Priscilla Shirer Biography
Priscilla Shirer is an American actress, motivational speaker, author, evangelist, and Christian media personality who is best known for appearing in the films “War Room” and “Overcomer”.
Shirer is the founder of Going Beyond Ministries. She has served at CBS as an independent contractor, and as a host of a local TV show. She has recently concentrated solely on Christian ministry opportunities. Shirer’s mentor in ministry is the daughter of evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, Anne Graham Lotz.
Shirer speaks worldwide at various churches, as well as other events such as Deeper Still: The Event and the LifeWay Christian Resources-sponsored Going Beyond conference. There she shares the stage with Kay Arthur and Beth Moore.
She served as the speaker at the Women of Faith conference in the year 2013. In the year 2015, she made her first movie “War Room” in the Kendrick Brothers film. Shirer was honored as among the 4 prominent women of faith in October 2016, during God’s Leading Ladies Life Enrichment Program’s 0th anniversary at The Potter’s House. She was also featured at the 47th GMA Dove Awards.
When coming to her education, Shirer is a proud alumnus of Duncanville High School, the University of Houston, and Dallas Theological Seminary. She graduated from the University of Houston with a master’s degree in Biblical Studies. In his 1st year at the University of Houston, she worked as an intern at a Christian radio station. She was invited to speak at various Bible study groups, as well as other events. Shirer led a weekly Bible study at the Zig Ziglar Corporation and joined its speaker crew.
Priscilla Shirer Age
Shirer is 47 years old as of 2022. She was born on December 31, 1974, in Dallas, Texas, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 31st of December every year.
Priscilla Shirer Height
Shirer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).
Priscilla Shirer Family
Shirer was born to Tony Evans (father) and Lois Evans (late mother). She was raised well acquainted with the Bible.
Priscilla Shirer Father
Shirer’s dad Tony Evans (full name – Anthony Tyrone Evans) is a prominent American Christian pastor, author, and speaker. He is also a widely syndicated TV and radio broadcaster in the US. He is the senior pastor of the more than-than 9,500-member Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, TX. He is 73 years old as of 2022 having been born on September 10, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland. Tony is a registered Republican in Texas. He publicly criticized Pres. Obama in the year 2012 for his support of same-sex marriage.
Priscilla Shirer Siblings
Shirer grew up alongside her 3 siblings; Jonathan (brother), Anthony Jr. (brother), and Chrystal Hurst (sister – oldest).
Chrystal is a Christian speaker, worship leader, and writer. She has co-penned the book “Kingdom Woman” with her dad. Chrystal has also penned books titled “She’s Still There and Show Up For Your Life.”
Anthony Jr. is a contemporary-Christian musical artist who has worked in collaboration with Kirk Franklin (Grammy Award-winning singer) and was a contestant on the 2nd season of The Voice.
Jonathan is a professional football player who has been in the National Football League. He has played fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins, and the Buffalo Bills. He is the chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys.
Priscilla Shirer Husband
Shirer is married to Jerry Shirer, a former Hilton Hotels executive. They tied the knot in the year 1999, at a wedding ceremony held in Dallas, Texas. Shirer and her husband have established a speaking bureau known as Going Beyond Ministries, featuring her. They share both family responsibilities and ministry. Jerry manages his schedule, as well as other business aspects of their speaking bureau, and Shirer is a full-time minister.
Priscilla Shirer Children
Shirer and her husband Jerry Shirer take great pride in being mom and dad to their 3 sons, Jackson Shirer, and the other ones whose names are currently under review. Jackson is a football player playing for Liberty Flames football (#45 / Defensive end) and stands at an approximate height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m).
Priscilla Shirer Net Worth
Shirer has an annual estimated net worth of $3 Million.
Priscilla Shirer Movies
Shirer has appeared in the following films;
- War Room (2015) – portraying Elizabeth Jordan
- Overcomer (2019) – portraying Principal Olivia Brooks, mentor to Hannah Scott
- I Can Only Imagine (2018) – portraying Mrs. Fincher, Bart Millard’s teacher
Priscilla Shirer Books / Author
Shirer is a New York Times Best-Selling Author. She has authored many books;
- The Armor of God (2015)
- Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer (2015)
- Elijah – Bible Study Book: Faith and Fire (2021)
- The Resolution for Women (2011)
- The Prince Warriors (2016)
- Divine Disruption: Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart (2021)
- Breathe: Making Room for Sabbath (2014)
- Awaken: 90 Days with the God Who Speaks (2017)
- One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land (2009)
- God Is Able (2013)
- Radiant: His Light, Your Life for Teen Girls and Young Women (2019)
- Life Interrupted: Navigating the Unexpected (2011)
- He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear From God (2005)
- Jonah – Leader Kit: Navigating a Life Interrupted (2010)
- Gideon: Your Weakness. God’s Strength (2013)
- The Armor of God – Bible Study Book with Video Access (2022)
- The Prince Warriors and the Unseen Invasion (2016)
- The Winter War (2018)
- A Jewel in His Crown: Rediscovering Your Value as a Woman of Excellence (1999)
- The Armor of God – Teen Bible Study Book (2018)
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Priscilla Shirer Sermons / YouTube
Below is one of Shirer’s sermons.