V. Gilbert Beers, the author of Christian books and former editor of Christianity Today editor, died at 95.
V. Gilbert Beers was a prolific author of Christian books and reference materials and was the editor of Christianity Today magazine in the 1980s.
In 1963, Beers earned a Ph.D. in speech from Northwestern University, writing his doctoral dissertation on the preaching theory and practice of influential British Protestant preacher John Henry Jowett. Beers also wrote several books that attempted to explain the Bible to children, including “The Toddler’s Bible.”
Former Christianity Today publisher Harold Myra recalled Beers’ “positive spirit” as the magazine’s editor. “He had the ability to separate the important things from the things that presumed they were important,” said Jay Barnes, who served on the board of Christian Camps Inc. with Beers. “He was not distracted by shiny objects he could spot things that really mattered. And he brought clarity in the midst of complexity.”In addition to serving on the board of Christian Camps, Beers was a Wheaton College trustee from 1975 until 1992.
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