John Eldredge

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John Eldredge
Born (1960-06-06) June 6, 1960 (age 63)
Education Colorado Christian University (MA)
California Polytechnic University
Occupationauthor
Website http://www.wildatheart.org

John Eldredge (born June 6, 1960 in Los Angeles) is an American author, counselor, and lecturer on Christianity. He is known for his best-selling book Wild at Heart .

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Life and work

Eldredge received his undergraduate degree in theater from California Polytechnic University (Pomona) and his MA in biblical counseling from Colorado Christian University under the direction of Larry Crabb and Dan Allender. Prior to joining Focus on the Family in 1988, [1] Eldredge served for five years on the staff of Sierra Madre Congregational Church in Southern California.

In July 2000, Eldredge left Focus on the Family, where he had worked for 12 years, to launch Ransomed Heart Ministries. [2] John, his wife, Stasi, and their three sons live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. [3] In addition to publishing many books, he has produced three videos: Risky Business: A Look at Gambling, Whatever Happened to Marriage?: A Look at Divorce, and Created Different?: A Look at Homosexuality. [4]

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References

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  2. "John Eldredge Author Profile". New Release Tuesday.
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  4. "Meet John Eldredge". Christian Book.