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ABOUT WHITNEY T. KUNIHOLM

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Whitney T. Kuniholm is an author, speaker and founder of Essential Bible Ministries. He is President Emeritus of Scripture Union USA, a ministry he led as President for 19 years. He has also held leadership positions at American Bible Society, Prison Fellowship Ministries, and served as Chairman of the Forum of Bible Agencies.

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Whitney has written 15 books and study guides, which have been published by InterVarsity Press, Penguin Random House, Hodder & Stoughton, Scripture Union and Essential Bible Resources.  (For more information see the STORE on this website.). He is a regular contributor to the Encounter with God Bible Reading Guide.

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Whitney is the creator of the E100 Challenge, a church-wide Bible reading program based on his book, The Essential 100.  To date, his Essential Series has reached more than 20 million people and has been translated into 25 languages.  Here are some endorsements:

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  • Christianity Today: “E100 provides an excellent overview of God’s big picture.”  

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  • Charles W. Colson: “I am encouraged by E100. Many will be helped by the choice of texts." 

 

Whitney and his wife, Carol, have three grown children, three grandchildren, and live near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  

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