Luis Palau
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Palau speaking at an event
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| Born |
Luis Palau, Jr. November 27, 1934 Maschwitz, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentinian, American |
| Education | Multnomah Bible College |
| Occupation | Evangelist |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Known for | Christian evangelist, author of books on Christianity |
| Notable work | A Friendly Dialogue between an Atheist and a Christian, Calling America and the Nations to Christ |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Title | Doctor (honorary) |
| Political party | Palau makes a point of staying out of politics, refusing to endorse ballot measures or candidates. |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Palau (m. 1961–present) |
| Children | Kevin, Keith, and Andrew Palau |
| Website | www |
Luis Palau, Jr. (born November 27, 1934) is an international Christian evangelist living in the Portland, Oregon, United States. He was born in Argentina and moved to Portland in his mid-twenties to enroll in a graduate program in Biblical studies.
Palau had a long and close relationship with evangelist Billy Graham, and has been characterized by many as Graham's successor. "One of the world’s leading evangelical Christian figures," he is known for his strong appeal to young people, and for his efforts to reach out to secular leaders to address issues like homelessness.
In 2007, he was estimated to have shared Christian teachings with 25 million people in 70 nations. Palau's ministry employs 70 people in Beaverton, Oregon and another 25 around the world.
Luis Palau, Jr. was born November 27, 1934 in Maschwitz, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has five younger sisters and one stepbrother. His father, a construction executive, died when Palau was 10. Palau says that he was born again at the age of 12, devoting his life to Christ. He was educated in British-run boarding schools. He worked at a bank in Córdoba, Argentina, and joined a missionary organization.
Palau first heard Billy Graham on a radio broadcast from Portland, Oregon while still living in Argentina in 1950, and drew inspiration from him. He later worked for Graham as a Spanish translator and as an evangelist. In 1970, Graham contributed the seed money for Palau to start his own ministry, which he modeled after Graham's.
Since then, Palau has held many large-scale evangelistic festivals and gatherings around the world.
Palau arrived in Portland in 1960 to attend a graduate program at Multnomah Bible College, from which he graduated in 1961. His travel and tuition was paid by U.S. benefactors. There he met his wife, Pat, a Beaverton kindergarten teacher, who was a fellow student. He became a U.S. citizen in 1962.
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