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Dr. Alvin Low

Dr. Alvin Low graduated as the top student in the Business Department and the overall most outstanding graduate from his college in Singapore.  He abandoned a lucrative career in the business world to pursue theological training at Dallas Theological Seminary where he received his Master’s degree in Theology (Th.M.), and his Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) degree.  He received the second Ph.D. degree from Trinity Theological Seminary.

Dr. Low has a passion for studying, preaching and teaching the Word of God. He received the H.A. Ironside Award for the most outstanding preacher of the year from Dallas Seminary (the first Asian to receive the award in the history of the seminary).

Dr. Low has spoken in conferences and taught in seminaries in over 40 countries across the globe. He has authored more than 27 books that have been translated into various languages for training indigenous missionaries, effectively reaching out to hidden places of the world.

Dr. Low has served as ACTS President from 1992 till 2023. He is currently President Emeritus and Minister at Large for ACTS International. He has also served as a pastor in Singapore, Professor at Singapore Bible College, Vice President of International Students’ Inc., Chief Operating Officer of the AD2000 & Beyond Movement, Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Denver Seminary, Adjunct Professor of Missions at Dallas Seminary, and Preaching-Mentor with Dr. Haddon Robinson at Gordon-Conwell Seminary.

Dr. Low is married to Susan. Together they have visited more than a hundred countries. They are blessed with three children: Michelle, Maisie, and Nathan.


Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (2 Timothy 4:2)