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 Dr. Randy Alcorn, a leading authority on Heaven, has researched
this often-misunderstood place for more than 20 years, speaks about
it around the country, writes about it, and has taught a seminary
course on it. He serves as the founder and director of Eternal
Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit ministry committed to
promoting an eternal viewpoint and drawing attention to people in
special need of advocacy and help.
Alcorn has authored 20 nonfiction books and novels including The
Purity Principle; In Light of Eternity: Perspectives on Heaven; The
Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving; and
Money, Possessions, and Eternity. His novels include the 2002
Gold Medallion winner Safely Home; The Ishbane Conspiracy (coauthored
with his daughters); Deadline; Edge of Eternity; and Lord
Foulgrin’s Letters.
He has also written numerous articles for magazines such as
Discipleship Journal, Moody, Leadership, New Man, and The Christian
Reader (now Today’s Christian). He produces the quarterly
issues-oriented magazine Eternal Perspectives, and has been a guest
on more than 450 radio and television programs including Focus on
the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answer Man, Revive Our
Hearts, and Truths that Transform.
Before starting EPM in 1990, Alcorn served as a pastor for 14
years. He has ministered around the world and is a popular teacher
and conference speaker. Holding degrees in theology and biblical
studies, he has taught biblical interpretation, theology, and ethics
on the adjunct faculties of Western Seminary and Multnomah Bible
College, both in Portland, OR. He received an Honorary Doctorate of
Divinity from Western Seminary in 2004.
Alcorn resides in Gresham with his
wife, Nanci. The Alcorns have two married daughters. He enjoys
spending time with his family, biking, tennis, research, and
reading.
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