Christian Celebrities - Christian Actors and Christian Personalities

Learn what makes Tim Tebow tick, and why football fans either love him or hate him.

Tony Jones, one of the leaders in the emerging church movement, lays down some specifics about this movement in his new book, The Church is Flat. Find out what Tony Jones discovered about practices and theology within the emerging church.

Brian McLaren is one of the leaders of the emerging church movement, a term he is not completely comfortable with. In trying to connect with the under-30 generation, McLaren questions Christian positions those young people find offensive, such as eternity in hell and prohibitions against homosexual relationships. Many see Brian McLaren on the...

Joyce Meyer, with little more than a high school education, overcame sexual abuse to build a multi-million dollar international Christian ministry. She preaches a Word of Faith message, that believers can become rich and successful by obeying God. Learn about the controversies surrounding Joyce Meyer and why she was investigated by a U.S. Senator.

Author and pastor Rob Bell is one of the most controversial figures in contemporary Christianity, thanks to his recent book, Love Wins. Evangelicals have accused him of promoting universalism, but Bell flatly denies that. Learn why young people love Rob Bell and why conservative Christians have piled on him.

Charismatic evangelist Oral Roberts of Oral Roberts University died Tuesday at age 91. Earliest reports state that Roberts was admitted to the hospital over the weekend after slipping and falling in his home in Newport Beach, California. His spokesman, A. Larry Ross, told the Associated Press that Roberts died of complications from pneumonia.

As we approach the end of 2009, we'll take a look back at some of the most famous and talked about Christians of the last 10 years.

Billy Graham, the American Christian evangelist, is best known for his worldwide evangelistic crusades preaching the message of Christianity to...

Charles Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta (FBCA) and founder of In Touch Ministries. His popular radio and television broadcast, “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley,” can literally be heard around the globe in every nation and in more than 50 languages.

Get to know the life and ministry of Pastor Rick Warren, author of the bestselling book, The Purpose Driven Life, and founder of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, one of the largest, most prominent churches in America.

In March 2009, Trevor Marsicano broke through as the newest rising star in U.S. Long Track Speed Skating. As he looks forward with confidence to accomplishing new goals at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, he also sets his sights on becoming a youth pastor.

Tammy Faye Bakker Messner is best known for her former years as a Christian televangelist and talk show host. She was married to Jim Bakker and co-hosted The 700 Club and the PTL Club for more than two decades. She is also well known for her extreme overuse of eye makeup.

Reverend Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University and conservative Christian preacher, died on May 15, 2007 at age 73. Outspoken in politics, Falwell established the conservative lobbying group the Moral Majority in 1979, and went on to be one of the most controversial evangelical ministers in America.

Luis Palau is a Christian evangelist and founder of the Luis Palau Association. He is best known for his worldwide contemporary evangelistic...

Learn more about Tony Dungy, one of the most respected and popular NFL coaches in the league. Dungy is a former professional football player and current coach for the Indianapolis Colts.

Amy Grant is an American singer, songwriter, and recording artist who got her start in the Contemporary Christian Music genre. She is one of the first Christian artists to have successfully crossed over into the pop music market.

Pat Robertson is founder and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).

What can we learn from fallen Christian leaders? Whenever a high-profile Christian leader falls or fails, the effects are far-reaching. As I contemplated the recent scandal in Ted Haggard's life, I was inspired to write this practical reflection of what we as believers can learn from fallen Christian leaders.

Have you ever wondered why so many rich and famous people seem to mess up their lives so badly? We read about celebrity scandals every day. Even though they have the admiration of millions of fans and every luxury money can buy, celebrities still can't get it right. So what's the problem?

It's true that throughout history, the lives of Olympic competitors have served to inspire and challenge us on a personal level. I recently had the privilege through email interviews, to get to know a little about some the Christian athletes bound for Beijing this summer. As I read their answers, my own faith was stirred by these young role models.