Council of Reference

Christian Book Summaries values the support of the following people who serve on the Council of Reference. Many are key leaders in nationally-recognized ministries. While the ministries themselves have not endorsed Christian Book Summaries, we offer links below for your convenience and information.

Dr. Richard Averbeck
Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Rev. D. Stuart Briscoe
Pastor, Elmbrook Church, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Telling the Truth Media Ministries

Dr. Paul Cedar
Chairman/CEO
Mission America Coalition

Mr. Dave Coleman
National Field Office Director
Youth for Christ USA

Larry and Rachael Crabb
Professor and Distinguished Scholar in Residence
Colorado Christian University
Institute for Biblical Community

Mr. Roger Cross
President/CEO
Youth for Christ USA

Sam and Paulette Farina
Pastor, Christian Assembly, Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Kenneth O. Gangel
Visiting Professor
Toccoa Falls Bible College

Lud and Muriel Golz
Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Getting the Message

Dr. Howard G. Hendricks
Distinguished Professor
Dallas Theological Seminary
Founder and Chairman, Center for Christian Leadership

Mr.Olan Hendrix
CEO
Leadership Resource Group

Dr. David Jeremiah
Pastor, Shadow Mountain Community Church, El Cajon, California
Chancellor, Christian Heritage College
Turning Point Ministries

Rev. Knute Larson
Pastor, The Chapel, Akron, Ohio

Dr. John C. Maxwell
Founder and President
The INJOY Group

Dr. Bruce McNicol
President
Leadership Catalyst

Mr. Dean Merrill
Author

Mrs. Elisa Morgan
President
MOPS International

Dr. Ray Ortlund
President, Renewal Ministries

Luis Palau
President,
Luis Palau Evangelistic Association

Dr. Gilbert A. Peterson
Chancellor
Lancaster Bible College

Jamie and Kim Rassmussen
Senior Pastor
Fellowship Bible Church

Rev. Wes Roberts
President
Life Enrichment

Mr. Jim Warren
Moody Broadcasting Network
Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Rick Warren
Pastor, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, California