Josh McDowell is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Evidence That Demands a Verdict.
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Best Known For:The book Evidence That Demands a Verdict
Breakthrough:Published Evidence That Demands a Verdict, establishing his reputation as a prominent Christian apologist in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Josh McDowell
- Full Name: Josh McDowell
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book Evidence That Demands a Verdict
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1939
- Age: 87 years old
- Place of Birth: Union City, Michigan
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dottie McDowell
- Specialization: Author / Writer and Religious Leader
- Net Worth: $164,000-$7,103,000 (Estimated range)
Josh McDowell Age
Josh McDowell is about 87 years old as of 2026. Josh McDowell was born in 1939.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Kellogg Community College, Wheaton College, and other institutions.
- Kellogg Community College
- Wheaton College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1964
- Talbot Theological Seminary
- Qualification: Master of Divinity
- Period: 1969
Career & Work
Josh McDowell's career includes business leadership roles with Josh McDowell Ministry and Cru.
Organization: Josh McDowell Ministry
Role: Founder
Period: 1991–Present
Details: Division of Cru focusing on apologetics and youth outreach
Organization: Cru
Role: Traveling Representative / Evangelist
Period: 1964
Rise to Fame
Josh McDowell rose to prominence for his role for the book Evidence That Demands a Verdict.
Notable Works
Notable works include Evidence That Demands a Verdict and More Than a Carpenter.
- Book: Evidence That Demands a Verdict (Author, 1972) — Influential Christian apologetics book
- Book: More Than a Carpenter (Author, 1977) — Best-selling evangelistic and apologetic book
Josh McDowell Family & Relationships
Josh McDowell is married to Dottie McDowell. He has 4 children, including Kelly McDowell and Sean McDowell.
- Children:
- Kelly McDowell
- Sean McDowell (1976)
- Katie McDowell
- Becky McDowell
Personal Information
- Full Name: Josh McDowell
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1939
- Age: 87
- Birthday: March 1
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Union City, Michigan
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Dottie McDowell
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$354,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$7,103,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Professional employment and other applicable income
Related Biographies
- Dottie McDowell (Spouse)
- Kelly McDowell (Child)
- Sean McDowell (Child)
- Katie McDowell (Child)
- Becky McDowell (Child)
