George Grant (author)
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George Grant is an evangelical
educator and a Presbyterian Church in America
(PCA) pastor
.
He was a church planter and pastor in Texas for ten years. He then served as an assistant to D. James Kennedy at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and taught at Knox Theological Seminary
. Following his move to Tennessee
in 1991, Grant founded the the King’s Meadow Study Center and Franklin Classical School in Franklin, Tennessee
. He is the author of more than 60 books and hundreds of articles. He is currently involved in a church planting movement throughout Middle Tennessee
and is the pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee.
George Grant lives in Middle Tennessee near Franklin with his wife and co-author Karen. Together they have three grown children and three grandchildren.
(1912–1984), founder of L'Abri in Switzerland, and Thomas Chalmers
(1780–1847), founder of New College Edinburgh, as his chief spiritual and intellectual influences. He has also been profoundly influenced by Martin Bucer
(1491–1551), Jan Amos Comenius (1592–1670), Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892), Abraham Kuyper
(1837–1920), G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936), J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973), and C.S. Lewis (1898–1963). In recent years he has closely associated himself and his writing with the Ligonier Ministries of R.C. Sproul (b. 1939).
Evangelicalism
Evangelicalism is a Protestant Christian movement which began in Great Britain in the 1730s and gained popularity in the United States during the series of Great Awakenings of the 18th and 19th century.Its key commitments are:...
educator and a Presbyterian Church in America
Presbyterian Church in America
The Presbyterian Church in America is an evangelical Protestant Christian denomination, the second largest Presbyterian church body in the United States after the Presbyterian Church . The PCA professes a strong commitment to evangelism, missionary work, and Christian education...
(PCA) pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
.
He was a church planter and pastor in Texas for ten years. He then served as an assistant to D. James Kennedy at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and taught at Knox Theological Seminary
Knox Theological Seminary
Knox Theological Seminary is an Independent Evangelical Seminary in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, founded in 1989 by D. James Kennedy. Knox graduated its first class of Master of Divinity students in 1993.- History :...
. Following his move to Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
in 1991, Grant founded the the King’s Meadow Study Center and Franklin Classical School in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
. He is the author of more than 60 books and hundreds of articles. He is currently involved in a church planting movement throughout Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is a distinct portion of the state of Tennessee, delineated according to state law as the 41 counties in the Middle Grand Division of Tennessee....
and is the pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee.
George Grant lives in Middle Tennessee near Franklin with his wife and co-author Karen. Together they have three grown children and three grandchildren.
Beliefs
Grant holds to the standards of the Westminster Confession and looks to Francis SchaefferFrancis Schaeffer
Francis August Schaeffer was an American Evangelical Christian theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor. He is most famous for his writings and his establishment of the L'Abri community in Switzerland...
(1912–1984), founder of L'Abri in Switzerland, and Thomas Chalmers
Thomas Chalmers
Thomas Chalmers , Scottish mathematician, political economist, divine and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.-Overview:...
(1780–1847), founder of New College Edinburgh, as his chief spiritual and intellectual influences. He has also been profoundly influenced by Martin Bucer
Martin Bucer
Martin Bucer was a Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican doctrines and practices. Bucer was originally a member of the Dominican Order, but after meeting and being influenced by Martin Luther in 1518 he arranged for his monastic vows to be annulled...
(1491–1551), Jan Amos Comenius (1592–1670), Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892), Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuyper
Abraham Kuijper generally known as Abraham Kuyper, was a Dutch politician, journalist, statesman and theologian...
(1837–1920), G.K. Chesterton (1874–1936), J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973), and C.S. Lewis (1898–1963). In recent years he has closely associated himself and his writing with the Ligonier Ministries of R.C. Sproul (b. 1939).
Author or Co-Author
- The American Vision, 1984
- Bringing in the Sheaves: Replacing GovernmentGovernmentGovernment refers to the legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time, and to the system of government by which they are organized...
WelfareWelfareWelfare refers to a broad discourse which may hold certain implications regarding the provision of a minimal level of wellbeing and social support for all citizens without the stigma of charity. This is termed "social solidarity"...
with Biblical CharityCharity (virtue)In Christian theology charity, or love , means an unlimited loving-kindness toward all others.The term should not be confused with the more restricted modern use of the word charity to mean benevolent giving.- Caritas: altruistic love :...
, 1985, ’89, ’95 - In the Shadow of Plenty: Biblical Principles for WelfareWelfareWelfare refers to a broad discourse which may hold certain implications regarding the provision of a minimal level of wellbeing and social support for all citizens without the stigma of charity. This is termed "social solidarity"...
, 1986, ’98, 2009 - The Dispossessed: HomelessnessHomelessnessHomelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
in America, 1986 - To the Work: A Handbook for Church Diaconal Ministry, 1986
- The Changing of the Guard: The Vital Role Christians Play in America’s Unfolding Cultural Drama, 1987, ’95
- The CatechismCatechismA catechism , i.e. to indoctrinate) is a summary or exposition of doctrine, traditionally used in Christian religious teaching from New Testament times to the present...
of the New Age: A Response to Dungeons and Dragons, with Peter LeithartPeter LeithartPeter J. Leithart is an American author, minister, theologian and Senior Fellow of Theology and Literature as well as Dean of Graduate Studies at New Saint Andrews College and holds a doctorate from Cambridge University. He was selected by the Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher...
, 1987 - Rebuilding the Walls: A Biblical Strategy for Restoring America's Greatness, with Peter Waldron, 1987
- Grand Illusions: The Legacy of Planned ParenthoodPlanned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood Federation of America , commonly shortened to Planned Parenthood, is the U.S. affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and one of its larger members. PPFA is a non-profit organization providing reproductive health and maternal and child health services. The...
, 1988, ’93, ’98, 2000 - Trial and Error: The American Civil Liberties UnionAmerican Civil Liberties UnionThe American Civil Liberties Union is a U.S. non-profit organization whose stated mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States." It works through litigation, legislation, and...
and Its Impact on Your Family, 1989, ’93 - The Legacy of Planned ParenthoodPlanned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood Federation of America , commonly shortened to Planned Parenthood, is the U.S. affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and one of its larger members. PPFA is a non-profit organization providing reproductive health and maternal and child health services. The...
, 1989 - Third Time Around: The History of the Pro-LifePro-lifeOpposition to the legalization of abortion is centered around the pro-life, or anti-abortion, movement, a social and political movement opposing elective abortion on moral grounds and supporting its legal prohibition or restriction...
Movement from the First Century to the Present, 1990, 2010 - Clean Air: A Citizen's Handbook for Media Accountability, with Peter LeithartPeter LeithartPeter J. Leithart is an American author, minister, theologian and Senior Fellow of Theology and Literature as well as Dean of Graduate Studies at New Saint Andrews College and holds a doctorate from Cambridge University. He was selected by the Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher...
, 1990 - In Defense of Greatness: How Biblical Character Shapes A Nation's Destiny, with Peter LeithartPeter LeithartPeter J. Leithart is an American author, minister, theologian and Senior Fellow of Theology and Literature as well as Dean of Graduate Studies at New Saint Andrews College and holds a doctorate from Cambridge University. He was selected by the Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher...
, 1990 - The Walls Came Tumbling Down: The Fall of CommunismCommunismCommunism is a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of a classless, moneyless, revolutionary and stateless socialist society structured upon common ownership of the means of production...
in Our Time, with Peter LeithartPeter LeithartPeter J. Leithart is an American author, minister, theologian and Senior Fellow of Theology and Literature as well as Dean of Graduate Studies at New Saint Andrews College and holds a doctorate from Cambridge University. He was selected by the Association of Reformed Institutions of Higher...
, 1990 - The Blood of the Moon: Understanding the Conflict between IslamIslamIslam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
and Western Civilization, 1991, 2001 - The Quick and the Dead: RU-486 and the New Chemical Warfare Against Your Family, 1991
- HomelessnessHomelessnessHomelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
In America: Its Causes and Its Cures, 1991 - Unnatural Affections: The Impuritan Ethic of the Modern Church, 1991
- The Last CrusaderCrusadesThe Crusades were a series of religious wars, blessed by the Pope and the Catholic Church with the main goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem...
: The Untold Story of Christopher ColumbusChristopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus was an explorer, colonizer, and navigator, born in the Republic of Genoa, in northwestern Italy. Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of the American continents in the...
, 1992 - Hillarious: The Wacky Wit, Wisdom, and Wonderment of Hillary Rodham-Clinton, 1992
- PerotRoss PerotHenry Ross Perot is a U.S. businessman best known for running for President of the United States in 1992 and 1996. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems in 1962, sold the company to General Motors in 1984, and founded Perot Systems in 1988...
: The PopulistPopulismPopulism can be defined as an ideology, political philosophy, or type of discourse. Generally, a common theme compares "the people" against "the elite", and urges social and political system changes. It can also be defined as a rhetorical style employed by members of various political or social...
Appeal of Strong-Man Politics, 1992 - The 57% Solution: A ConservativeConservatismConservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
Strategy for the Next Four Years, 1993 - Where Do We Go From Here: An Agenda for Conservatives During Cultural Captivity, 1993
- Legislating Immorality: The Homosexual Movement Comes Out of the Closet, with Mark Horne, 1993
- The Family Under Siege: What the New Social EngineersSocial engineering (political science)Social engineering is a discipline in political science that refers to efforts to influence popular attitudes and social behaviors on a large scale, whether by governments or private groups. In the political arena, the counterpart of social engineering is political engineering.For various reasons,...
Have in Mind for Your Children, 1994 - The Micah Mandate: Balancing the Christian Life, 1995, ’99, 2010
- Killer Angel: A Biography of Margaret SangerMargaret SangerMargaret Higgins Sanger was an American sex educator, nurse, and birth control activist. Sanger coined the term birth control, opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, and established Planned Parenthood...
, 1995, 2000, 2010 - The Dittohead’s Little Instruction Book, 1996
- You Might Be a Liberal If, 1996
- Our Character, Our Future: Reclaiming America’s Moral Destiny, with Alan KeyesAlan KeyesAlan Lee Keyes is an American conservative political activist, author, former diplomat, and perennial candidate for public office. A doctoral graduate of Harvard University, Keyes began his diplomatic career in the U.S...
, 1996 - Immaculate Deception: The Shifting Agenda of Planned ParenthoodPlanned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood Federation of America , commonly shortened to Planned Parenthood, is the U.S. affiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and one of its larger members. PPFA is a non-profit organization providing reproductive health and maternal and child health services. The...
, 1996 - BuchananPat BuchananPatrick Joseph "Pat" Buchanan is an American paleoconservative political commentator, author, syndicated columnist, politician and broadcaster. Buchanan was a senior adviser to American Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan, and was an original host on CNN's Crossfire. He sought...
: Caught in the CrossfireCrossfire (TV series)Crossfire was a current events debate television program that aired from 1982 to 2005 on CNN. Its format was designed to present and challenge the opinions of a politically liberal pundit and a conservative pundit.-Format:...
, 1996 - Moral Earthquakes, with O.S. Hawkins, 1996
- Bless This Food, with Karen Grant and Julia Pitkin, 1996
- The Patriot’s Handbook: A Citizenship Primer, 1996, 2001
- Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore RooseveltTheodore RooseveltTheodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
, 1996 - Faithful Volunteers: The History of ReligionReligionReligion is a collection of cultural systems, belief systems, and worldviews that establishes symbols that relate humanity to spirituality and, sometimes, to moral values. Many religions have narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that are intended to give meaning to life or to...
in TennesseeTennesseeTennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, with Stephen MansfieldStephen MansfieldStephen Mansfield is an American author who writes on history, religion, and politics.-Publications:* Pope Benedict XVI: His Life and Mission* Keeper of the Flame*Then Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington...
, 1997 - Letters Home: Counsel from the Sages of the Past to their Loved Ones, with Karen Grant, 1997
- Logomorphs: A Politically Incorrect Dictionary, 1997
- The Reader’s Journal: The Stirling Bridge Classics Program, 1997
- Best Friends: Lessons from Extraordinary Relationships through the Ages, with Karen Grant, 1998
- Kids Who Kill: Confronting our Culture of Violence, with Gov. Mike Huckabee, 1998
- Y2K: A Novel, with Michael HyattMichael HyattMichael Hyatt is a British-born film and television actress. Before Hyatt's work in film and television, she enjoyed memorable performances on stages throughout the country, particularly in Ragtime on Broadway.-Early life:...
, 1998 - Just Visiting: How Travel Has Enlightened Lives Throughout History, with Karen Grant, 1999
- Lost Causes: The Romantic Attraction of Defeated Men and Movements, with Karen Grant, 1999
- Shelf Life: How Books Have Changed the Destinies of Men and Nations, with Karen Grant, 1999
- Going Somewhere: A Dan and Bea Adventure, 1999
- Christmas Spirit: The Celebrations of the Season, with Gregory Wilbur, 1999
- The Pocket Patriot: Citizenship Basics for the New Millennium, 2000
- The Christian Almanac: Each Day in History, with Gregory Wilbur, 2000, ’02
- Garden Graces: How the Tasks of Gardening Have Shaped Art, Music, and History, with Karen Grant, 2001
- The Absolutes: The Indisputable Principles of Civilized Society, with James Robison, 2002
- Center of the Storm: Practicing Principled Leadership in Times of Crisis, with Katherine HarrisKatherine HarrisKatherine Harris is an American Republican politician, former Secretary of State of Florida, and former member of the United States House of Representatives. Harris won the 2002 election to represent Florida's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. She held that post...
, 2002 - An Emerging Nation: The American War of Independence, 2003
- The Importance of the Electoral College, 2004
- The Courage of Theodore RooseveltTheodore RooseveltTheodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
, 2005 - On the Road to Independence, with Gary DeMarGary DeMarGary DeMar is an American writer, lecturer and the president of American Vision, an American Christian nonprofit organization. The think-tank has a vision of "an America that recognizes the sovereignty of God over all of life and where Christians are engaged in every facet of society".-Family life...
, 2006 - Cheerful Givers, 2008
- The American Patriot's Handbook: The Writings, History, and Spirit of a Free Nation, 2009
Editor
- HomosexualityHomosexualityHomosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
, the Military, and the Future: The Moral and Strategic Crisis, editor, 1993 - Gays in the Military: A Caveat Collection, editor, 1993
- Hero Tales: How Common Lives Reveal the Uncommon Genius of America, editor, 2000
- From Bannockburn to Flodden: Tales by Sir Walter Scott, editor, 2001
- From Gileskirk to Greyfriars: Tales by Sir Walter Scott, editor, 2001
- From Glencoe to Stirling Bridge: Tales by Sir Walter Scott, editor, 2001
- From Montrose to Culloden: Tales by Sir Walter Scott, editor, 2001
- Q and I: An Arthur Quiller-CouchArthur Quiller-CouchSir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a Cornish writer, who published under the pen name of Q. He is primarily remembered for the monumental Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250–1900 , and for his literary criticism...
Anthology, editor, 2003 - Parish Life: A Thomas ChalmersThomas ChalmersThomas Chalmers , Scottish mathematician, political economist, divine and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.-Overview:...
Anthology, editor, 2003 - Thomas JeffersonThomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom , the third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia...
, by John MorseJohn MorseJohn Paul Morse is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Champions Tour.-Amateur career:Morse was born in Marshall, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan and was an All-American member of the golf team and Big-10 Champion in 1980. He won the 1978 Michigan Amateur...
, editor, 2005 - George WashingtonGeorge WashingtonGeorge Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
, by Henry Cabot LodgeHenry Cabot LodgeHenry Cabot "Slim" Lodge was an American Republican Senator and historian from Massachusetts. He had the role of Senate Majority leader. He is best known for his positions on Meek policy, especially his battle with President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 over the Treaty of Versailles...
, editor, 2005 - The Expulsive Power of a New Affection: A Sermon by Thomas ChalmersThomas ChalmersThomas Chalmers , Scottish mathematician, political economist, divine and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.-Overview:...
, editor, 2007, 09 - A Sabbath Psalter: Scripture Readings by Thomas ChalmersThomas ChalmersThomas Chalmers , Scottish mathematician, political economist, divine and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.-Overview:...
, editor, 2010