Dr. Anthony T. Evans

Oct 27, 2003 08:05 AM EST

Dr. Anthony T. Evans is co-founder and Senior Pastor of over 5,000 member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. He is also the founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national organization that seeks to bring about spiritual renewal in urban America through the church. The Urban Alternative radio broadcast, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans" can be heard over 500 stations daily throughout the U.S. and in over 40 countries worldwide. He is a speaker on the Promise Keepers' platform. as well as speaking regularly in crusades and Bible conferences in the United States and abroad. Dr. Evans also served as chaplain for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and presently serves as chaplain for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.



Dr. Evans graduated with a B.A. from Carver Bible College, a Th.M. and and a Th.D from Dallas Theological Seminary. In addition to this he has received many honarary Doctorates from outstanding universities in the country including one from Dallas Baptist University. Dr. Evans also serves on the Board of Incorporate Members for Dallas Theological Seminary as well as the board of the National Religious Broadcasters. He is the author of over seventeen books, including the Promise, Returning to your First Love, The Battle is the Lord's and Free At Last. He and his wife Lois live in Dallas, Texas and are the parents of four children. Dr. Lois Evans serves as the Senior Vice - President for The Urban Alternative ministries. She is also the founder of the First Lady Conference, a national ministry for senior pastors' wives.