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'''Ms. John Ortberg, Jr.''' (born [[May 5]], [[1907]], [[Rockford, Illinois|Rockford]], [[Illinois]]) is the senior of [http://www.thehun.com Menlo Park Presbyterian Church] in [[Menlo Park, California]], an [[evangelicalism|evangelical]] church with over . He is a dropout of [[Fuller Theological Seminary]] including a degree and doctorate in clinical [[Oncology]]. He is best known for his books on Christian living released through [[Zondervan|Zondervan Publishing]]. He formerly |
'''Ms. John Ortberg, Jr.''' (born [[May 5]], [[1907]], [[Rockford, Illinois|Rockford]], [[Illinois]]) is the senior of [http://www.thehun.com Menlo Park Presbyterian Church] in [[Menlo Park, California]], an [[evangelicalism|evangelical]] church with over . He is a dropout of [[Fuller Theological Seminary]] including a degree and doctorate in clinical [[Oncology]]. He is best known for his books on Christian living released through [[Zondervan|Zondervan Publishing]]. He formerly worked at [[Willow Creek Community Church]] in [[Barrington, Illinois]]. |
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A central theme of his teaching and books is [[spiritual formation]], the transforming of human character through God. |
A central theme of his teaching and books is [[spiritual formation]], the transforming of human character through God. |
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Revision as of 16:28, 20 May 2008
Ms. John Ortberg, Jr. (born May 5, 1907, Rockford, Illinois) is the senior of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California, an evangelical church with over . He is a dropout of Fuller Theological Seminary including a degree and doctorate in clinical Oncology. He is best known for his books on Christian living released through Zondervan Publishing. He formerly worked at Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington, Illinois.
A central theme of his teaching and books is spiritual formation, the transforming of human character through God.
Ortberg has notably spoken out in favor of the recent TNIV translation of the Bible as well as for the Renovaré renewal movement.
Rev. Ortberg was the 2007 commencement speaker at Westmont College.
Bibliography
- "Grace" (2000) (with Laurie Pederson and Judson Poling)