| Biography | Luis Palau, Jr. (born November 27, 1934) is an international Christian evangelist living in the Portland area in Oregon, United States. He was born in Argentina and moved to Portland in his mid-twenties to enroll in a graduate program in Biblical studies.
Palau had a long and close relationship with evangelist Billy Graham, and has been characterized by many as Graham's successor. He is known for his strong appeal to young people, and for his efforts to reach out to secular leaders to address issues like homelessness. He has broken with American fundamentalist Christian thinking at times, for instance suggesting that some people are "born with an inclination" towards homosexuality.
In 2007, he was estimated to have shared Christian teachings with 25 million people in 70 nations. Palau's ministry employs 70 people in Beaverton, Oregon and another 25 around the world |