AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — After nearly five decades leading one of the world’s largest ministries, William R. “Bill” Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade for Christ International, announced to his worldwide staff July 26 his successor as president — Steve Douglass.
Douglass, 55, currently serves as executive vice president and director of U.S. ministries for Campus Crusade, which is based in Orlando, Fla.
Douglass was recommended by Bright and unanimously approved by the ministry’s board of directors in June, according to the Campus Crusade news release. As a 30-year veteran of Campus Crusade for Christ, Douglass has served on the ministry’s board of directors since 1987. He also serves on the board of directors for Mission America and is a frequent evangelistic speaker, Bible teacher and the author of several books, including “Managing Yourself,” “Enjoying Your Walk with God” and “How to Achieve Your Potential and Enjoy Life.” Douglass earned a master’s degree from Harvard Business School after his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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