Biography of Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke

Known mostly for his gospel trips across Africa, Reinhard Bonnke was a German-American Pentecostal evangelist who lived from 19 April 1940 until 7 December 2019. Bonnke had been serving in Africa since 1967 as a missionary and evangelist. 1.6 million people are thought to have attended a single service in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2000. “Bonnke preached Christ to over 79 million non-believers,” according to the Christ For All Nations (CFAN) organization, which is well-known for its work throughout Africa. Early Life The fifth son of Hermann Bonnke, an army logistics…

Biography of Bill Johnson

Born on July 18, 1951, Bill Bryant Johnson is the senior leader of the charismatic megachurch Bethel Church in Redding, California. When he joined in 1996, the congregation had 2,000 members; by 2019, that number had risen to almost 11,000 members. Johnson has publicly expressed conservative views on a wide range of issues, including open immigration, abortion, and same-s** marriage. He has been featured in a variety of media, writes books, and travels as a lecturer. Ministry Since 1996, Johnson, a fifth-generation pastor, has served as Bethel Church’s senior leader.…

Biography of Derek Prince

Bible teacher Peter Derek Vaughan Prince (14 August 1915 – 24 September 2003) is the host of Derek Prince Legacy Radio, a daily radio show that is aired in multiple languages worldwide. Early Life Derek Prince, a Greek and Latin scholar who attended Cambridge University and Eton College, was born in India to British parents. He identified himself as an agnostic at college, but during World War II, while fighting in the British army, he started reading the Bible and converted to Christianity. Ministry & Family Life Before adopting a…

Biography of Morris Cerullo

Morris Cerullo was an American Pentecostal evangelist who lived from October 2, 1931, until July 10, 2020. He spent a lot of time around the world for his ministry. He published over 80 books and hosted the daily television show Victory Today. In 1990, Cerrullo acquired The Inspiration Network cable television network along with other assets of Jim Bakker’s PTL ministry. Some of his fundraising activities and statements he made on television shows, especially in the UK, about his healing ministry drew criticism. Early Life Cerullo was born to a…

Biography of Apostle Emmanuel Iren

Nigerian preacher, gospel singer, and songwriter Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren, better known by his stage name Emmanuel Iren, was born on December 18, 1989. Celebration Church International (CCI), which has its main office in Lagos, Nigeria, was founded by him. He is the president of Outburst Music Group, a gospel group composed of the church choir, and he has written fourteen songs for them on their albums Octane (issued in 2020) and Kerygma (released in 2017). His song “Light Up The Way” featured gospel singer Eben, and it was also written…

Biography of Apostle Arome Osayi

Early Life Apostle Arome Osayi, a well-known Christian leader and revivalist in Nigeria, was born on December 2, 1977, in Makurdi, Benue State, to Mr. Paul Ameh Osayi and Mrs. Mamuna Osayi. Osayi, the fifth of seven children, was raised with a strong spiritual foundation because of his parents’ fervent Christian beliefs. Osayi had a tremendous encounter with Jesus Christ at the age of 13, which miraculously cured his speech and changed his life, despite the fact that he was born with facial palsy, a condition that hindered his speech and…

Biography of Dag Heward-Mills

Born on May 14, 1963, Dag Heward-Mills is a Ghanaian religious leader who resides in Accra, Ghana. He is the founder and presiding Bishop of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches, formerly known as Lighthouse Chapel International and the United Organization of First Love Churches (UO-FLC). He also founded the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center in Ghana’s Eastern Region. A retired medical professional, Dag has served on the executive committee of the Pentecostal World Fellowship and the board of directors of Church Growth International. Early…

Biography of Bishop David Oyedepo

The Living Faith Church Worldwide was founded by Nigerian preacher David Olaniyi Oyedepo Kelechim Anaekwe Tunji Adeyinka, who was born on September 27, 1954. He is also the Presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State. Another name for the church is Winners’ Chapel International. More than 300 cities, every state in Nigeria, a number of cities in 45 African countries, Dubai, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, the United States, and Canada are home to the Winners’ Chapel International network of churches. Oyedepo is considered to be one…

Biography of Joyce Meyer

American Charismatic Christian author, lecturer, and head of Joyce Meyer Ministries is Pauline Joyce Meyer (née Hutchison; born June 4, 1943). Joyce lives outside of St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Dave, and their four grown children. The headquarters of her ministry are located close to the Fenton, Missouri, suburb of St. Louis. Early Life On June 4, 1943, Meyer was born Pauline Joyce Hutchison in South St. Louis. Shortly after her birth, her father enlisted in the army and fought in World War II. She talks about this occurrence…

Biography of Evangelist Kenneth E. Hagin

Many people consider Christian leader Kenneth E. Hagin to be the “father of the Word of Faith movement.” Hagin was born in 1917, and his life was characterized by illness, a profound conversion, and a decades-long ministry. Millions of people have been greatly impacted by his teachings, yet his ministry and the Word of Faith organization have also been the subject of serious criticism and controversy. The life of Hagin, his contributions to the Word of Faith movement, and the debates around his teachings will all be covered in this…