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

Men of Influence: The Transformational Impact of Godly Mentors
• August 6, 2019

The Christian Educator's Handbook on Teaching
January 1, 1998

Color outside the Lines: A Revolutionary Approach to Creative Leadership
January 1, 1998

A Life of Integrity
January 1, 1997

Values, Virtues
January 1, 1997

As Iron Sharpens Iron: Building Character in a Mentoring Relationship
• April 1, 1995

Standing Together: Impacting Your Generation
January 1, 1995
Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands: Biblical and Leadership Studies in Honor of Donald K. Campbell

Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hands: Biblical and Leadership Studies in Honor of Donald K. Campbell
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Living by the Book
January 1, 1993

Mastering Teaching
January 1, 1991

Say It With Love: Easy Evangelism for Everyday People
January 1, 1989

Husbands & Wives
January 1, 1988

Teaching to Change Lives
January 1, 1987

Taking a Stand: What God Can Do Through Ordinary You
July 1, 1983

Footprints: Walking through the Passages of Life
January 1, 1981

Elijah: The battle of the gods
January 1, 1979

Elijah: Confrontation, Conflict, and Crisis
January 1, 1972

Discovering discipleship
January 1, 1753

Howard G. Hendricks’s Contributions

Esther, A Person of Courage
Esther Introduction Opening remarks and a recounting of Air Florida Flight 90 crash Mention of heroic…
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August 8, 2024

Me, Myself, and My Tomorrows
Ecclesiastes 21:1 The Reality of Premature Death Premature Death Concept: Living many years after a figurative…
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August 8, 2024

Christian Education is Homemade
Deuteronomy 6:1-4 I. The Current State of Families Problem: Families dissolving, high divorce rates Assertion: No…
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August 8, 2024

The Cost of Character
Genesis, Daniel, Acts Crisis of Leadership and Character The importance of character in leadership Mention of…
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August 8, 2024

What Will It Take to Defeat You
Amos 7:10-17 Introduction Introduction to Amos 7 Focused on the historical interlude of the prophecy Commitment…
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August 8, 2024

Elijah in Communication
1 Kings 18 Elijah: An inspiration for prayer life Common objections to relating to Elijah due…
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August 8, 2024

Reaping the Tree-Ripened Fruit
Titus 2:2-3 Current State of Ministry to Seniors Development of organizations to communicate the gospel to…
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August 7, 2024

Dynamics of Discipleship, Part 1
Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction Personal Background Time with Coach Landry and introduction to Coach John Wooden Building…
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August 7, 2024

Peter, A Person of Conviction
Mark 14 Failure in the Bible Observation on the prevalence of failure in the Bible Importance…
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August 7, 2024

Growth Emotionally
Luke 2:52 Introduction A balanced Christian life is essential Luke 2:52 I. The Challenge of a…
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August 7, 2024

Interpersonal Communication
James 1:19 Introduction Importance of interpersonal communication in marriage, family, and other relationships Emphasis on understanding…
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August 7, 2024

Barnabas, A Person of Compassion
Acts 11:22-24 Barnabas: An Overview Barnabas's Christlike lifestyle and his distinctive qualities Comparison with more prominent…
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August 7, 2024

Leadership, Spiritual Growth
2 Peter 3:18 Introduction Illustration: Two women applying for a teaching position Lesson: Experience doesn’t always…
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August 7, 2024

Leadership Characteristics
1 Timothy 3:1 Introduction 1 Timothy 3:1 Explanation of the honorable ambition of leadership Importance of…
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August 7, 2024

The Measure of a Mentor
1 Thessalonians 2:8 Introduction to Mentoring Definition and Importance of Mentoring Addressing the shortage of leaders…
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August 7, 2024

Home, The Role of the Wife
1 Peter 3:1-2 Overview of the Book of 1 Peter Three Major Divisions: Doctrine of Salvation…
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August 7, 2024

Self-Appraisal
Though he is no longer with us, the words of Howard Hendricks stay with us and…
March 18, 2014

Discipline
Though he is no longer with us, the words of Howard Hendricks stay with us and…
February 18, 2014

Teaching
Though he is no longer with us, the words of Howard Hendricks stay with us and…
January 21, 2014

Mentoring
Though he is no longer with us, the words of Howard Hendricks stay with us and…
December 17, 2013

Have a Sense of Purpose in Your Leadership
Leadership Checkpoint: Do you have the stamina to defend and stay in the trenches? Though he…
November 19, 2013

Commitment to Your Ministry
Leadership Checkpoint: Are you committed to your ministry? Though he is no longer with us, the words…
October 22, 2013

Howard G. Hendricks Memorial Service
Memorial service for Howard G. Hendricks (1924-2013) held at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX on…
March 4, 2013
Professor Hendricks seated at desk teaching

Leaving a Legacy with Prof Howard Hendricks
For more than 60 years Dr. Howard Hendricks, known affectionately as "Prof," influenced the lives of…
• February 26, 2013

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