Robert A. Cook
Encyclopedia
Dr. Robert Andrew Cook was the president of The King's College (New York) in Briarcliff Manor, a Christian
author, radio broadcaster, and pastor.
He went to Moody Bible Institute
when he was 16 years old. After graduating, he went to Wheaton College (Illinois)
and earned a B.A. He then went to Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist Minister in 1931, serving 18 years as a full-time pastor.
Cook's most famous book, Now That I Believe, was originally published in 1949. It went on to become translated in 27 languages and sold over one million copies.
In 1962, he became the second president of The King's College (New York) when it was in Briarcliff Manor. He served in this position until 1985, and then became Chancellor of the college until his death.
From 1962 to 1964, Cook served as president of the National Association of Evangelicals
. Later, from 1985 to 1988, he was the president of the National Religious Broadcasters
.
His daily radio broadcast, The King's Hour, was conducted for 29 years. Now known as Walk with the King, it is currently aired on Family Radio
and other stations.
, to Charles and Daisy Cook. His mother died when he was about 16 months old. His dad raised him and his sister, Mildred.
In 1935, Cook married Coreen Nilsen, and they had three daughters.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
author, radio broadcaster, and pastor.
He went to Moody Bible Institute
Moody Bible Institute
Moody Bible Institute is a Christian institution of higher education and related ministries that was founded by evangelist and businessman Dwight Lyman Moody in 1886. Since its founding, MBI's main campus has been located in the Near North Side of Chicago. MBI's primary ministries are education,...
when he was 16 years old. After graduating, he went to Wheaton College (Illinois)
Wheaton College (Illinois)
Wheaton College is a private, evangelical Protestant liberal arts college in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago in the United States...
and earned a B.A. He then went to Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist Minister in 1931, serving 18 years as a full-time pastor.
Cook's most famous book, Now That I Believe, was originally published in 1949. It went on to become translated in 27 languages and sold over one million copies.
In 1962, he became the second president of The King's College (New York) when it was in Briarcliff Manor. He served in this position until 1985, and then became Chancellor of the college until his death.
From 1962 to 1964, Cook served as president of the National Association of Evangelicals
National Association of Evangelicals
The National Association of Evangelicals is a fellowship of member denominations, churches, organizations, and individuals. Its goal is to honor God by connecting and representing evangelicals in the United States. Today it works in four main areas: Church & Faith Partners, Government Relations,...
. Later, from 1985 to 1988, he was the president of the National Religious Broadcasters
National Religious Broadcasters
National Religious Broadcasters is an American organization that represents Christian religious broadcasters on American television and radio, including several high-profile televangelists and Christian radio show hosts. It claims a membership of more than 1700 organizations...
.
His daily radio broadcast, The King's Hour, was conducted for 29 years. Now known as Walk with the King, it is currently aired on Family Radio
Family Radio
Family Radio, also known by its licensee name Family Stations Inc., is a Christian radio network based in Oakland, California, USA, founded by Lloyd Lindquist, Richard H. Palmquist and Harold Camping...
and other stations.
Personal life
He was born in Santa Clara, CaliforniaSanta Clara, California
Santa Clara , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city is the site of the eighth of 21 California missions, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, and was named after the mission. The Mission and Mission Gardens are located on the...
, to Charles and Daisy Cook. His mother died when he was about 16 months old. His dad raised him and his sister, Mildred.
In 1935, Cook married Coreen Nilsen, and they had three daughters.