“Because I am not yet living up to what Jesus expects me to be in those red letters in the Bible, I always define myself as somebody who is saved by God's grace and is on his way to becoming a Christian. (...) Being saved is trusting in what Christ did for us, but being Christian is dependent on the way we respond to what he did for us.”

American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, and public speaker

Tony Campolo was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, and public speaker. Born Anthony Campolo Jr., he became known as a prominent voice on the evangelical left and served as a spiritual adviser to U.S. President Bill Clinton. He was also a frequent commentator on religious, political, and social questions, and appeared on programs including The Colbert Report, The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Live, Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect, and The Hour.