Richard Christian Halverson (1916–95) was an American Presbyterian minister, author, and chaplain of the United States Senate. Committed to faith and public service, he influenced religious and political circles, offering spiritual guidance to Washington, D.C. leaders. His impact extended to Christian education and global humanitarian efforts.
Born in Pingree, North Dakota, he attended Valley City State Teacher College, earning a Bachelor of Science from Wheaton College (1939) and a Bachelor of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. Mentored by Christian educator Henrietta Mears, he served as senior pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland (1958–81.) In 1981, he became the 60th Senate Chaplain, holding the position until 1995. He was active in the National Prayer Breakfast and chaired World Vision’s board (1966–83.)
Halverson’s books include Christian Maturity (1956,) The Quiet Men (1963,) Relevance: The Role of Christianity in the Twentieth Century (1968,) and A Day at a Time (1974,) focusing on faith, leadership, and personal growth.
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Christianity is either relevant all the time or useless anytime. It is not just a phase of life; it is life itself.
—Richard C. Halverson
Topics: Christianity, Christians
Men who fear God face life fearlessly. Men who do not fear God end up fearing everything.
—Richard C. Halverson
Topics: Fear, Anxiety
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