Theodore Wilhelm Engstrom (1 March 1916–14 July 2006) was an American evangelical leader and author. He was the head of Youth for Christ and World Vision International. Engstrom was one of the founding architects and a board member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.[1]
Biography
Theodore Wilhelm Engstrom was born on March 1, 1916, in Cleveland, Ohio. He became Christian while a freshman at Taylor University in 1935.[2] He graduated in 1938 as an English and journalism major.[3][4] Engstrom began his career with Zondervan Publishing House in the 1940s, where he became editorial director and then general manager.[5] In 1947, he directed a 10-day evangelistic crusade led by evangelist Billy Graham.
In 1951, Engstrom became executive director of Youth for Christ International. In 1963, he was recruited as executive vice president of World Vision International by Bob Pierce, the organization's founder. Engstrom served two years as president of the organization before retiring in 1987. In 1986, he was among the signers of "A MANIFESTO FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH" promoted by the Coalition on Revival, which, condemns extra-marital sexual relationships and homosexuality.[6]
Engstrom was a prolific writer, averaging a book a year for over 50 years plus numerous magazine and journal articles.[7]
Engstrom died July 14, 2006, at his home in Bradbury, California. He was 90.[8][1]
References
- ^ a b Moll, Rob (17 July 2006). "Ted W. Engstrom Dies at 90". Christianity Today.
- ^ "Ted W. Engstrom Memorial Page". 2020-08-12. Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "#273 Taylor University Page 2 of 2 - Forbes.com". Forbes. 2018-06-21. Archived from the original on 2018-06-21. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ^ "OpenHeaven.com - Past World Vision President Dr. Ted Engstrom Dies". www.openheaven.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05.
- ^ "Ted W. Engstrom Dies at 90". 17 July 2006.
- ^ Jay Grimstead (General Editor), E. Calvin Beisner (Assistant to the General Editor): "A Manifesto for the Christian Church" Declaration and Covenant, July 4, 1986 Archived June 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dr. Ted W. Engstrom, Influential Christian Leader, Dies at Age 90 - Christian Newswire" (Press release).
- ^ "Dr. Ted W. Engstrom, Past World Vision President and Influential Christian Leader, Dies". www.worldvision.org. Archived from the original on 2006-07-19.
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