Priscilla Shirer
| Priscilla Shirer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Priscilla Evans December 31, 1974 Dallas, Texas |
| Occupation | Author, Minister, Actress |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 20th century, 21st century |
| Notable works | War Room |
| Relatives |
Tony Evans (father) Anthony Evans (brother) |
| Website | |
| http://www.goingbeyond.com/ | |
Priscilla Shirer (born December 31, 1974) is a world-renowned New York Times best-selling Christian author and motivational speaker. She is also a Bible teacher who starred in the Box Office number-one film War Room. Her father is Dallas mega-church pastor Tony Evans and her brother is Christian entertainer Anthony Evans.
She has not only taught Christian audiences, but has also been a conference speaker for numerous major corporations and organizations worldwide. Most recently she has focused on teaching the Bible to women through an expository teaching style.
The daughter of Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, Texas, Priscilla grew up well acquainted with the Bible. (1) As a freshman at the University of Houston, she interned with a Christian radio station. Soon listeners were calling the station, inviting Priscilla to speak at their Bible study groups and other events. (3) Soon she was invited to lead a weekly Bible study at the Zig Ziglar Corporation and then to join its speaker team. (1) Priscilla has worked as an independent contractor for CBS and hosted a local television show, but recently she has focused solely on Christian ministry opportunities. She calls Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Dr. Billy Graham, her mentor in ministry.
Together the Shirers established Going Beyond Ministries, a speakers' bureau of Bible teachers, including Priscilla. The parents of three young boys, the Shirers share ministry and family responsibilities. While Priscilla continues to minister full-time, Jerry manages his schedule and other business aspects of Going Beyond Ministries.
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