Original Sons of Barnabas
in attendance at the June 7 Lunch
Ted at the luncheon with his daughter, Jo Ann Bengel
Ted's Response to "Sons of Barnabas"
Six minutes with Ted - Audio is not high quality, but stick with it.
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Original Sons of Barnabas in attendance at the June 7 Lunch
Ted at the luncheon with his daughter, Jo Ann Bengel
Ted's Response to "Sons of Barnabas" Six minutes with Ted - Audio is not high quality, but stick with it.
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Jon Wallace President, Azusa Pacific University Hear Jon's Tribute to Ted |
Jon brought along the file he's kept for years. In it, he's jotted down notes from every meeting he's had with Ted over the years. He shared some salient quotes from Ted - "Excellence honors God." Ted's closest confidant through the years was Dorothy. Jon suggests that any leader who can not say that might want to reconsider his fitness for leadership. "I don't believe in giving up," says Ted. His model is Churchill. |
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Paul Cedar Chair/CEO, Mission America Coalition
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Paul reminisced over more than fifty years of friendship. From the early days, Paul's commitment to evangelism ran parallel with Ted's. When Paul became Senior Pastor at Lake Avenue CC, Ted soon emerged as a confidant and supporter. "Ted is every pastor's dream leader - positive, supportive, winsome and encouraging. A genuine Barnabas," said Paul. |
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Gordon Kirk Pastor, Professor, Author |
Gordon also knew Ted as a lay leader at Lake Avenue. During Gordon's years as Senior Pastor (Paul's predecessor), Ted remained a constant source of encouragement. They met regularly. Ted frequently took the microphone in sometimes contentious congregational meetings bringing perspective and hope that brought unity of purpose and forward momentum, Gordon said. |
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Dean Hirsch President, Chief Executive Officer
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Dean R. Hirsch is the president and chief executive officer of World Vision International, a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to promoting the well being of people around the world, especially children. Last year alone, World Vision, with a $2 billion budget, assisted 100 million people in 96 countries who were affected by disaster, conflict, or poverty. Dean is fresh off his assignment - he gave the commencement address this year at Pepperdine University. Ted spoke about Ted's incomparable contribution to the growth of World Vision from the early 1960s to the present. |
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Hayne Baucom Partner, DonorWare |
Hayne has served on the Christian Management Association Board of Directors, and received the 1994 Robert O. Fraley Award from the Evangelical Development Ministry for a lifetime of innovative development service to Christian development officers. Hayne has been a trusted and respected figure in the Christian non-profit fundraising community for over four decades. Hayne spoke of the enormous respect he's had for Ted through the years as he modeled integrity in life management - both corporate and personal. |
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Bill Klewier Director International Resources,
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Doug reminisced about many years' service with World Vision that all began with an "interview" with Dr. Ted. He thanked Ted for his fierce commitment to basic principles that kept this growing and expansive organization centered on a God-sized, God-focused vision which included a warm personal walk with Jesus. |
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Doug Millham Founder and CEO, Discover the World, Inc.
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Discover the World, Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to serving the church through short-term mission by enabling people to respond personally to the physical and spiritual needs of the world near and far. Discover the World, Inc. was founded by Drs. Douglas and Jacquelyn Millham. Doug and Jackie have served in team ministry since 1975, and have been directly involved in cross-cultural mission leadership since 1981. Doug Millham is an ordained Presbyterian minister, and holds a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary's School of World Mission. He gave Ted a humorous and poignant reading of a paper he wrote just for the Sons of Barnabas gathering - Top 10 Rules I’ve Learned From Ted Engstrom About Playing The Game of Life. |
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Greg and Joyce Millikan President and CEO
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Greg Millikan is President of Working Faith. Prior to co-founding Working Faith in 2000, Greg was an attorney in private practice with Carlsmith, Wichman & Case in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Millikan and Thomas in Pasadena, California, in the fields of business, real estate and tax planning. He served for many years on a number of Boards, including the Joint Bioethics Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Los Angeles County Medical Association. Greg was Chair of the Pasadena Chapter of the Christian Legal Society from 1993-1998. Joyce co-founded Working Faith in 2000. From 1994–2003 Joyce studied at Fuller Seminary, completing both the MA and the Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies. Her research focused on personal faith, how faithful action in accordance with the Biblical purposes of God’s mission sustains and unifies work groups, both within and beyond an organization. Joyce received the Alan R. Tippett Award from the Seminary for excellence in the integration of her research across the disciplines of psychology, theology and missiology. Both Greg and Joyce have been mentored as a couple in the founding and development of this new ministry. |
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John Reynolds Senior VP, Administration
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As part of the APU Executive Team, John met with Ted regularly, one on one, in a mentoring program instituted by President Jon Wallace. Jon thanked Ted for his managerial insights - but even more, for the interest he showed in his family and personal walk with God. |
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Steve Russo Steve Russo Evangelistic Team*
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Steve Russo is a best-selling author, internationally known evangelist, and the founder and president of the Steve Russo Evangelistic Team. He is the host of the syndicated radio program Real Answers that is heard on more than 600 stations daily. Steve is the featured speaker on the nationally syndicated music video TV show 24/SEVEN. For five years he was the co-host of “Life on the Edge Live!” - Focus on the Family’s teen talk radio show. Steve was a featured speaker with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and has been a speaker at “Starting Line” events for Prison Fellowship and Promise Keepers men’s conferences. Steve thanked Ted for believing first in evangelism - even, he said, when the world discounts the role. Second, he thanked Ted for believing in him - and encouraging him to persevere. |
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Mike Vessey Financial Advisor* |
Mike's family ties with Ted go back to his childhood, when the Engstrom family moved into the neighborhood. Ted had just left his position as President of Youth for Christ to join Bob Pierce and World Vision in the early 1960s. As a result of the open door, and Ted's clear witness, Mike's parents made a life-changing commitment to Jesus Christ. Mike followed. And ever since, Ted has been a mentor and friend. |
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Ken Kemp Pastor Adult Ministries
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Dr. Ted and I began our monthly meetings fifteen years ago. Dr. Paul Cedar invited Wally Norling and me to meet with the Board of Lake Avenue Congregational Church. That’s when Ted told me about his new book, The Fine Art of Mentoring. At the time, I was an eager businessman who had once been a pastor. I approached Dr. Engstrom, wondering if I might get some of his valuable mentoring time. Initially, I guess, I just hoped something of Ted’s “success” might rub off on me. He graciously agreed to take that time, one on one. What happened over the next few years could easily fill a book. What I learned from those long conversations wasn’t quite what I had anticipated. As Ted got hold of my business mind, God got hold of my heart. Today, I have happily returned to pastoral ministry. We continue to meet regularly. I sold my business. My wife Carolyn and I miss Dorothy (who also became a wonderful friend) dearly. |
* Sadly, several of the tributes were missed on tape.
Sons of Barnabas unable to attend
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James Dobson Click to hear the Focus Broadcast in memory of Ted's life and ministry.
Ted W. Engstrom on Living with Passion
Hear Dr. Dobson's last live interview with Ted. |
The Letter from Dr.
Dobson for the Sons of Barnabas gathering -
June 5, 2006 Dear Friends: It is a privilege for me to have this opportunity to pay tribute to my dear brother, Dr. Ted Engstrom. To call him one of the wisest, most godly men I know sounds like hyperbole, but it is no exaggeration - it is an accurate assessment of his character. Dr. Ted's impact on the ministry of Focus on the Family - and on me personally - has been profound. Many years ago, when Focus was just getting off the ground, and at a time when I had very little experience in overseeing a non-profit organization, he came alongside me as a mentor and advisor. Much later, as Focus grappled with the challenges and uncertainties of expanding its outreach beyond the borders of the United States, Dr. Ted gave us a much-needed challenge to "take the plunge." We followed his advice, learning a great deal along the way from his own expertise in the arena of international ministry, and as a result, God has used Focus to impact the lives of 220 million people per day in countries as far-flung as South Africa, the Ukraine, Costa Rica and Egypt. And Dr. Ted's influence on Focus on the Family continues still. He may be 90 years old, but his energy and enthusiasm for the Lord's work are infectious. I truly believe that his role as the voice of godly wisdom and real-life experience on our Board of Directors over the years has been one of the key factors in making the ministry of Focus on the Family what it is today. I'm thankful to Dr. Ted for his friendship, and for his consistent example in living out what Jesus called the greatest commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength," and "love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:29-31). We congratulate Dr. Engstrom on this occasion, and thank the Lord for his life, well-lived! Sincerely, James C. Dobson, Ph.D. Founder and Chairman
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Jim Canning Professor of Finance and Management |
Dr. Canning's primary teaching areas are business finance, global business and management. He is a CPA by training and was a partner in Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young), one of the largest CPA firms in the world. Prior to joining the faculty of the Biola Crowell School of Business, he was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of World Vision International, a global relief and development agency. He is the co-founder of the Christian Management Association and for several years served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California. |
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Ron Jenson Co-Founder Future Achievement International
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Dr. Ron Jenson
is one of the most sought after speakers in the world today on the
subjects of authentic success and authentic leadership. He is the
Co-founder of Future Achievement International and is recognized
worldwide as “America’s Life Coach.”
Here's Ron's message to Ted - June 7, 2006 Ted, I’m so sorry for the travels and outside commitments that keep me away from your special Sons of Barnabas celebration. But, I do want simply tell you what I have felt so many times over the years. You have been one of the greatest encouragers in my life. You have believed in me when I just a young pup learning the ropes. You have always spoken well of me to face and to so many others. You’ve truly been a champion. You have given me wise counsel and guidance consistently for over 25 years. You have always cared about my family. You have loved me and shown that love through your words, affection, encouragement and counsel. You have been my FRIEND! I am honored to know you and call you my friend. My life has been profoundly enriched because of you. And, your life consistently inspires me! You devoted friend, Ron Jenson
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Ray Ortlund
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Born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Swedish Americans, Ray has pastored churches in Pennsylvania, New York, and California (for twenty years minister of the Lake Avenue Congregational Church in Pasadena). His ministerial standing is with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, and he is a past President of that denomination. In 1969 Talbot Theological Seminary gave him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree. For seventeen years he was the speaker of the "Haven of Rest" radio broadcast. Besides briefly pastoring churches in London, England, and Kabul, Afghanistan, Dr. Ortlund regularly ministers with his wife Anne across the United States and on every continent in the world. Ray and Ted have been close friends since the early days at Lake Ave. |
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Gerry Wilson Pastor, friend
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