Need One

Colossians 1:28-29 The Importance of Mentorship Key Question: What am I doing today that will guarantee…
August 12, 2024

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