Max Lucado

Max Lucado

Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955 in San Angelo , Texas ) is an American evangelical missionary, bestselling author and long-time pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas , which originally belonged to the congregations of Christ .

Life

Lucado grew up as the youngest of four children of Jack and Thelma Lucado in Andrews , Texas. His father worked in oil fields and his mother was a nurse. He attended the Christian University in Abilene , where he did a bachelor's degree in communication. He originally wanted to be a lawyer, but a Bible course and missionary trip changed his mind; and he decided in 1975 to become a missionary . Therefore, he graduated from the same university with a master's degree in biblical theology.

Lucado then became a youth minister for the Church of Christ in Miami , with a favorite job writing text for the ward news . 1983–1988 he moved to Rio de Janeiro as a missionary and helped build three churches. In 1985 his first book On the anvil (German: Auf dem Amboss) was published by Multnomah Verlag , his second work was discovered and made popular by the publicist Chuck Swindoll . In 1988 he returned to pastor the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio. He contributed to the fact that the style of worship became more contemporary and that the congregation grew from 600 to 4000 people. In 2007 he resigned as senior pastor for health reasons. He has been writing since then, but continues to preach in Oak Hills.

Lucado is married to Denalyn and they have three daughters.

Works

Lucado has written over 50 books for adults, teenagers and children, some of which were on the New York Times bestseller list . His vivid interpretations of the Bible, narratives, stories and anecdotes have been translated into various languages ​​and achieved worldwide distribution with over 100 million copies sold. He strives to appeal to the minds and hearts of his readers. The following titles have been published in German:

As a sole author

• And the angels were silent. One Way Medien , Wuppertal 1998. ISBN 978-3-927772-54-0
• Because heaven touched the earth. One Way Medien, Wuppertal 1999. ISBN 978-3-931822-86-6
• Easier through life - inspirations from Psalm 23 . Gerth , Asslar 2003. (Further editions: 2004. ISBN 978-3-89437-896-7 ; 2009. ISBN 978-3-86591-419-4 )
• Because God carries you. Hänssler Verlag , Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2003. ISBN 978-3-7751-3096-7 (new edition 2012. ISBN 978-3-7751-4995-2 )
• All the best for the trip. God's guide to new stages of life. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2004. ISBN 978-3-7751-4098-0
• The sky applauds. Francke bookstore publishing house , Marburg 2004. ISBN 978-3-86122-671-0
• Love in abundance. Inspirations from 1st Corinthians 13. Gerth, Asslar 2004. ISBN 978-3-89437-959-9
• Calm in the storm. A stressful day in the life of Jesus. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2004. ISBN 978-3-7751-4100-0 (Original title: In the Eye of Storm- A Day in the Life of Jesus )
• Shaped by God. Tool in God's forge. Francke bookstore publishing house, Marburg 2004. ISBN 978-3-86122-697-0
• How you can trust God completely. One Way Medien, Wuppertal 2004. ISBN 978-3-931822-91-0
• The rescuer next door. Incredibly large and yet within reach. Gerth, Asslar 2005. ISBN 978-3-86591-028-8
• You are mine. A present for you. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005. ISBN 978-3-7751-4386-8
• A hat for Tom. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005. ISBN 978-3-7751-4440-7
• It is not about me. Reflects God's glory. The Book of Silence . Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005. ISBN 978-3-7751-4439-1 (new edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-4024-9 )
• Knut - the fearful spider. Who gives me courage? Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005. ISBN 978-3-7751-4430-8
• Minutes for eternity. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2005. ISBN 978-3-86122-777-9
• The children of the great king and other stories. Brunnen , Giessen 2006. ISBN 978-3-7655-1932-1
• Punchinello and the most beautiful gift. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005. ISBN 978-3-7751-4443-8
• Thirst. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2006. ISBN 978-3-7751-4392-9 (Original title: Come thirsty )
• Hermie - a very common caterpillar. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2006. ISBN 978-3-7751-4184-0
• Silent night in my heart Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2006. ISBN 978-3-86122-851-6 (Original title: One Incredible Moment )
• The King's Melody. Brunnen, Giessen 2007. ISBN 978-3-7655-1959-8
• The Christmas candle. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2007. ISBN 978-3-86122-943-8
• A day that changes everything. Living in the power of the cross. Gerth, Asslar 2006. ISBN 978-3-86591-016-5
• All of you. Discover your place in life. 2006. (New edition: SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 3rd edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-4479-7 )
• But I want a green nose. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2006. ISBN 978-3-7751-4269-4
• Blessings for the moment: devotions for every day of the year. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2006. ISBN 978-3-86122-852-3 (Original title: Grace for the Moment II )
• When Christ Comes Again. The beginning of a glorious future. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2006. ISBN 978-3-7751-3911-3 (4th edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-4994-5 )
• You are unique. A story for you. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 6th edition 2007. 978-3-77514-061-4 (New edition: 2012. ISBN 978-3-7751-5226-6 )
• You are great! SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2007. ISBN 978-3-7751-4480-3
• Just as you are . D & D Medien , Ravensburg 2007. ISBN 978-3-932842-83-2
• In the arms of God. 31 impulses for your spiritual life. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2007. ISBN 978-3-86122-892-9
• How to beat giants. Master the adversity of life. Gerth, Asslar 2007. ISBN 978-3-86591-192-6 (Original title: Facing your Giants )
• Safe in God's arms. Encouragement from Psalm 23. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2008. ISBN 978-3-7751-4637-1
• Encounter God in the shadows. In the longing for hope and healing. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2007. ISBN 978-3-7751-4708-8
• He's still moving mountains. Experience God's transforming power today. Gerth, Asslar 2007. ISBN 978-3-86591-153-7
• The 3:16 promise . Gerth, Asslar, 2008. ISBN 978-3-86591-306-7 and ISBN 978-3-86591-331-9
• Always by your side. D & D Medien, Ravensburg 2008. ISBN 978-3-932842-89-4
• Lemonade recipes for lemon days: Every day deserves its chance . Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2008. ISBN 978-3-86827-032-7 (Original title: Every Day Deserves a Chance )
• My heart in God's hand. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2008. ISBN 978-3-86827-031-0 (Original title: A Heart Like Jesus )
• Mocha with Max. Encouraging stories. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2008. ISBN 978-3-86122-980-3 (Original title: Mocha with Max )
• Marvel at the Savior. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2008. ISBN 978-3-7751-4782-8
• Because I love you. D & D Medien, Ravensburg 2008. ISBN 978-3-932842-90-0
• YES: You're eternally secure. With stories from Monica Hall. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 3rd edition 2008. ISBN 978-3-7751-3958-8
• The holy night. Story of a reconciliation. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-5039-2 (Original title: The Christmas Child )
• The children of the great king and the king's melody. Legends and wisdom stories. Brunnen, Gießen 2009. ISBN 978-3-7655-1721-1 (New edition: 2013. ISBN 978-3-7655-4182-7 ; Original title: Tell me the secrets and Tell me the story )
• You are mine. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2nd edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-4185-7
• You are wonderfully presented. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2007. ISBN 978-3-7751-4734-7 (new edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-5130-6 )
• Trust God completely. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 4th edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-4099-7
• Become like Jesus. The 30-day trip. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 4th edition 2009. ISBN 978-3-7751-4099-7
• How to beat giants. For teens. Gerth, Asslar 2009. ISBN 978-3-86591-397-5 (Original title: Facing your giants. Teen edition )
• Back to you. Relive God's blessing. Gerth, Asslar 2009. ISBN 978-3-86591-379-1 (Original title: Turn - God Keep Our Land)
• The house of God. A home for your heart. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 5th edition 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-4101-7 (Original title: The Great House of God )
• The angel's mission. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-5038-5
• You're the greatest . Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-5226-6
• Life without fear. Leave the worries behind . Gerth, Asslar 2010. ISBN 978-3-86591-469-9
• Do not be afraid ... because I am always with you. Gerth, Asslar 2010. ISBN 978-3-86591-553-5 (original title: Fear Not )
• God loves you mom! Collection SCM R. Brockhaus , Wuppertal 2nd edition 2010. ISBN 978-3-7893-9389-1 (Original title: God Thinks You're Wonderful, Mom )
• His name is Jesus. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-5133-7
• Because you are worth it to him, he chose the nails. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 6th edition 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-3768-3
• When God gently calls you by name. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 3rd edition 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-5124-5
• The special gift for you. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2011. ISBN 978-3-86827-271-0 (2nd edition 2013. ISBN 978-3-86827-003-7 ; original title: The Gift for all People )
• You are wonderfully made . SCM Collection R. Brockhaus, Wuppertal 2011. ISBN 978-3-7893-9472-0
• You don't have to be a hero. How God makes history with ordinary people. Gerth, Asslar 2011. ISBN 978-3-86591-439-2
• Ask Max Lucado. The bestselling author answers questions from his readers. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2011. ISBN 978-3-7751-5311-9
• Joy in abundance. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2011. ISBN 978-3-86827-236-9 (Original title: The Applause of Heaven )
• Grace for the moment: devotions for every day of the year. Verlag der Francke-Buchhandlung, Marburg 2011. ISBN 978-3-86827-270-3
• God's story with you . Gerth, Asslar 2011. ISBN 978-3-86591-727-0
• God's story with you. For teens . Gerth, Asslar, 2011. ISBN 978-3-86591-728-7
• Only for you. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2011. ISBN 978-3-7751-5151-1
• It's nice that you exist . Gerth, Asslar 3rd edition 2011. ISBN 978-3-86591-635-8
• Two little hands. SCM R. Brockhaus, Wuppertal 2011. ISBN 978-3-417-26424-1
• Remember: I love you. SCM R. Brockhaus, Wuppertal 3rd edition 2012, ISBN 978-3-417-26377-0
• You are important to heaven . Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2012. ISBN 978-3-7751-5384-3
• You make the difference. Live a life that leaves its mark . Gerth, Asslar 2nd edition 2012. ISBN 978-3-86591-660-0
• A crib for the child. SCM R. Brockhaus, Wuppertal 2012. ISBN 978-3-417-28554-3
• God thinks you are wonderful! SCM Collection R. Brockhaus, Wuppertal 6th edition 2012. ISBN 978-3-7893-9341-9
• God's promises to you. Selected verses from the Scriptures. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 4th edition 2012. ISBN 978-3-7751-4831-3
• You touched my heart. 366 60-second devotions . SCM R. Brockhaus, Wuppertal 2nd edition 2012. ISBN 978-3-417-26431-9 (new edition 2013. ISBN 978-3-417-26545-3 )
• A gift for you: Because you are worth it to him. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2013. ISBN 978-3-7751-3767-6
• Only the best for you . Gerth, Asslar, 2013. ISBN 978-3-86591-744-7
• Joschi, the little lamb . Gerth, Asslar, 2013. ISBN 978-3-417-28601-4
• When god changes your life. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 3rd edition 2013. ISBN 978-3-7751-4919-8
• Wild grace. You are loved unconditionally . Gerth, Asslar 2013. ISBN 978-3-86591-785-0
• You made my day. Survival guide for teens . Gerth, Asslar 2013. ISBN 978-3-86827-418-9
• You give me wings Discover the life changing power of grace. Gerth, Asslar 2014. ISBN 978-3-86591-761-4
• It still moves mountains: hope and encouragement for all who need new strength. Gerth, Asslar 2014. ISBN 978-3-86591-956-4
• Because He loves you: Experience God's presence in everyday life. Gerth, Asslar 2014. ISBN 978-3-86591-685-3
• The gift of Bethlehem. The greatest story in the world began in a small nativity scene. Gerth, Asslar 2017. ISBN 978-3-95734-243-0 .
• Because he carries you. Hope in stormy times. Gerth, Asslar 2018. ISBN 978-3-95734-059-7 .
• You are the anchor of my soul. God's promises for the storms of life. Gerth, Asslar 2020. ISBN 978-3-95734-627-8 .

As a co-author

• With Jenna, Andrea and Sara Lucado: The little lamb. ISBN 978-3-927772-62-5
• With Troy Schmidt: Lissy, the lying fly. Hermie & friends. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005. ISBN 978-3-7751-4339-4
• With Tricia Goyer: 3:16 for teens. Gerth, Asslar 2nd edition 2008. ISBN 978-3-86591-353-1 (Original title: The Numbers of Hope - for Teens )
• With Anselm Grün , Hanns Dieter Hüsch , Wilhelm Willms , Jörg Zink a . a .: The Lord is my Shepherd, I will miss nothing. Photos and meditations on Psalm 23. St. Benno, Leipzig 2005. ISBN 978-3-7462-1897-7 (New edition with new subtitle: Encouragement to Live. 2009. ISBN 978-3-7462-2645-3 )
• With Jenna Lucado Bishop: You are beautiful. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2010. ISBN 978-3-7751-5225-9
• With Jenna Lucado Bishop: Save the world right now. SCM Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2012. ISBN 978-3-7751-5383-6

Movie

• Hermie - a very common caterpillar . Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2002
• But I want a green nose. A story about self-acceptance. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen
• Buzby - the rebellious bee. Hänssler, Holzgerlingen 2005

literature

• Thorsten Brenscheidt: Understanding Max Lucado: The bestselling author and his message. Betania 2010. ISBN 978-3-935558-18-1

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Randall Herbert Balmer: Lucado, Max (Lee) . In: Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism . Baylor University Press, Waco 2004, ISBN 1-932792-04-X , pp. 416 (English).
2. ↑ after: Max Lucado, AufAtmen 3/2005, pp. 12-21.

Web links

• Literature by and about Max Lucado in the catalog of the German National Library
• Homepage of Max Lucado
• Max Lucado in theInternet Movie Database(English)