As he celebrates 20 years of his ministry, Leading the Way, the forthright evangelist shares his passion for proclaiming the gospel.
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Michael Amerhom Youssef doesn’t pull his punches. Within minutes of our
meeting, the 73-year-old preacher was holding forth on “the woke movement”,
warning that Black Lives Matter was “Marxist” at heart, “based on a lie” and
wanted to destabilise Western democracies.
Dr Youssef has strong political views (as I was discovering). But he’s much
better known for his theological stances. Born in Egypt, he went on to become
the founding pastor of The Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia.
In the decades since, his fervent gospel preaching and unequivocal style has
won him large audiences all over the globe. While some ministers might avoid
preaching on controversial topics, Youssef positively embraces them. His website
describes him as “passionately proclaiming uncompromising truth”.
The evangelist’s sermons are broadcast across the world, including here in the
UK where they feature daily on Premier Christian Radio. Hundreds are
expected to gather in London next month to celebrate the 20th birthday of
the UK arm of his ministry, Leading the Way. In person he comes across
almost exactly as he does in the pulpit – passionate, unashamed, a story for
every answer – and, following a health kick in his 60s, with the drive and
energy of a much younger man.
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