When there is strong trust, a person tends to be more open and less defensive. He doesn’t have to spend time proving something. Facades can drop and be replaced with directness and honesty.

— Ted Engstrom (1916–2006), Evangelikaler Leiter, Autor und Verlagsmanager (u. a. Präsident von World Vision International und Youth for Christ)

Topics: Relationships & Family, Freedom & Truth, Peace & Rest

Occasions: For Reflection

Ted Engstrom

Ted Engstrom (1916–2006) war ein US-amerikanischer evangelikaler Leiter und Autor, der viele Jahre lang an der Spitze von Youth for Christ und World Vision International stand. Bekannt wurde er als Pionier christlicher Leiterschaft, der betriebswirtschaftliche Professionalität und finanzielle Integrität mit weltweitem humanitärem Engagement verband. Für Bibelleser steht er heute für einen Glauben, der organisatorische Verantwortung, ethische Führung und praktische Nächstenliebe miteinander verknüpft.

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