As a former president and chief executive officer of World Vision (and now President Emeritus) and a active on a number of evangelical boards, Ted W. Engstrom is one of the most influential leaders in American religion and social service. He has been the recipient of six honorary doctorates (L.H.D., Taylor University; LL.D., John Brown University, Litt.D., Seattle Pacific University, Sterling College, Bellhaven College and Azusa Pacific University.) Before joining World Vision, Engstrom was for six years president of Youth for Christ International. He has been a sought-after management consultant and has conducted the nationwide "Managing Your Time" seminars with his former colleague (deceased) Ed Dayton for more than fourteen years. A prolific editor and author, Engstrom has and published more than fifty books and hundreds of magazine articles. Among his best selling books are The Pursuit of Excellence (Zondervan), The Fine Art of Friendship (Nelson), and Integrity (Word). As President Emeritus of World Vision, Dr.Engstrom continues with a limited load of speaking, writing, and leadership training.