Dr. Orr spent his formative years in Ethiopia and Germany. He served with Cru for thirty-four years, seventeen of which were overseas. Dr. Orr taught at the Nairobi International School of Theology in Kenya, and while serving as executive director he helped build Africa Leadership and Management Academy, a graduate school in Zimbabwe. While stateside, his ministry focused on Yale University and United Nations diplomats in New York City. Dr. Orr is married to Enid, and they have 10 children and 9 grandchildren.