Ron Luce is the President and Founder of Teen Mania Ministries. He passionately declares the truth of the Gospel without compromise, challenging teenagers to take a stand for Christ in their schools, communities, and throughout the world. Raised in a broken home, Ron ran away at the age of 15 and became involved in drug and alcohol abuse. He found Jesus at age 16, and the life-transforming impact of Christ inspired Ron to dedicate his life to reaching young people. After receiving both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in counseling and psychology, Ron and his wife, Katie, started Teen Mania in 1986. They had nothing more than a hatchback car and a dream to raise up an army of young people who would change the world. The ministry has expanded world-wide and reaches hundreds of thousands each year with the life-transforming message of the gospel. Ron is a sought-after expert on teen issues and the influence of pop culture. Ron speaks around the world and has authored or co-authored 36 books helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today’s youth, showing them how all of us can be part of the solution. Recognized as a national voice on teen issues, Ron leads Acquire The Fire conferences speaking face-to-face with 3 million teens over the past 28 years. Through Global Expeditions, he has commissioned 71,800 teen missionaries to take the gospel around the world. Ron has appeared on CNN, Nightline, Hannity, and The O’Reilly Factor and in the New York Times, and has also made numerous media appearances on programs such as Dr. James Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio broadcast and The 700 Club. Ron and Katie live in Garden Valley, Texas and have three adult children, Hannah, Charity, and Cameron.