Luis Palau Was My Boss And Mentor - 'And Will Always Be A Hero To Me'

Saturday, March 13 2021 by Guest Journalist Stan Jeter

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Stan Jeter and Luis Palau
Stan Jeter
Stan Jeter and Luis Palau

When Evangelist Luis Palau entered hospice care just days ago, he called for his 12 grandchildren one by one, to make sure they would join him in heaven. That last act beautifully wrapped up his life's calling--bringing people to heaven. And now that he's there, Luis can personally thank Holocaust survivor, Corrie Ten Boom, for her poem that he often quoted to encourage evangelism:

"When I enter that beautiful city,

And the saints all around me appear,

I hope that someone will tell me:

it was you who invited me here."

My thirteen years as media producer for Luis Palau opened my eyes, strengthened my faith and shaped my future. Click here to watch an amazing video tribute produced by the Palau team.

"God has no Grandchildren"
[Photo Credit: Palau Association/Stan Jeter] "God has no Grandchildren"

(above) In 1977 during Palau's Cardiff, Wales Crusade, we filmed missionary David Morris for the documentary on the famous Welsh revival, "God has no Grandchildren". The film's message: Christianity is never inherited--it's a personal choice. 

It was in Palau's London Crusade in 1983 (pictures below) that I felt God calling me to produce news reports of the Church at work. That calling led me to pursue a Master's degree in TV Production, start two Christian news TV programs, and create the Global News Alliance. To watch GNA stories click here

Stan Jeter at Palau London Crusade (1983)
[Photo Credit: Stan Jeter] Stan Jeter at Palau London Crusade (1983)
Luis Palau London Crusade (1983)
[Photo Credit: Palau Association/Stan Jeter] Luis Palau London Crusade (1983)

I don't remember how many TV and radio programs, or films I helped produce during my years with Palau--it's all a blur! But I can easily list important lessons Luis taught me about personal faith and ministry:

From personal observation I know that evangelists lead high-mileage, high-intensity lives. But God gifted Luis with energy levels that left younger associates in the dust. In spite of cancer, he lived to 86 years of age and finished well, faithful to his Master and to his calling. He will always be a hero to me!  

- Stan Jeter

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing."  2 Timothy 4:7-8

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