Robert Lynn Anderson was born September 22, 1936 in Saskatchewan, Canada. After graduating from high school at Western Christian College (Weyburn, Saskatchewn) he attended Freed-Hardeman College (Henderson, Tennessee) and Harding College (Searcy, Arkansas) where he received the B.A. degree in 1959. He received the M.A. degree in 1965 from Harding Graduate School of Religion (Memphis, Tennessee). In 1990 Anderson was the first Doctor of Ministry graduate at Abilene Christian University.
Anderson’s ministry experience includes the establishment of a congregation in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, where he preached from 1960-1964. In 1964-1965 he preached in Lepanto, Arkansas, and then established a congregation in Kelowna, British Columbia, where he ministered for six years. From 1971-1989 he preached at Highland Church of Christ, Abilene, Texas. From 1990-1996 he preached at Preston Road Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas. Following these congregational ministries, he devoted full-time to leadership development and coaching through Hope Network Ministries. He conducted a radio ministry consisting of brief 60-second spots heard twice daily in Kelowna and three times per day in Abilene.
He was active in community life, serving in leadership and board positions in Kiwanis Club, Community Chest, United Appeals, Action for Education Association, and the Committee for Better Education Now. As an adjunct professor, he taught cross cultural communication, Bible, and ministry courses at Abilene Christian University.
This sketch is adapted from the biographical note on the dust jacket of Lynn Anderson, Steps to Life, 20th Century Sermons Series Volume 10. Abilene: Biblical Research Press, 1977.
Submissions from 2019
Finding aid for Robert Lynn Anderson Papers, (1965-2019), Abilene Christian University Special Collections and Archives
Submissions from 2000
Interview with Lynn Anderson Part 1, Robert Lynn Anderson
Interview with Lynn Anderson Part 2, Robert Lynn Anderson
Interview with Lynn Anderson Part 3, Robert Lynn Anderson
Interview with Lynn Anderson Part 4, Robert Lynn Anderson
Submissions from 1987
Sermon Able To Stand Your Ground, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Alive and Well, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Brides and Bridegrooms, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Called Higher, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Chosen for Greatness, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Filled With the Spirit, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon In From the Cold, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Light and Darkness, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Living Up To Your Calling, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Me and the Boss, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Minds Made New, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon One Another Ethics, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Pray for Light and Power, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Preparing for Maturity, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Reading of Ephesians, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Respect Between Parents and Children, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon To the Praise of His Glory, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon With an Undying Love, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Zip Code Sins, Robert Lynn Anderson
Submissions from 1977
Sermon How to Find Faith, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon The Fruit of the Spirit, Robert Lynn Anderson
Submissions from 1976
Sermon 'Spiritual' Freedom, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon What is 'Spirituality'?, Robert Lynn Anderson
Submissions from 1975
Sermon Portrait of a Servant, Robert Lynn Anderson
Submissions from 1971
Sermon A Wild Horse Named Absalom, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon A Wild Horse Named Desire, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Drum-Major Instincts, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Fruitful Frustrations, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Gambling Instincts, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon God of All Help: What is Your Crutch?, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon How does One become Spiritual, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Interruptions, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Make a Friend of Your Fears, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon Ride the Wild Horses, Robert Lynn Anderson
SermonThe Indwelling Spirit, Robert Lynn Anderson
Sermon The World is Not Enough, Robert Lynn Anderson
Wild Horses series sermon on anger, Robert Lynn Anderson