Jay Strack

Jay Strack (born July 24, 1953) is an American author and leadership speaker. He is the founder of Student Leadership University, based in Orlando, Florida and founder of The Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry at Charleston Southern University. His teenage years included an addiction to drugs and alcohol. Strack entered Christian ministry in his late teen years. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Charleston Southern University in 1975 and then attended Luther Rice Seminary where he obtained a Master of Arts in theology in 1984 and a Doctor of Ministry in 1985. Strack was awarded honorary doctorates from Louisiana College, Southwest Baptist College, Charleston Southern University, and Trinity Baptist College.
Ministry
Strack served as senior pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Fort Myers before founding Jay Strack Evangelistic Ministries in 1975. Since 1975 Strack has spoken to thousands of leaders, students, and organizations such as NASA, Walt-Disney Corporation, Universal Studios, and the United States Air-Force Academy. Strack has written 25 books and resources. In 2014 he co-authored The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar with the founder of the Orlando Magic basketball team Pat Williams]].
Strack is a member of the Southern Baptist Convention and has held various leadership roles within the denomination. He was elected president of the Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists in 1990 and later served as vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1999, Strack led an effort to lead one of the largest youth events in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention. On Dec 31, 1999, over 41,000 students gathered for a global simulcast event called YouthLink.
In 2000, Strack co-founded Student Leadership University to serve youth pastors and train students in leadership principles. Student Leadership University hosts Youth Pastors Summit (YPS) for Youth Pastors across the nation. These free events are held in Orlando, Dallas, Nashville, and Southern California. Student Leadership University also host summer events in Orlando, Washington D.C., England, and Israel.
Strack has worked with several presidential administrations, campaigns, and initiatives. In 2016 Strack served on President Donald Trump's Faith Advisory Council. This advisory group included Jack Graham, Bishop Harry Jackson, Jentezen Franklin, and others. In 2017 Strack took part in Trump's inauguration ceremonies at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square in Washington D.C. Strack also has been interviewed by various news publications, including Washington Post, America Voice News, and others. He also has written 30 published books and served as the editor for the Impact Student Leadership Bible originally published by Thomas Nelson Publishers in 2011.
In 2020, the President of Charleston Southern University, Dondi E. Costin, announced the launch and creation of The Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry. The Strack Center for Global Leadership and Ministry at Charleston Southern University offers academic credit for students seeking faith-based learning opportunities. The Strack Center focuses on three areas: biblical worldview and apologetics, youth culture and ministry, and global leadership strategies.
Bibliography
* Jay Strack (1979) Drugs and Drinking: The All American Cop-out- Sceptre Book
* Jay Strack (1985) Drugs and drinking what every teen and parent should know- Thomas Nelson
* Jay Strack (1988) Editor- The Transformer: The Bible For Young Adults -Nelsonword Publishing Group-
* Jay Strack (1989) Aim High: A Challenge for Life-Thomas Nelson Inc.
*Jay Strack (1989) New Testament Way to Revival- Baptist Sunday School Board- ISBN 0805462589
* Jay Strack (1990) Do the Work of an Evangelist- Baptist Sunday School Board-
* Jay Strack (1993) Everything Worth Knowing I Learned Growing Up in Florida- Word Pub Group
*Jay Strack (1994) Above and Beyond- Thomas Nelson- ISBN 0849911648
* Jay Strack (1997) Until You Say I Do- LifeWay Press-
* Jay Strack (2014) The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar- Faith Communications

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