John Ankerberg

Biography of Dr. John F. Ankerberg President and founder of The Ankerberg Theological Research Institute. Producer and host of the nationally televised John Ankerberg Show, a half-hour program seen in all 50 states via independent stations, the DAYSTAR Network, the DISH Network, DirecTV and on the SKY ANGEL Satellite, numerous cable outlets, as well as on the internet. The program can be seen each week by a potential viewing audience in excess of 99 million people. John presents contemporary spiritual issues and defends biblical/Christian answers. Education: Attended Prospect High School, Mount Prospect, IL 1960 to 1964. Graduate of the University of Illinois, B.A., 1968. Graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with Master of Arts in Church History and Philosophy of Christian Thought, 1972. Graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with Master of Divinity degree, 1973 (Graduating with high academic honors in both degrees.) Attended Bethel Theological Seminary, Saint Paul, MN, completing course work for Doctor of Ministry program 1977 and 1978. Transferred to Luther Rice Seminary, Jacksonville, FL, graduating with Doctor of Ministry degree, 1990 Ordained Baptist minister and former pastor. Married to Darlene, father of one daughter, Michelle. Member of the International Society of Christian Apologetics. Member of the Board of Directors of the National Religious Broadcasters. Member of the Board of Reference of The Christian Film and Television Commission. Instrumental in the development of EFICOM (The Ethics and Financial Integrity Commission) of NRB whose objective was to create a set of principles which will help insure the integrity and fiscal soundness of broadcast ministries. Was one of 10 TV ministers in America chosen to testify before the Congressional Sub-Committee on financial accountability. Awarded "The Television Program Producer of the Year Award" in 1992 by the National Religious Broadcasters. The award is presented to the most deserving religious TV program producer in the United States. Awarded the "Genesis Award" in 1984 by the Southeastern Chapter of the National Religious Broadcasters. This award is given "for excellence in concept and production of a Christian TV program and ministry in its beginning years."