Priscilla Shirer is an Christian evangelist, an author, motivational speaker and actress. Her father is Dallas mega-church pastor Tony Evans and her brother is Christian entertainer Anthony Evans.
A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies and considers it a privilege to serve believers from every denomination and culture by helping them to know the truths of Scripture intellectually and encouraging them to experience these truths practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Born December 31, 1974, in Dallas, Texas, U.S.A, the daughter of Tony Evans, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, Texas, Priscilla grew up well acquainted with the Bible. As a freshman at the University of Houston, she interned with a Christian radio station. Soon listeners were calling the station, inviting Priscilla to speak at their Bible study groups and other events. Soon she was invited to lead a weekly Bible study at the Zig Ziglar Corporation and then to join its speaker team. Priscilla has worked as an independent contractor for CBS and hosted a local television show, but recently she has focused solely on Christian ministry opportunities. She calls Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, her mentor in ministry.
Together the Shirers (Priscilla and her husband Jerry), established Going Beyond Ministries, a speakers’ bureau of Bible teachers, including Priscilla. The parents of three young boys, the Shirers share ministry and family responsibilities. While Priscilla continues to minister full-time, Jerry manages his schedule and other business aspects of Going Beyond Ministries.
Going Beyond Ministries hosts AWAKEN – an outreach event in their hometown designed to encourage and mobilize women locally. This free gathering brings together thousands of women from different denominations and backgrounds several times a year in an effort to stir revival.
Going Beyond Ministries also equips believers through books and Bible study resources.
Priscilla speaks around the world at churches and other events, including the LifeWay Christian Resources-sponsored Going Beyond conference and Deeper Still: The Event, where she shares the stage with Beth Moore and Kay Arthur. She has also authored several books.
Shirer graduated from Duncanville High School and Dallas Theological Seminary, earning a master’s degree from the latter in Biblical Studies.
In 1993, Shirer was a freshman at the University of Houston.
War Room Actress, Priscilla Shirer Seeks Prayers As She Undergoes Lung Surgery
In 2013, Shirer was a speaker at the 2013 Women of Faith conference. In 2015, Shirer made her film debut in the Kendrick Brothers film War Room. In October 2016, Shirer was recognized as one of four prominent women of faith during the 10th anniversary of God’s Leading Ladies Life Enrichment Program at The Potter’s House. Shirer also featured at the 47th GMA Dove Awards.
Personal Life
Priscilla was married in 1999 to Jerry Shirer, former Hilton Hotels executive, and the marriage is blessed with three boys, Jackson, Jerry Jr. and Jude.
Books
Priscilla has authored over a dozen video driven studies for women and teens on a myriad of Biblical characters and topics including Jonah, Gideon, the Exodus, discerning God’s voice, The Armor of God.
Her books include Discerning the Voice of God, God is Able, and two New York Times Bestsellers – The Resolution for Women and Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer, which was named the 2016 Christian Book of the Year. Her latest offering is a 365-day devotional called Awaken: 90 Days with the God Who Speaks. In 2016, Priscilla ventured into the world of children’s publishing with The Prince Warriors, a fiction 4-book series and accompanying 365-day devotional (Unseen) designed to equip tween boys and girls for victory in spiritual warfare.
Filmography
- War Room (2015), as Elizabeth Jordan
- I Can Only Imagine (2018), as Mrs. Fincher, Bart Millard’s teacher
- Overcomer (2019), as Principal Olivia Brooks, mentor to Hannah Scott
Priscilla, you are a blessing to me. May God continue to increase you. i pray especially for your healing, and for the healing of all your family. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Dearest Priscilla,
You are an OVERCOMER!
Prayers of
PROTECTION
PERSEVERANCE
PEACE.
Bushels of Blessings to you and yours.
We love you so much Priscilla, may God heal and protect.
Just wondering if Priscilla keeps the feasts of Adonai, if she refrains from the pages christmas, Easter and Halloween and if she keeps the biblical sabbath?