Robert Andrew Cook (June 7, 1912 – March 11, 1991) was an American pastor, radio broadcaster, and college president. He was president of The King's College (New York) in Briarcliff Manor. He was also Christian author, radio broadcaster, and pastor.Alfonso A. Narvaez, Rev. Robert A. Cook, Author, Dies at 78; Led King's College New York Times, March 16, 1991. Accessed 2-20-2010
Early life and education He was born in Santa Clara, California, to Charles and Daisy Cook. His mother died when he was about 16 months old. His dad raised him and his sister, Mildred.Walk with the King, Dr. Cook's biography Accessed 2-19-2011
He went to Moody Bible Institute when he was 16 years old.Walk with the King, Dr. Cook's biography Accessed 2-19-2011 After graduating, he went to Wheaton College in Illinois and earned a B.A. He then went to Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1931, serving 18 years as a full-time pastor.Emphemera of Robert A. Cook Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College. Accessed 2-24-2010
Career In 1962, he became the second president of The King's College when it was in Briarcliff Manor. He served in this position until 1985, and then became Chancellor of the college until his death.Walk with the King, Dr. Cook's biography Accessed 2-19-2011
Cook's most famous book, Now That I Believe, was originally published in 1949. It went on to become translated in 27 languages and sold over one million copies.Alfonso A. Narvaez, Rev. Robert A. Cook, Author, Dies at 78; Led King's College New York Times, March 16, 1991. Accessed 2-20-2010
From 1962 to 1964, Cook served as president of the National Association of Evangelicals. Later, from 1985 to 1988, he was the president of the National Religious Broadcasters.Emphemera of Robert A. Cook Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College. Accessed 2-20-2010
His daily radio program, The King's Hour, was broadcast for 29 years. Now known as Walk with the King, it is currently aired on Family Radio and other stations.Walk with the King Accessed 2-19-2011 His most recognizable and famous lines from his radio broadcasts is where Dr. Cook opens with "Hello my radio friend...how in the world are you?" and his closing of "Until I meet you once again by way of radio, walk with the King today, and be a blessing!" His radio program series is heard daily on Family Radio.
Personal life In 1935, Cook married Coreen Nilsen, and they had three daughters.Emphemera of Robert A. Cook Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College. Accessed 2-25-2010
References
External links Walk with the King