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| Born | Douglas E. Batchelor March 9, 1957[1] U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Pacific Union College |
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| Literary movement | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| Spouse | Karen Batchelor[1] |
| Children | 5 |
Douglas E. Batchelor[2][3] (born March 9, 1957) is an American pastor, evangelist, author. He is the current president and speaker of Amazing Facts.[4][5][6]
Early life
[edit]Doug Batchelor was born to philanthropist and founder of Arrow Air George Batchelor;[7] and his journalist, songwriter, film critic, television critic wife Ruth[8][9] on March 9, 1957, in Los Angeles.[1] As an adolescence he was very rebellious against his parents who at that time were divorced, he ran away and dropped out of school multiple times. Batchelor had a substance abuse problem and was arrested by the police multiple times for his crimes.[1] As a man he lived in a cave outside of Palm Springs, California and started to read a Bible that was left by someone.[1]
Education
[edit]After he became a Seventh-day Adventist he went to school at Pacific Union College.[1]
Career
[edit]In 1994, Batchelor became the president and speaker of Amazing Facts after founder Joe Crews had died.[10][11][12] His sermons can be watched on the Amazing Facts website and YouTube, podcasts can be downloaded from the internet, listened to on the radio, watched on television, satellite television,[1][10] downloaded as a mobile app[13][14] and available on smart TV.[15] Batchelor is the former pastor of the Sacramento Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; and he then became founder of the Granite Bay Hilltop Seventh-day Adventist Church and its pastor.[16]
In June 2016, he and many other Christian leaders were invited by Ben Carson, to New York City to interview Donald Trump.[17][18]
Personal life
[edit]Batchelor is of Cherokee[7] and Jewish descent.[19] After becoming a Seventh-day Adventist he became a vegetarian and later a vegan.[20]
Works
[edit]- Batchelor, Doug (1992). Seven Steps to Salvation: Practical ideas for making Christ a permanent part of your life. Pacific Press Publishing Association. ISBN 0816310718.
- Batchelor, Doug; Lifshay, Karen (1994). How to Survive in a Dead Church: And other congregational hazards to your spiritual health. Pacific Press Publishing Association. ISBN 0816311978.
- Batchelor, Doug; Lifshay, Karen (1998). How to Survive and Thrive! in Church. Mountain Ministry. ISBN 0966810503.
- Batchelor, Doug (2000). At Jesus' Feet: The Gospel According to Mary Magdalene. Review and Herald Publishing Association. ISBN 0828015899.
- Batchelor, Doug (2001). Who do you think you are? Finding life through real faith. Amazing Facts. ISBN 0816324158.
- Batchelor, Doug (2001). To See The King: Seven Steps to Salvation. Mountain Ministry. ISBN 0966810511.
- Batchelor, Doug (2002). Who Will Sing the Song: Understanding the 144,000. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191444.
- Batchelor, Doug (2002). The Christian & Alcohol. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191460.
- Batchelor, Doug (2002). The Last Elijah Message: Essentials for Revival. Amazing Facts. ISBN 158019155X.
- Batchelor, Doug; Wohlberg, Steve (2002). Spiritual Israel. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191533.
- Batchelor, Doug (2002). The Book of Amazing Facts Volume 1. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191509.
- Gibbs, Gary; Batchelor, Doug (2003). Winsome Witnessing: Dynamic Ways To Share Your Faith!. Media Ministries. ISBN 0972821708.
- Batchelor, Doug (2004). Advindication: Affirming The Pillars Of Our Faith. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191592.
- Batchelor, Doug (2005). Broken Chains: Finding Peace for the Raging Soul. Mountain Ministry. ISBN 081632042X.
- Batchelor, Doug (2005). The Armor of God. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191541.
- Batchelor, Doug (2005). The Amazing Facts Book of Bible Answers Volume 1. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191762.
- Batchelor, Doug (2005). The Book of Amazing Facts Volume 2. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191894.
- Batchelor, Doug; Nelson, Dwight; Quonn, Shelley; Goldstein, Clifford; Melashenko, E.; Gibson, Ty; Moore, Marin; Peeler, Emil; Kirk-Lee, Wilma; Tucker, Mike; Maxwell, Randy; Finley, Mark (2006). The Ten Commandments Under Attack. Pacific Press Publishing Association. ISBN 0816321590.
- Batchelor, Doug (2006). Holy Spirit: The Need. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192114.
- Batchelor, Doug (2006). The Ultimate Resource. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195784.
- Batchelor, Doug (2006). The Truth About Mary Magdalene: The Woman at Jesus Feet. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192106.
- Batchelor, Doug (2007). Teach Us to Pray. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580194877.
- Batchelor, Doug (2008). Determining the Will of God. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192823.
- Batchelor, Doug (2008). Jewelry How Much is Too Much. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580190812.
- Batchelor, Doug (2008). The Name of God. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192815.
- Batchelor, Doug (2008). Anything But Secret. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191428.
- Batchelor, Doug (2009). God's Role for Women in Ministry. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192211.
- Batchelor, Doug (2009). Understanding Tongues. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192149.
- Batchelor, Doug (2011). 12 Steps to Revival. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191940.
- Batchelor, Doug (2011). Tips for Resisting Tempation. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191789.
- Batchelor, Doug (2011). The Trinity. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191614.
- Batchelor, Doug (2011). Who is Michael the Archangel. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580193293.
- Batchelor, Doug (2011). The Two Witnesses: Moses & Elijah. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191797.
- Batchelor, Doug (2011). The Bible on Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580193781.
- Batchelor, Doug (2012). Caveman Theology: Salvation Made Simple. Mountain Ministry. ISBN 098467070X.
- Batchelor, Doug (2012). The Savior & The Serpent. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580194842.
- Batchelor, Doug (2012). Prophecy for Kids. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195164.
- Batchelor, Doug (2012). Beyond Mercy: What is the Unpardonable Sin?. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195083.
- Batchelor, Doug (2012). Dare to Follow: Your Ultimate Purpose. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195105.
- Batchelor, Doug (2012). A World of Wonders Daily Devotional. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195091.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). How To Keep The Sabbath Holy. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196187.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). Compromise, Conformity, & Courage. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192165.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). The Sign of Jonah. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580191452.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). Who are the Sons of God?. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195695.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). Assurance: Justification Made Simple. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580192025.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). Shadows of Light: Seeing Jesus in All the Bible. Amazing Facts. ISBN 158019527X.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). The Mystery of Mary: Mother of Jesus. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195237.
- Prewitt, Eugene; Batchelor, Doug (2013). Women's Ordination: 31 Popular Arguments & Biblical Answers. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195903.
- Batchelor, Doug (2013). Wisdom for Life: A 31-Day Devotional in Proverbs. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195865.
- Batchelor, Doug (2014). Final Mystery: The Truth About Death Revealed. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196225.
- Batchelor, Doug (2014). 365 Amazing Answers to Big Bible Questions: A Daily Devotional. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196276.
- Batchelor, Doug; Hall, Dwight (2014). Strange Fire: Understanding the Hot Topic of Women's Ordination. Remnant Publications. ISBN 1629130362.
- Batchelor, Doug (2015). Heroes of Faith: Inspirational Stories of Salvation. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196349.
- Herndon, Booton; Batchelor, Doug (2016). Hero of Hacksaw Ridge. Remnant Publications. ISBN 1629131547.
- Batchelor, Doug (2017). Should Christians Keep the Jewish Feasts?. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580195954.
- Batchelor, Doug (2018). Exploring the Trinity One God...Or Three?. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196039.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). Heading for the Hills? A Beginners Guide to Country Living. Mountain Ministry. ISBN 0984670742.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). The All-New Book of Amazing Facts Volume 1. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196411.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). The All-New Book of Amazing Facts Volume 2. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196152.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). What is the Unpardonable Sin?. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196799.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). Deliverance from Debt. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196756.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). Prophecy Encounter. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196780.
- Batchelor, Doug (2019). The Rich Man and Lazarus. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196748.
- Batchelor, Doug (2020). The All-New Book of Amazing Facts Volume 3. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580196993.
- Batchelor, Doug (2020). Finding Peace in a World of Worry: Bible Solutions for Stress and Anxiety. Amazing Facts. ISBN 158019723X.
- Batchelor, Doug (2020). Should a Christian Vote?. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580197124.
- Batchelor, Doug (2020). Amazing Sanctuary. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505070.
- Batchelor, Doug; Ross, Jëan (2020). The Best of Bible Answers Live Volume 1. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1580197086.
- Batchelor, Doug; Ross, Jëan (2020). The Best of Bible Answers Live Volume 2. Amazing Facts. ISBN 158019687X.
- Batchelor, Doug (2021). The Power of Music in the christian life. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505046.
- Batchelor, Doug (2021). The Amazing Power of Forgiveness. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505291.
- Batchelor, Doug (2021). Choosing Life: A Christian Perspective on Suicide. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505259.
- Batchelor, Doug; Dolenski, Kristyn; Kellner, Mark; McBlane, Jacob; Rittenour, Curtis (2022). Revelation Verse by Verse. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505348.
- Batchelor, Doug (2022). Amazing Three Angels' Messages: Understanding Revelation 14. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505674.
- Batchelor, Doug (2023). Amazing Shadows: Types of Christ in Scripture. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505763.
- Batchelor, Doug (2023). The Most Amazing Bible Promises: A Daily Devotional. Amazing Facts. ISBN 1952505747.
- Batchelor, Doug (2023). The Amazing Bible Story Set. Amazing Facts and Safeliz. ISBN 8472089266.
Book
[edit]- Batchelor, Doug; Tooker, Marilyn (1991). The Richest Caveman: The Doug Batchelor Story. Amazing Facts. ISBN 0816308764.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Who Is Doug Batchelor? All About the President of Amazing Facts". Vintage Posts. April 21, 2025. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Charity begins at home: heiress fights to keep fortune of deathbed Batchelor". The Scotsman. October 6, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "The Death of Elder Joe Crews" (PDF). Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Thousands welcome SDA evangelist for end-time events at Mt Hagen". The National. March 30, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ↑ "PNG Opposition leader Don Polye receives SDA Church's World Evangelist Doug Batchelor". Papua New Guinea Today. March 28, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ↑ "'Yes to Jesus' campaign reaches 100+ sites nationwide, upcoming event features Ps Doug Batchelor of Amazing Facts". Vanuatu Daily Post. August 12, 2025. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- 1 2 "Aviation hall of famer, Shawnee benefactor dies". The Oklahoman. August 2, 2002. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Ruth Batchelor; Founded Critics Group". Los Angeles Times. July 28, 1992. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Ruth Batchelor Batchelor; Songwriter, 58". The New York Times. July 29, 1992. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- 1 2 "Monday Member Highlights: Amazing Facts International Ministry". National Religious Broadcasters. September 27, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Amazing Facts with Doug Batchelor". Daystar Television Network. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ Lester, Anthony (March 1, 2005). "A Generation of Amazing Facts: 40 Years of Miracles". Amazing Facts. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Amazing Facts TV". App Store. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Amazing Facts TV". Google Play. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Amazing Facts TV". Roku. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ Page, Shenalyn (August 27, 2023). "The Granite Bay Church Story". Adventist Review. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ↑ Wagoner, Gerry (June 21, 2016). "Christian Leaders Interview Donald Trump in New York". Fulcrum7. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Adventists Participate in Meeting of Religious Leaders and U.S. Presidential Candidate Donald Trump". Adventist Today. June 23, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
- ↑ Zaremsky, Jeff (December 7, 2021). "Doug Bachelor". Shalom Adventure.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Doug Batchelor Vegetarian". YouTube. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
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