Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie (born 10 December 1952) serves as the senior pastor of the Harvest Christian Fellowship, a Calvary Chapel,in Riverside, California.

Ministry

He became a Christian under the ministry of Pentecostal evangelist Lonnie Frisbee at Newport Harbor High School. Then, at the age of 19, he had the opportunity to lead a Bible-study of 30 people originally started by Frisbee at All Saints Episcopal Church in Riverside, CA. The church that formed from this group has grown to become one of the largest churches in the United States.Fact|date=November 2007

Laurie holds two honorary doctorates (from Biola University and Azusa Pacific University), although his formal education ceased at high school. He serves on the boards of directors for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association [Billy Graham Evangelistic Association [http://www.billygraham.org/glossyIncludes/Development_AnnualReports/pdf/BGEA2006AnnualReport.pdf 2006 Annual Report] , Page 18] and for Samaritan's Purse. [Samaritan's Purse [http://www.samaritanspurse.org/glossyIncludes/pdf_files/AnnualRep.pdf 2006 Ministry Report] , Page 38]

Publishing and media

Laurie has written several books, including "The Upside-Down Church" (1999, co-authored with David Kopp: the book won a Gold Medallion Book Award in the "Christian ministry' category [
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association [http://www.ecpa.org/christianbookawards/gm2000.php 2000 Gold Medallion Book Awards Winners] ] in 2000), "Every Day with Jesus" (1993), and "Wrestling with God" (2003). Most recently he has published "Loser and Winners, Saints and Sinners: how to finish strong in the spiritual race". He also worked as a contributing author of study notes for the "New Believer’s Bible" and "The Seeker’s Bible: New Testament : New Living Translation" (Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2000, ISBN 0842339280).

Host of the television program " [http://www.harvest.tv Knowing God with Greg Laurie] " and of the syndicated radio program " [http://www.harvestradio.org A New Beginning] ", Laurie has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, Fox News, MSNBC, and CNN. He also functions as a guest commentator at Worldnetdaily.com, and appears regularly on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

Laurie also founded (1990) and features as a speaker for public evangelistic events called Harvest Crusades — large-scale evangelistic outreach projects which local churches organize nationally and internationally. Well over three million people have attended Harvest Crusades in California, Seattle, Oregon, Philadelphia, New York, Hawaii, Florida, North Carolina, New Zealand and Australia.

Personal life

Laurie resides in Newport Beach, California with his wife, Catherine. They have two sons: Christopher (1975-2008) and Jonathan (1986); and granddaughter Stella (2006).

Christopher Laurie, 33, was killed in a car accident in Corona, California, on July 24, 2008. He had served as the art director at Harvest Christian Fellowship for three years. Christopher left behind a wife, Brittany, and a daughter, Stella. At the time of his death, Brittany was expecting another daughter in November, 2008. [Kwon, Lillian. [http://www.christianpost.com/article/20080725/son-of-evangelist-greg-laurie-dies-in-accident.htm Son of Evangelist Greg Laurie Dies in Accident] in "The Christian Post", July 25, 2008]

Published works

2009
* "Finding Hope In The Last Words Of Jesus". Baker Books, January 1, 2009, ISBN-10: 0801071909, ISBN-13: 978-0801071904

2008
* "Lost Boy: My Story". (co-written by Ellen Vaughn) Regal Books, June 15, 2008, ISBN-10: 0830745785, ISBN-13: 978-0830745784
* "Better Than Happiness". Kerygma Publishing, January 31, 2008, ISBN-10: 0980183103, ISBN-13: 978-0980183108
* "Becoming One". (digital book reader publication) FaithWords, January 10, 2008

2007
* "Why God". Kerygma Publishing, December 15, 2007, ISBN-10: 0977710394, ISBN-13: 978-0977710393
* "His Christmas Presence". Kerygma Publishing, November 20, 2007, ISBN-10: 0977710386, ISBN-13: 978-0977710386
* "Walking With Jesus: Daily Inspiration From The Gospel Of John". Baker Books, October 1, 2007, ISBN-10: 0801068150, ISBN-13: 978-0801068157
* "The Greatest Stories Ever Told (Volume 2)". Kerygma Publishing, September 10, 2007, ISBN-10: 0977710378, ISBN-13: 978-0977710379
* "Beyond: A Devotional". Multnomah Books, August 21, 2007, ISBN-10: 159052831X, ISBN-13: 978-1590528310
* "Making God Known". Kerygma Publishing, May 1, 2007, ISBN-10: 097771036X, ISBN-13: 978-0977710362

2006
* "Because...". Multnomah Books, December 19, 2006, ISBN-10: 1590527976, ISBN-13: 978-1590527979
* "For Every Season II". Kerygma Publishing, October 12, 2006, ISBN-10: 0977710343, ISBN-13: 978-0977710348
* "Lies We Tell Ourselves". Regal Books, October 6, 2006, ISBN-10: 0830742751, ISBN-13: 978-0830742752
* "10 Things You Should Know About God And Life". Kerygma Publishing, July 20, 2006, ISBN-10: 0977710335, ISBN-13: 978-1593282103
* "Losers And Winners, Saints And Sinners: How To Finish Strong In The Spiritual Race". FaithWords, June 16, 2006, ISBN-10: 0446691755, ISBN-13: 978-0446691758
* "Wrestling With God: Prayer That Never Gives Up". Multnomah Books, June 1, 2006, ISBN-10: 1590528948, ISBN-13: 978-1590528945
* "Living Out Your Faith". Kerygma Publishing, May 25, 2006, ISBN-10: 0977710327, ISBN-13: 978-0977710324
* "How To Know God". Kerygma Publishing, March 15, 2006, ISBN-10: 0977710319, ISBN-13: 978-0977710317
* "Secrets To Spiritual Success". Kerygma Publishing, February 10, 2006, ISBN-10: 0977710300, ISBN-13: 978-0977710300
* "Are These The Last Days?". Regal Books, January 25, 2006, ISBN-10: 0830738312, ISBN-13: 978-0830738311
* "Big Questions Real Answers". Tyndale, 2006, ISBN-10: 1414311893
* "Passion For The Gospel: Practical Help On How To Share Your Faith (Conversations With Greg Laurie And Chuck Swindoll)". (co-written by Chuck Swindoll) IFL Publishing House, 2006, ISBN-10: 1579727220, ISBN-13: 978-1579727222

2005
* "Dealing With Giants". Kerygma Publishing, December 20, 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240092, ISBN-13: 978-0976240099
* "Deepening Your Faith: Messages from the Gospel of John (Volume II)". Kerygma Publishing, November 1, 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240084, ISBN-13: 978-0976240082
* "Strengthening Your Faith". Kerygma Publishing, August 5, 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240076, ISBN-13: 978-0976240075
* "I'm Going On A Diet Tomorrow: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves". New Leaf Press, August 2005, ISBN-10: 0892216263, ISBN-13: 978-0892216260
* "What's Your Excuse?: The Lies We Tell Ourselves Regarding Our Faith". Warner Faith, June 1, 2005, ISBN-10: 0446691763, ISBN-13: 978-0446691765
* "I'm Going On A Diet Tomorrow". Kerygma Publishing, April 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240068, ISBN-13: 978-0976240068
* "Marriage Connections". Kerygma Publishing, February 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240033, ISBN-13: 978-0976240037
* "Strengthening Your Marriage". Kerygma Publishing, February 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240041, ISBN-13: 978-0976240044
* "Why The Resurrection". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, January 5, 2005, ISBN-10: 1414303211, ISBN-13: 978-1414303215
* "Are We Living In The Last Days?". Kerygma Publishing, January 1, 2005, ISBN-10: 0976240025, ISBN-13: 978-0976240020
* "The Best Is Yet To Come: Faith For Today, Hope For The Future". Billy Graham Evangelistic Association January 1, 2005, reprint: Multnomah Books, September 6, 2005, ISBN-10: 1590523326, ISBN-13: 978-1590523322
* "Finish Well!". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2005, ISBN-10: 1932778179, ISBN-13: 978-1932778175
* "Why Does God Allow Suffering?". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2005, ISBN-10: 1932778217, ISBN-13: 978-1932778212
* "Handling Difficult Questions: Family Matters". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2005, ISBN-10: 1932778276, ISBN-13: 978-1932778274

2004
* "For Every Season (I)". AllenDavid, September 2004, ISBN-10: 0976240009, ISBN-13: 978-0976240006, reprint: Kerygma Publishing, September 11, 2004, ISBN-10: 0976240017, ISBN-13: 978-0976240013
* "Why The Passion?". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, July 9, 2004, ISBN-10: 1414302916, ISBN-13: 978-1414302911
* "Becoming A Person Of Prayer". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778098, ISBN-13: 978-1932778090
* "Four Keys To Effectively Share Your Faith". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778047, ISBN-13: 978-1932778045
* "Getting Through The Storms Of Life". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778160, ISBN-13: 978-1932778168
* "God's Answer To Fear And Worry". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778152, ISBN-13: 978-1932778151
* "Handling Difficult Questions". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778128, ISBN-13: 978-1932778120
* "Highway 66: A Unique Journey Through The 66 Books Of The Bible". (foreword only, written by Jeff Lasseigne) Costa Mesa, California: Calvary Chapel, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1931667829, ISBN-13: 978-1931667821
* "How To Know The Will Of God". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 193277811X, ISBN-13: 978-1932778113
* "Marriage And The Family: God's Purpose And Plan". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778063, ISBN-13: 978-1932778069
* "Marriage At Risk: The Danger Of Adultery". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778209, ISBN-13: 978-1932778205
* "The Resurrection Of The Christ". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, 2004, ISBN-10: 1932778020

2003
* "New Believer's Guide To Prayer". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, January 6, 2003, ISBN-10: 0842355723, ISBN-13: 978-0842355728
* "New Believer's Guide To the Bible". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, January 6, 2003, ISBN-10: 0842355731, ISBN-13: 978-0842355735
* "Breakfast With Jesus: Discover His Presence Every Day". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 2003, reprint: July 11, 2003, ISBN-10: 0842353283, ISBN-13: 978-1593280123
* "The Passion Of The Christ". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, 2003, reprint: Samaritan's Purse, 2004, ISBN-10: 1593280165

2002
* "The God Of The Second Chance: Starting Fresh With God's Forgiveness". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, December 10, 2002, ISBN-10: 0842355820, ISBN-13: 978-1593281748
* "New Believer's Guide To Effective Christian Living". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, July 9, 2002, ISBN-10: 084235574X, ISBN-13: 978-0842355742
* "New Believer's Guide To How To Share Your Faith". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, July 9, 2002, ISBN-10: 0842355790, ISBN-13: 978-0842355797
* "The Danger Of Compromise". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, January 1, 2002, ISBN-10: 193166756X, ISBN-13: 978-1931667562
* "Marriage Connections". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 2002, ISBN 0842353569

2000
* "Silver Ring Thing Abstinence Study Bible - New Living Translation" (study notes). (co-edited by Denny Pattyn) Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 2000, ISBN-10: 0842355413, ISBN-13: 978-0842355414

1999
* "How To Live Forever". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, October 1, 1999, ISBN-10: 0842303723, ISBN-13: 978-0842303729
* "How To Share Your Faith". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, October 1, 1999, ISBN-10: 0842333452, ISBN-13: 978-0842333450
* "The Upside Down Church". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, May 1, 1999, ISBN-10: 0842378472, ISBN-13: 978-0842378475

1998
* "Discipleship: The Next Step in Following Jesus". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, July 1, 1998, ISBN-10: 1565079531, ISBN-13: 978-1565079533
* "A Passion For God". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, January 1998, ISBN-10: 1565078020, ISBN-13: 978-1565078024

1996
* "Choose Life" (study notes). (co-edited by Steve Benson, Danny Bond, and Karen Dagher) Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1996, ISBN-10: 0842377840
* "Student New Testament: Radical Reality, The Ultimate Truth About An Intense God" (study notes). Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1996

1995
* "Life. Any Questions?: Finding Spiritual Meaning on the Fast Track". W Pub Group, September 1995, ISBN-10: 0849912121, ISBN-13: 978-0849912122
* "Why Believe?: Exploring The Honest Questions Of Seekers". Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1995, ISBN-10: 0842355812, ISBN-13: 978-0842355810

1994
* "The Great Compromise". Grason, 1994, ISBN-10: 0890662673, ISBN-13: 978-0890662670

1993
* "Every Day With Jesus". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, October 1993, ISBN-10: 1565070585
* "". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, January 1993, ISBN 1565070399
* "On Fire". Harvest House Publishing, January 1993, ISBN-10: 0890819467, ISBN-13: 978-0890819463
* "Discipline". Harvest House Publishing, 1993

1992
* "What Is A Christian?". FMG Books, January 1, 1992
* "Finish Well!". Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992
* "Five Minutes With Jesus". Fmg Books, 1992

1991
* "The Invisible World: A Look Behind The Scenes Of The Supernatural World And Its Effects On Our Lives". FMG Books, July 1991, ISBN-10: 1879669021, ISBN-13: 978-1879669024

1987
* "The Final Cry". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, April 1987, ISBN-10: 0890815992, ISBN-13: 978-0890815991

1985
* "Spiritual Survival In The Last Days". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, October 1985, ISBN-10: 0890813205, ISBN-13: 978-0890813201
* "Ben Born Again's New Believer's Growth Book". Riverside, California: Harvest Minstries, 1985, reprint: 2001, ISBN-10: 0970021879, ISBN-13: 978-0970021878

1983
* "God's Design For Christian Dating". Eugene, Oregon: Harvest House Publishing, November 1, 1983, ISBN-10: 0890813736, ISBN-13: 978-0890813737

1976
* "A Handbook On Christian Dating". Maranatha Publications/Maranatha! Evangelical Association, 1976, ISBN-10: 0893370029, ISBN-13: 978-0893370022

1972
* "Living Water" (cartoon tract). Maranatha Publications/Maranatha! Evangelical Association, 1972
* "Looking At The People" (cartoon tract). Maranatha Publications/Maranatha! Evangelical Association, 1972

References

External links

* [http://www.harvest.org Harvest.org]
* [http://www.greglaurie.org Greg Laurie]
* [http://www.christiancomicsinternational.org/pioneers2.html#Anchor-GREG-44591 Greg Laurie - Christian Comics Pioneer]