Charles W. Colson
Born in 1931
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Charles W. Colson was a former Nixon aide who became a Christian during the Watergate scandal.
After serving time in prison, he founded Prison Fellowship Ministries in 1976, which became the world's largest outreach to prisoners.
Colson authored over 30 books, including bestsellers like "Born Again" and "How Now Shall We Live." He launched BreakPoint, a radio commentary providing Christian perspectives on current events.
Colson focused on developing Christian leaders and founded The Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview.
He received numerous awards, including the Templeton Prize and Presidential Citizens Medal, for his work in prison reform and Christian ministry.
