Dillon Burroughs
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Dillon Burroughs is an ECPA
-bestselling North American
writer of more than twenty-six books. He is best known for his collaborative works with faith-based leaders, authors, and athletes, though he has also earned a growing reputation within the social justice
movement (especially in fighting human trafficking
).
in Southern Indiana
. His early years included extended times among a land of vast forest beauty and frequent isolation. This uncommon setting sent him on his own unique spiritual journey which continues to shape his writings today.
Now, only three years from Burroughs’ first coauthored book (featuring an endorsement from Super Bowl
-winning coach Tony Dungy
), his writings include revising the bestselling Facts On series and Comparing Christianity series, through which more than 3.5 million people have been influenced regarding spiritual issues. In addition, his edited works have sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
His most recent collaborative work, Israel under Fire (September 2009), features a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tim LaHaye
and has spurred an exclusive documentary including interview footage with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
. Burroughs lives and works as a writer at a nonprofit in Tennessee
with his wife Deborah and three children.
Dillon Burroughs' coauthored book Generation Hex was featured in the feature film Paranormal from Cross Shadow Productions, January 2010.
Dillon Burroughs' coauthored book Taking a Stand for the Bible (with John Ankerberg) won an ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
) book cover award, November 2009.
Dillon Burroughs' coauthored book Generation Hex was nominated for an Outreach Magazine
book award, December 2008.
Dillon Burroughs' book What Can Be Found in LOST
? was #30 on the March 2008 ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
) Christian bestseller list.
Dillon made an appearance in the upcoming film The Imposter (in post production) starring Kevin Max
of DC Talk.
Dillon appeared on two episodes of The John Ankerberg Show television program, discussing his book on the show 'Lost'.
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
The is an international non-profit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide...
-bestselling North American
North American
North American generally refers to an entity, people, group, or attribute of North America, especially of the United States and Canada together.-Culture:*North American English, a collective term used to describe American English and Canadian English...
writer of more than twenty-six books. He is best known for his collaborative works with faith-based leaders, authors, and athletes, though he has also earned a growing reputation within the social justice
Social justice
Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. The term and modern concept of "social justice" was coined by...
movement (especially in fighting human trafficking
Human trafficking
Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or a modern-day form of slavery...
).
Biography
Burroughs was raised in a deeply spiritual community neighboring the Benedictine monks of St. Meinrad ArchabbeySt. Meinrad Archabbey
Saint Meinrad Archabbey in Spencer County, Indiana, USA, was founded by monks from Einsiedeln Abbey on March 21, 1854, and is home to approximately 98 monks. It is one of only two archabbeys in the United States and one of 11 in the world....
in Southern Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. His early years included extended times among a land of vast forest beauty and frequent isolation. This uncommon setting sent him on his own unique spiritual journey which continues to shape his writings today.
Now, only three years from Burroughs’ first coauthored book (featuring an endorsement from Super Bowl
Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League , the highest level of professional American football in the United States, culminating a season that begins in the late summer of the previous calendar year. The Super Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather...
-winning coach Tony Dungy
Tony Dungy
Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy [DUN-jee] is a former professional American football player and coach in the National Football League. Dungy was head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2008...
), his writings include revising the bestselling Facts On series and Comparing Christianity series, through which more than 3.5 million people have been influenced regarding spiritual issues. In addition, his edited works have sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
His most recent collaborative work, Israel under Fire (September 2009), features a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tim LaHaye
Tim LaHaye
Timothy F. LaHaye is an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker. He is best known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins. He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.-Early life:LaHaye was born in Detroit,...
and has spurred an exclusive documentary including interview footage with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is the current Prime Minister of Israel. He serves also as the Chairman of the Likud Party, as a Knesset member, as the Health Minister of Israel, as the Pensioner Affairs Minister of Israel and as the Economic Strategy Minister of Israel.Netanyahu is the first and, to...
. Burroughs lives and works as a writer at a nonprofit in Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
with his wife Deborah and three children.
Recent News
Dillon Burroughs served with Mission of Hope Haiti and other NGO organizations following the Haiti earthquake on January 12, 2010.Dillon Burroughs' coauthored book Generation Hex was featured in the feature film Paranormal from Cross Shadow Productions, January 2010.
Dillon Burroughs' coauthored book Taking a Stand for the Bible (with John Ankerberg) won an ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
The is an international non-profit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide...
) book cover award, November 2009.
Dillon Burroughs' coauthored book Generation Hex was nominated for an Outreach Magazine
Outreach Magazine
Outreach Magazine is an Evangelical Christian periodical based in Vista, California. It focuses on activities of growing churches and is non-denominational.It is a periodical from the organization Outreach, Inc...
book award, December 2008.
Dillon Burroughs' book What Can Be Found in LOST
Lost
-In cinema or television:*Lost , an ABC drama about people who become stranded on a mysterious island*Lost , a short-lived reality television program*Lost , an American thriller starring Dean Cain...
? was #30 on the March 2008 ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
The is an international non-profit trade association whose member companies are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide...
) Christian bestseller list.
Dillon made an appearance in the upcoming film The Imposter (in post production) starring Kevin Max
Kevin Max
Kevin Max Smith is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk...
of DC Talk.
Dillon appeared on two episodes of The John Ankerberg Show television program, discussing his book on the show 'Lost'.
Non-Fiction
- Undefending Christianity (March 2011) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Apologetics Study Bible-Student Edition (Associate Editor) (February 2010) (General Editor, Sean McDowell) (B&H)
- God in 60 Seconds (January 2010) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Israel Under Fire: Study Guide (October 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and Jimmy DeYoung) (ATRIAtriThis article is about the sage named Attri. See also the gotra named Atri. For the Italian city, see Atri, AbruzzoIn Hinduism, Attri or Atri is a legendary bard and scholar and was one of 9 Prajapatis, and a son of Brahma, said to be ancestor of some Brahmin, Prajapatis, kshatriya and Vaishya...
) - Israel Under Fire (September 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and Jimmy DeYoung) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Taking a Stand for the Bible (January 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Extreme Exploits (March 2009) (with Dr. Danny Lovett) (B&H)
- The Facts on the Masonic Lodge (March 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on the Mormon Church (March 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on Roman Catholicism (March 2009 2008) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on World Religions (April 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on the Bible (April 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Generation Hex: Understanding the Subtle Dangers of Wicca (August 2008) (with Marla Alupoaicei) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on Halloween (August 2008) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on Jehovah's Witnesses (August 2008) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - The Facts on Islam (August 2008) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and John WeldonJohn WeldonJohn Weldon may refer to:* John Weldon , British musician* John Weldon , Academy Award-winning National Film Board of Canada animator-See also:* Brinsley MacNamara , Irish writer, born John Weldon...
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - How Can We Know God Exists? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (AMGAMG- Automobiles :* AB Motorfabriken i Göteborg, a former Swedish automobile manufacturer* AM General, a manufacturer of speciality and military vehicles* AMG , a Swedish automobile manufactured between 1903 and 1905...
) - How Do We Know Jesus Is God? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (AMGAMG- Automobiles :* AB Motorfabriken i Göteborg, a former Swedish automobile manufacturer* AM General, a manufacturer of speciality and military vehicles* AMG , a Swedish automobile manufactured between 1903 and 1905...
) - How Reliable Is the Bible? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (AMGAMG- Automobiles :* AB Motorfabriken i Göteborg, a former Swedish automobile manufacturer* AM General, a manufacturer of speciality and military vehicles* AMG , a Swedish automobile manufactured between 1903 and 1905...
) - Why Does God Allow Suffering & Evil? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (AMGAMG- Automobiles :* AB Motorfabriken i Göteborg, a former Swedish automobile manufacturer* AM General, a manufacturer of speciality and military vehicles* AMG , a Swedish automobile manufactured between 1903 and 1905...
) - What’s the Big Deal about Other Religions? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - What Can Be Found in LOSTLost-In cinema or television:*Lost , an ABC drama about people who become stranded on a mysterious island*Lost , a short-lived reality television program*Lost , an American thriller starring Dean Cain...
? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Defending Your Faith (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (AMGAMG- Automobiles :* AB Motorfabriken i Göteborg, a former Swedish automobile manufacturer* AM General, a manufacturer of speciality and military vehicles* AMG , a Swedish automobile manufactured between 1903 and 1905...
) - What’s the Big Deal about Jesus? (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Comparing Christianity with World Religions (with Steve Cory) (MoodyMoodyMoody may refer to:Places:* Moody, Alabama, USA* Moody, Missouri, USA* Moody, Texas, USA* Moody County, South Dakota, USA* Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada* Moody's Corner, Nova Scotia, Canada* Moody, South Australia, Australia...
) - Comparing Christianity with the Cults (with Keith Brooks and Irvine Robrtson) (MoodyMoodyMoody may refer to:Places:* Moody, Alabama, USA* Moody, Missouri, USA* Moody, Texas, USA* Moody County, South Dakota, USA* Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada* Moody's Corner, Nova Scotia, Canada* Moody, South Australia, Australia...
) - Middle East Meltdown (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Get in the Game (with Tony Evans and Jonathan EvansJonathan EvansJonathan Peter Evans FRSA is a Welsh solicitor and Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament for Cardiff North since winning the seat at the 2010 general election....
) (MoodyMoodyMoody may refer to:Places:* Moody, Alabama, USA* Moody, Missouri, USA* Moody, Texas, USA* Moody County, South Dakota, USA* Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada* Moody's Corner, Nova Scotia, Canada* Moody, South Australia, Australia...
) - The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery-detective novel written by Dan Brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu as they investigate a murder in Paris's Louvre Museum and discover a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus having been married to...
Controversy (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and Michael Easley) (MoodyMoodyMoody may refer to:Places:* Moody, Alabama, USA* Moody, Missouri, USA* Moody, Texas, USA* Moody County, South Dakota, USA* Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada* Moody's Corner, Nova Scotia, Canada* Moody, South Australia, Australia...
)
Other Titles
- The Jesus Family Tomb Controversy (2007) (Nimble Books)
- Misquotes in Misquoting JesusMisquoting JesusMisquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why is a book by Bart D. Ehrman, a New Testament scholar at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The book introduces lay readers to the field of textual criticism of the Bible. Ehrman discusses a number of textual variants that...
(2006) (Nimble Books) - The Use of the Bible in The Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci CodeThe Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery-detective novel written by Dan Brown. It follows symbologist Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu as they investigate a murder in Paris's Louvre Museum and discover a battle between the Priory of Sion and Opus Dei over the possibility of Jesus having been married to...
(2006) (Amazon Shorts)
Works in Progress
- Not in My Town: Ending America's Modern Day Slave Trade (Summer 2011 with Charles Powell) (New Hope Publishers)
- Thirst No More (Fall 2011) (New Hope Publishers)
Films
- Not in My Town: Ending America's Modern Day Slave Trade (Summer 2011 with Charles Powell) (New Hope/Mercy Movement)
- Israel under Fire (September 2009) (with John AnkerbergJohn AnkerbergJohn Ankerberg is an American Christian evangelist and TV presenter. He is an ordained minister and published author, having written 91 books focusing on religious subjects....
and Jimmy DeYoung) (Harvest HouseHarvest HouseHarvest House Publishers is Christian publishing company founded in 1974 in Irvine, California, United States and is now located in Eugene, Oregon, United States...
) - Paranormal (2010) (script consultant/discussion guide editor) (Cross Shadow Productions)
- Pray 2.5 (2009) (discussion guide editor) (Cross Shadow Productions)
- Pray 2 (2008) (discussion guide editor) (Cross Shadow Productions)