Bill Bright

Bill Bright
Bill Bright, 1981
Born(1921-10-19)October 19, 1921
DiedJuly 19, 2003(2003-07-19) (aged 81)
Alma materNortheastern State University
Princeton Theological Seminary
Fuller Theological Seminary
Known forCampus Crusade for Christ
SpouseVonette Zachary Bright

William R. Bright (October 19, 1921 – July 19, 2003) was an American evangelist. In 1951 at the University of California, Los Angeles, he founded Campus Crusade for Christ as a ministry for university students.[1] In 1952 he wrote The Four Spiritual Laws. In 1979 he produced the film Jesus.

In 1996 Bill Bright was awarded the $1.1 million Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion, and donated the money to promote the spiritual benefits of fasting and prayer.[2] In 2001 he stepped down as leader of the organization and Steve Douglass became president.[1] He died in 2003.

  1. ^ a b "William R. Bright, 81, Founder Of Campus Crusade for Christ - NYTimes.com". nytimes.com. July 22, 2003. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  2. ^ President of Cru Gets $1 Million Religion Prize. The New York Times