James Kennedy
James Kennedy was an influential American Presbyterian pastor and author known for his fervent evangelism and Christian broadcasting. He served as the senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he became a prominent figure in the religious community. Kennedy was a prolific writer, producing numerous works that aimed to educate and inspire Christians, including 'Evangelism Explosion,' which introduced innovative methods for sharing the Christian faith. His approach to evangelism and church growth significantly impacted the landscape of American Christianity in the late 20th century. Kennedy's legacy extends beyond his pastoral work; he was a pioneer in using media to spread his message, founding the Coral Ridge Ministries and producing a television program that reached millions. His emphasis on apologetics and the integration of faith into public life sparked discussions on the role of Christianity in contemporary society. Through his writings and broadcasts, Kennedy sought to equip believers with the tools to engage with a secular world, leaving a lasting mark on evangelical thought and practice.
Famous Quotes
View all 3 quotes“The world endures chaos until a new compelling mythos comes out of nowhere, another a bolt of inspiration, and brings us back into the Age of the Gods. But those will be different gods.”
“Do you fall in love with someone because you understand them? Not at nineteen. It's their otherness that draws you in. At nineteen you're collecting people. Trying on different ways of being.”
“without a shared mythos, and without credible leaders to defend it, the society weakens. The original mythos becomes corrupted, degraded. Language is debased. Equality leads to a free-for-all. Communication breaks down. With no shared mythos, nobody can agree on even the basic premises of life. All that remains of the exhausted society are three things: a mythos nobody seriously believes in anymore, rituals nobody earnestly participates in anymore, and skepticism. And skepticism alone can’t sustain anything.”
