Occupation Author, Minister Spouse Lois Evans Role Pastor | Name Tony Evans Nationality American | |
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Education Dallas Theological Seminary Children Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, Jonathan Evans, Priscilla Evans Shirer, Chrystal Evans Grandchildren Jackson Shirer, Jerry Jr. Shirer, Jude Shirer Books Kingdom Man: Every Man's De, Kingdom Woman: Embracin, The Kingdom Agenda, Victory in Spiritual Warfare, Raising Kingdom Kids Similar People Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, T D Jakes, Jonathan Evans, David Jeremiah Profiles | ||
Tony Evans, Th.D, is a Christian pastor, speaker, author, and a widely syndicated radio and television broadcaster in the United States. He was the first African American to earn a doctorate in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He taught evangelism, homiletics and black church studies at DTS, and serves on its Board of Incorporate Members.
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Dr. Evans serves as Senior Pastor to the over 9,500 member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas, which was founded in 1976 with 10 members meeting at his home. He is also founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national organization dedicated to Christian teachings. The Urban Alternative radio broadcast, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans" can be heard over 1,200 outlets daily throughout the U.S. and in over 100 countries worldwide. The broadcast can also be viewed on several television stations, as well as online at TonyEvans.org.
Dr. Evans has served as chaplain for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and is currently the longest serving NBA chaplain which he has done by serving the Dallas Mavericks for over 30 years.
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Family
Dr. Evans is married to Lois. He is the father of four: Chrystal, Priscilla, Anthony Jr., and Jonathan. They also have 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His oldest child, Chrystal Hurst, is a worship leader and writer, and co-authored the book Kingdom Woman with her father.
His daughter Priscilla Shirer is a New York Times Best-Selling Author, Christian speaker and founder of Going Beyond Ministries.
His son Anthony Evans Jr. is a Christian musical artist. He has collaborated with Grammy Award winning singer Kirk Franklin. He was also a contestant on season two of The Voice.
His son Jonathan was a professional football player in the National Football League. He played fullback for the Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, and the Dallas Cowboys. Jonathan is the current chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys.