The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans
The Urban Alternative is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans and is dedicated to transforming individuals, families, churches and communities through the sound teaching of the Word of God. The flagship outreach is the half-hour radio broadcast The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, heard on nearly 1400 radio outlets throughout the United States and in more than 130 countries.
Dr. Evans is one of the country’s most respected evangelical leaders. As a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, he serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple, yet profound, illustrations. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor to pastors and a father in the faith.
The first African-American to graduate with a doctoral degree from Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), he served as an associate professor in DTS’ Pastoral Ministries Department in the areas of evangelism, homiletics and black church studies. He continues to serve DTS on the Board of Incorporate Members.
Dr. Evans holds the rare honor of serving as chaplain for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks for more than three decades, the longest standing NBA chaplaincy on record. He is also the former chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys.
Dr. Evans has written more than 100 books and booklets including his legacy work, Oneness Embraced, as
well as his vision work, The Kingdom Agenda. Some of his most recent books include, God’s Unlikely Path to Success, Kingdom Man and How Should Christians Vote?
Dr. Evans has served as the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship for more than four decades, witnessing its growth from ten people in 1976 to now over 10,000 congregants with 100 plus ministries.
Dr. Tony Evans was married to Lois, his wife and ministry partner of nearly 50 years, until she went home to the Lord. They are the proud parents of four: Chrystal (Jessie), Priscilla (Jerry), Anthony, Jr., and Jonathan (Kanika) as well as proud grandparents of thirteen, and great grandparents of two.
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THE ALTERNATIVE with Dr. Tony Evans
P.O. Box 4000
Dallas, TX 75208
800.800.3222