Dr. Michael Youssef was born in Egypt and lived in Lebanon and Australia before coming to the United States and fulfilling a childhood dream of becoming an American citizen. He holds degrees from Moore College in Sydney, Australia, and Fuller Theological Seminary in California, with a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from Emory University. He founded The Church of The Apostles, which was the launching pad for Leading The Way’s international ministry.

Dr. Youssef has authored more than 50 books, including popular titles “Hope for This Present Crisis” and “Saving Christianity?” His latest book, “Is the End Near?,” will be released on Oct. 4, 2022.