Tony Evans
Tony Evans (Anthony Tyrone Evans Sr.) was born on September 10th, 1949 and is currently 76 years old. Tony Evans was born in Baltimore, MD, USA. Evans attended Carver College where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Dallas Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Theology degree and a Doctor of Theology degree.
Tony Evans is an American evangelical pastor, speaker, and author. From 1976 until 2024, he served as the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. His teaching program is broadcast nationwide on the Christian Satellite Network (CSN).
Evans is recognized as the first African American to write and publish both a complete Bible commentary and a study Bible. He has authored more than 100 books, including
Oneness Embraced,
The Kingdom Agenda,
Kingdom Man,
The Tony Evans Study Bible, and
The Tony Evans Bible Commentary.
Divine Disruption is a powerful and deeply personal book by Dr. Tony Evans and his four children, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Anthony Evans, and Jonathan Evans. It offers a biblical and conversational look at how God can use the most difficult experiences in life to draw people closer to Him and to strengthen faith.
The book focuses on the hardships everyone faces and shows how God can break through pain with the power of hope. The Evans family speaks about the deep grief they endured after losing six loved ones in less than two years.
The most devastating loss was the passing of Lois Evans, the wife of Tony Evans and the mother of the family. Alongside their personal grief, they also discuss the struggles that many people encounter such as job loss, health problems caused by the worldwide pandemic, challenges in marriage and relationships, difficulties with children, and the pain brought by racial and political unrest.
In
Divine Disruption the Evans family joins together in what they call a Kingdom Legacy partnership. They open their hearts to share their honest questions, their raw emotions, and the lessons they learned to hold on to during their most difficult times.
By honoring the wish of Lois Evans for them to stand together, they demonstrate how their unity and individual strengths helped them endure overwhelming trials.
The book shows how even the most painful tragedies can be used for God’s glory as He continues to meet the needs of His people and build their faith. It is an honest, emotional, and encouraging account that blends personal testimony with biblical truth, offering hope to anyone who is struggling with life’s unexpected hardships.
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Tony Evans: F.A.Q
When was Tony Evans Born? How old is Tony Evans?
Tony Evans was born on September 10th, 1949. Tony Evans is currently 76 years old.
Where was Tony Evans Born?
Tony Evans was born in Baltimore, MD, USA and is American.
What was the first book Tony Evans wrote?
The first book written by Tony Evans was The Flowering Of Britain, published in 1980.
What was the most recent book Tony Evans wrote?
His most recently released work was Fighting the Good Fight Devotional for Men on September 9th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Tony Evans?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Tony Evans book is
The Tony Evans Bible Commentary. Here are his most popular books:
- The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (10)
- Divine Disruption (10)
- Kingdom Woman: Embracing Your Purpose, Power, and Possibilities (10)
- Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God's Purpose with Your Pleasure (8)
- Detours: The Unpredictable Path to Your Destiny (10)
Are there upcoming new books by Tony Evans?
Tony Evans does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Tony Evans written?
Tony Evans has written 176 books across 12 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 4 books in the 30 Days Series
- 4 books in the A Kid's Guide to Series
- 4 books in the Kingdom Pastor's Library Series
- 32 books in the Kingdom Series
- 5 books in the Life Under God Series
- 5 books in The Kingdom Agenda Series
- 18 books in the Tony Evans Speaks Out Series
- 9 books in the Understanding God Series
- 2 books in the WeCanDoBetter Series
- 83 Non-Fiction Books
- 5 books in the LifeChange Series
- 5 Children's Books