Bill Bright | |
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 Bill Bright, 1981 | |
| Born | October 19, 1921 Coweta, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 2003 (aged 81) Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northeastern State University Princeton Theological Seminary Fuller Theological Seminary |
| Known for | Campus Crusade for Christ |
| Spouse | Vonette 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.
- ^ a b "William R. Bright, 81, Founder Of Campus Crusade for Christ - NYTimes.com". nytimes.com. July 22, 2003. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ^ President of Cru Gets $1 Million Religion Prize. The New York Times