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Jill Briscoe

1934 – 2022

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Lived 1934 – 2022 (aged 87–88). Jill Briscoe was a British author.

Jill Pauline Briscoe (née Ryder; born 29 June 1935) is a British–American author, editor, and speaker. She has written or co-written over 40 books and is the founder and executive Editor of Just Between Us magazine. She is a former member of the board of directors of World Relief and Christianity Today.

Early life Jill Pauline (née Ryder) Briscoe was born on 29 June 1935 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, She attended Homerton College, Cambridge, graduating with a diploma to teach in the public school system. Ryder married her husband and future writing and ministry partner, D. Stuart Briscoe, in 1958 in Liverpool.

Career and ministry Early career Briscoe taught for three years, then served for ten years as the director of Capernwray Hall, a nursery school and Christian youth centre.

Christian ministries Elmbrook Church Briscoe came to the United States in 1970, when her husband became the senior pastor of Elmbrook Church, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. There she served as a member of the laity Briscoe has written or co-written over 40 books, ranging in genre and subject matter from scriptural studies and devotionals to poetry and children's books. She serves as a member of the teaching staff of Telling the Truth Ministries, a worldwide media ministry founded by her husband. She is the founder and executive editor of Just Between Us, a Christian women's lifestyle magazine that serves women involved in church ministry. She is a former member of the boards of directors of World Relief and Christianity Today, having served in that capacity for over 20 years.

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2022
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Education
Homerton College, Homerton College, Cambridge
Also known as
Jill Pauline Briscoe

Family & relationships

Spouse
Stuart Briscoe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jill Briscoe?

Author, editor, and speaker

When was Jill Briscoe born?

Jill Briscoe was born on 11 November 1934 in Liverpool.

When did Jill Briscoe die?

Jill Briscoe died in 2022.

What was Jill Briscoe's occupation?

Jill Briscoe was an author.

What nationality was Jill Briscoe?

Jill Briscoe was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jill Briscoe

· Wikidata: Q6192757

· DBpedia: Jill Briscoe

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