Max Lucado Biography

Max Lucado an American author and pastor at Oak Hills Church (formerly the Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas.

Max Lucado Age

Lucado was born on January 11, 1955, in San Angelo, Texas, United States.

Max Lucado Author and Church

Growing up in a conservative home in a small West Texas town, Max needed much grace from his oil mechanic father and nurse mother. Max hit his teens years and rebellion kicked in. After one specific drunken night, Max had an awakening and began to wonder if there was more to life than parties and chasing girls.

It was not long after that when his heart was moved toward the unconditional love of God through a Bible class while attending Abilene Christian University (ACU). Max returned with a passion for his studies gaining a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from ACU.

After graduation, Max set out on his mission to communicate the grace and mercy of God he had discovered. His first assignment was as the associate pastor of a small church in Miami, Florida, where he was able to develop his passion for people, ministry, and writing through a column in their weekly newsletter.

In Florida, he also married Denalyn, now his wife of more than three decades. In 1983, Max and Denalyn moved to Rio de Janeiro to help plant churches. During their five years in Brazil, Max continued to write, updating friends and family about their ministry.

Eventually, Max gathered the Rio newsletters and Florida columns into a manuscript and sent them off to fifteen publishers. After multiple rejections, one publisher finally said yes. That first book, On the Anvil, was published in 1985. His 34th trade book, Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World (September 2017), is a balm for those who are trying to find peace and grace in a world that is increasingly filled with unrest.

In 2016, more than 80 boxes of Max’s manuscripts, journals and personal correspondence has been curated at his alma mater, Abilene Christian University, as a part of the new Max Lucado Collection to be archived and displayed at ACU’s Brown Library.

His writing has been translated into more than 54 languages and has been featured in countless national media outlets. Lucado was dubbed “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, Reader’s Digest called him “The Best Preacher in America,” and The New York Times named him one of the most influential leaders in social media.

In addition to books, Lucado’s writing has been shaped into an additional 20 million products sold, including videos, devotionals, songs, plush toys, greeting cards, booklets, Bible studies, commentaries, and theatrically-released movies.

Max Lucado Net Worth

Lucado has an estimated net worth of $12 million

Max Lucado Children’s Books (Kids Books)

I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave
The Story for Children: A Storybook Bible
Max Lucado’s You Are Special and Three Other Stories: A Children’s Treasury Box Set
Tell Me the Secrets: Treasures for Eternity
Just In Case You Ever Wonder Board Book
Thank You, God, for Loving Me: Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends
Itsy Bitsy Christmas You’re Never Too Little for His Love

Grace for the Moment: 365 Devotions for Kids
I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave
The Oak Inside the Acorn
Max Lucado’s Wemmicks: You Are Special, Board Book
The Christmas Story for Children
The Song of the King
A Hat for Ivan
Max Lucado’s Wemmicks: You Are Mine, Board Book
Just in Case You Ever Wonder

The Crippled Lamb
Max Lucado’s Wemmicks: You Are Mine, Picture Book
The Children of the King
Hermie and Friends Board Books, Hermie: A Common Caterpillar
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me: Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends
You Are Special: A Story for Everyone
Max Lucado Books (Book List)
On the Anvil: Being Shaped into God’s Image
No Wonder They Call Him the Savior

God Came Near: Chronicles of the Christ
Six Hours One Friday: Anchoring to the Power of the Cross
The Applause of Heaven
In the Eye of the Storm: A Day in the Life of Jesus
Just In Case You Ever Wonder
And the Angels Were Silent
Tell Me the Story
He Still Moves Stones
Tell Me the Secrets
The Crippled Lamb

When God Whispers Your Name
The Children of the King
The Final Week of Jesus
A Gentle Thunder
The Song of the King
The Inspirational Study Bible
In the Grip of Grace
The Glory of Christmas
God’s Inspirational Promises
Walking with the Savior
Alabaster’s Song
Life Lessons
The Great House of God
You Are Special

Cosmic Christmas: An Angel’s Story
The Greatest Moments
The Cross
The Heart of Christmas
Just Like Jesus
The Christmas Cross
Let the Journey Begin
When Christ Comes
Just the Way You Are
The Gift for All People
Opening Windows

Because I Love You
Topical Bible Study Series
He Chose the Nails
Grace for the Moment
In the Footsteps of Jesus
He Did This Just For You
Small Gifts in God’s Hands
Traveling Light
Traveling Light Journal
America Looks Up
One Incredible Moment
Safe in the Shepherd’s Arms
Just For You
A Love Worth Giving
Traveling Light for Mothers
He Chose You

Just Like Jesus (Devotional)
A Heart Like Jesus
What the Cross Means to Me
Next Door Savior
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus
God Thinks You’re Wonderful
Hermie, A Common Caterpillar
It’s Not About Me
Come Thirsty
Everyday Blessings

The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People
Cure for the Common Life
Turn
God’s Mirror
The Way Home: A Princess Story
God’s Promises For You
Your Special Gift
Grace For The Moment II
Facing Your Giants
Every Day Deserves a Chance: Wake Up to the Gift of 24 Hours
3:16: The Numbers of Hope
Cast Of Characters
Fearless

You Changed My Life
The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible
Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference
Max on Life; Answers and Inspiration for Today’s Questions
God’s Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours
God’s Story, Your Story: Youth Edition
The Christmas Candle
God Will Carry You Through
Who Is This Jesus?
You’ll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times
Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe

Max Lucado Anxious for nothing

Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Lucado, provides a roadmap for battling with and healing from anxiety. Anxious for Nothing invites readers to delve into Philippians 4:6-7 the most highlighted passage of any book on the planet according to Amazon.

Max Lucado quotes

“A woman’s heart should be so hidden in God that a man has to seek Him just to find her.”
“Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.”
“You are the only you God made… God made you and broke the mold.”
“Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there’s no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.”
“When you are in the final days of your life, what will you want? Will you hug that college degree in the walnut frame? Will you ask to be carried to the garage so you can sit in your car? Will you find comfort in rereading your financial statement? Of course not. What will matter then will be people. If relationships will matter most then, shouldn’t they matter most now?”
“Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner!”
“If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning… Face it, friend. He is crazy about you! ”
“You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass-produced. You aren’t an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the earth by the Master Craftsman.”
“God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus. ”
“To lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the crowd.”
“I choose gentleness… Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise? If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer? If I make a demand, may it be only of myself?”
“Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t Heaven, so don’t expect it to be.”

Max Lucado the story

The Story features a foreword by Lucado and Randy Frazee. This book tells the grandest, most compelling story of all time: the story of a true God who loves his children, who established for them a way of salvation and provided a route to eternity.

Max Lucado oak hills church

Lucado was hired as a pastor to the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas in 1988. He stopped taking a salary from the church in 1990 because he was already an established successful author.

During his time, Oak Hills began using musical instruments in worship services and held the belief that baptism isn’t required for salvation (two key doctrines of the Churches of Christ); ultimately Oak Hills dropped its affiliation with them in 2003, calling itself simply “Oak Hills Church”.

After working as the senior pastor at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX for 20 years, he announced in early 2007 that he was stepping down due to health concerns related to atrial fibrillation.

Lucado has since resumed the more limited ministry role of writing and preaching at Oak Hills with co-pastor Randy Frazee, formerly of Willow Creek Community Church of South Barrington, Illinois.

Max Lucado movies

The Christmas Candle – 2013
Max Lucado 3:16 – 2007
Christmas Child – 2004
Buzby the Misbehaving Bee – 2005
The Book And The Rose – 2001
Jacobs’s Gift – 2002
Be Still – 2006

Max Lucado just like Jesus

God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you there. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Can you think of a better offer?

Jesus felt no guilt; God wants you to feel no guilt. Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours. Jesus had no fears; God wants the same for you. Jesus had no anxiety about death; you needn’t either. God’s desire, his plan, his ultimate goal is to make you into the image of Christ.

But how does this change occur? And why does the change seem so slow? If God wants me to be just like Jesus, why do I still seem just like me?

Just Like Jesus, Lucado helps you answer these questions. He helps you understand God’s wonderful ways of transformation. Would you like to know more? Then read on. And remember: God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you there. He wants you to be just like Jesus.

Max Lucado Height and Weight

Lucado stands at a height of 1.73 m and weighs 68 kg.

Max Lucado Education

Lucado joined Abilene Christian University where he earned an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication. While he was a student at Abilene Christian, he worked to pay his way through college by selling books door-to-door with the Southwestern Advantage entrepreneurial program.

Initially, he wished to become an advocate but has said that a required Bible course at the university and a mission trip made him change his mind, deciding instead to become a missionary.

However, this required that he get a graduate degree in Bible and Biblical Studies, and have at least two years of experience ministering to a church. He, later on, graduated from Abilene Christian University with a master’s degree in Bible and Biblical Studies.

Max Lucado Family

Lucado was born the youngest of four children to Jack Lucado (father) and Thelma Lucado (mother). He was raised up in Andrews, Texas. His father, of Italian ancestry, was an oil field worker, while his mother worked as a nurse.

Max Lucado Wife

Lucado is married to his Denalyn Lucado. In 1983, Max and Denalyn moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to help plant churches. During their five years in Brazil, Max continued to write, updating friends and family about their ministry.

Max Lucado Children

Lucado and his spouse has three beautiful adult daughters, namely: Sara Lucado, Andrea Lucado, and Jenna Lucado. We are keeping tabs and will update you more once we get information related to their daughters.

Max Lucado Bio, Age, Books, Church, Quotes, Net Worth, Sermons, and Bible Study