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minister who served as

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from the 104th through 108th Congresses (1995–2003).

Early years

Lloyd John Oglivie, was born in

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, 1930. Educated in the public schools of Kenosha, he graduated from

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(B.A.) and

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(Th.M.). He conducted postgraduate studies at the New College of the

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Ministry career

*Student Pastor, Gurnee Community Church,

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(1952–1956) *Pastor, Winnetka Presbyterian Church,

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(1956–1962) *Pastor, First Presbyterian Church,

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(1962–1972) *Pastor,

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(1972–1995) *Chaplain,

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(1995–2003) *President, Leadership Unlimited (2003–2019)

Media ministry

Lloyd Ogilvie's former nationally syndicated radio and television ministry was called "Let God Love You." This weekly television ministry ran for seventeen years and the daily radio ministry spanned ten years. "Let God Love You" was recorded at and broadcast from First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, in Los Angeles, California. This media ministry was guided by the strong national Board of Directors of the Lloyd Ogilvie Ministries, an independent, non-profit organization. In 1982, the Directors adopted "Ten Commitments" for the development of the ministry and its financial accountability. Dr. Ogilvie brought to this media ministry the same commitment to listening he expressed as pastor of his church. His messages on the "Let God Love You" programs were his part of an ongoing dialogue with his listeners and viewers. On every program he encouraged them to write him about what was on their minds and hearts. His voluminous correspondence with people and a special yearly inventory of their deepest concerns provided the focus of this personal sharing of grace. The central purpose was to help people turn life's struggles into stepping stones by linking their problems to the promises and power of God. Beginning sixteen years ago with one television station in Los Angeles, the "Let God Love You" program expanded throughout the nation on independent stations and cable networks. The media ministry was supported exclusively by viewer and listener contributions and all gifts were used only for costs of producing and airing the programs. Dr. Ogilvie received no salary from the media ministry.

Senate chaplaincy

On January 24, 1995, Dr. Ogilvie was elected the 61st Chaplain of the United States Senate. He began his responsibilities on March 11, 1995. In addition to opening the Senate each day in prayer, his duties as full-time Chaplain included counseling and spiritual care for the Senators, their families and their staffs, a combined constituency of six thousand people. Dr. Ogilvie's days were filled with meetings with Senators about spiritual and moral issues, assisting Senators' staffs with research on theological and biblical questions, speaking to five Senate Bible Study and Prayer groups, encouraging such groups at the weekly Senate Prayer Breakfast, and sharing in small discussion and reflection groups among the Senators. He defined the Chaplaincy as non-political, non-partisan and non-sectarian. In Dr. Ogilvie's words, "I saw my role as Chaplain to be an intercessor for the members of the Senate family, a trusted prayer partner, and a faithful counselor to them as they sought to know and do God's will in the monumental responsibilities entrusted to them."

Death

His death at the age of 88 was announced by Fuller Seminary with which he established the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching in 2006.

Awards and degrees

Partial List of Awards

*Distinguished Service Citation, Lake Forest College *Preacher of the Year, Religion in Media * Angel Award for Religion in Media *Silver Angel Award for Television Ministry (1982, 1986) *

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for "Making Stress Work For You" (1985) *William Booth Award,

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(1992) *One of 12 Individuals Named in Worldwide Survey, "Twelve Most Effective Preachers in the English-Speaking World,"

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(1996)

Honorary degrees

*Doctor of Divinity,

Whitworth University Whitworth University is a private, Christian university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Spokane, Washington. Founded in 1890, Whitworth enrolls nearly 3,000 students and offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate ...

(1973) *Doctor of Humane Letters,

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(1974) *Doctor of Humanities,

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(1975) *Doctor of Laws, Eastern University (1988) *Doctor of Humane Letters,

Seattle Pacific University Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private Christian university in Seattle, Washington. It was founded in 1891 in conjunction with the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It became the Seat ...

(1995) *Doctor of Divinity,

Westmont College Westmont College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Montecito, California. It was founded in 1937. History Ruth Kerr, owner and CEO of the Kerr Glass Manufacturing Company, established the school as the Bible Missionary Institute in ...

(1997) *Doctor of Divinity, Lake Forest College (1997) *Doctor of Laws,

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(1997) *Doctor of Humanities,

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(1998) *Doctor of Laws,

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(1998) *Doctor of Divinity,

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(1999) *Doctor of Sacred Theology,

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(2000) *Doctor of Laws,

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(2001) *Doctor of Divinity,

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(2001) *Doctor of Divinity, University of Edinburgh (2003) *Doctor of Divinity,

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(2004) *Doctor of Divinity, Asbury College (2008) *Doctor of Letters, King's College (2008)

Books

Chronological List: #A Life Full of Surprises – 1968 Abingdon Press #Let God Love You (Philippians) – 1974 Word Books #If I Should Wake Before I Die – 1974 Regal Books #Lord of the Ups and Downs – 1974 Regal Books #Life Without Limits (Mark) – 1975 Word Books #You've Got Charisma – 1975 Abingdon Press #Drumbeat of Love (Acts) – 1976 Word Books #The Cup of Wonder (Communion Messages) – 1976 Tyndale Books #You Are Loved and Forgiven (Colossians) – 1977 Regal Books #When God First Thought of You – 1978 Word Books #The Autobiography of God (On the Parables) – 1979 Regal Books #The Beauty of Caring – 1980 Harvest Books #The Beauty of Friendship – 1980 Harvest Books #The Beauty of Love – 1980 Harvest Books #The Beauty of Sharing – 1980 Harvest Books #The Bush is Still Burning (The "I Am" Sayings of Jesus) – 1980 Word Books #Congratulations-God Believes in You (Beatitudes) – 1980 Word Books #Magnificent Vision (formerly "Radiance of the Inner Splendor") – 1980 Vine Books #You Can Live As It Was Meant To Be (I & II Thes.) – 1980 Regal Books #Ask Him Anything (Answers to Life's Deepest Questions) – 1980 Word Books #God's Best for My Life (Daily Devotional) – 1981 Harvest Books #Discovering God's Will in Your Life – 1982 Harvest House #You Can Pray With Power – 1983 Regal Books #Longing To Be Free – 1984 Harvest Books #Lord of the Impossible (Prophets) – 1984 Abingdon Press #Falling Into Greatness (Psalms) – 1984 Thomas Nelson #Making Stress Work For You – 1984 Word Books #If God Cares, Why Do I Still Have Problems? – 1985 Word Books #Jesus The Healer (The Healing Ministry) – 1985 Revell Co. #Understanding the Hard Sayings of Jesus – 1988 Word Books #Living Without Fear (12 Steps) – 1987 Word Books #A Future and a Hope – 1988 Word Books #God's Transforming Love (Daily Devotional) – 1988 Regal Books #Your Will, God's Will – 1988 Harvest House #Enjoying God (Ephesians) – 1989 Word Books #Silent Strength (Daily Devotional) – 1990 Harvest House #Lord of the Loose Ends ("He is Able" claims of the Epistles) – 1991 Word Books #Conversation With God (Prayer) – 1992 Harvest House #Climbing the Rainbow (Claiming the Covenant Promise) – 1993 Word Books #Turn Your Struggles Into Stepping Stones (Daily Devotional) – 1993 Word Books #The Greatest Counselor in the World (Holy Spirit) – 1994 Servant Publ. #The Heart of God – 1994 Regal Books #Asking God Your Hardest Questions Harold Shaw (formerly Ask Him Anything) – 1996 #One Quiet Moment – 1997 Harvest House #Acts of the Holy Spirit – 1999 Shaw Publishers #Facing the Future Without Fear – 1999 Servant Publ. #Quiet Moments With God – 2000 Harvest House #Perfect Peace – 2001 Harvest House #Intimate Prayer (formerly Conversation with God) – 2002 Harvest House #When You Need A Miracle – 2004 Harvest House #Praying Through The Tough Times – 2005 Harvest House #The Red Ember In The White Ash – 2006 Harvest House General Editor of: Thirty-three volume Communicators Commentary Series of the Bible (Word Books) Author of Communicators Commentary volumes: *Books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah/Vol. 20 (Word Books) *Book of Acts/Vol. 5 (Word Books)

Personal life

He was married to Mary Jane Jenkins Ogilvie and widowed in 2003. Honoring Mary Jane Jenkins Ogilvie, wife of former Senate Chaplain, Reverend Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie.

, 1st session, S. Res. 110, April 8, 2003, retrieved 2008-06-09 He later remarried Doris Kaiser Sumner. Children: Heather, Scott, Andrew Ogilvie. Grandchildren: Erin, Airley, Bonnie and Scotter Ogilvie.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ogilvie, Lloyd John 1930 births 2019 deaths People from Kenosha, Wisconsin Writers from Wisconsin Chaplains of the United States Senate Garrett–Evangelical Theological Seminary alumni Lake Forest College alumni United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America ministers