Myles Munroe

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Myles Munroe

Nationality Bahamian
Genres Inspirational / Religious / Self Help
Official website

Myles Munroe (b. 1954) is the president and founder of the Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI), a “Christian growth and resource center that now includes leadership training institutes, a missions agency, a publishing company, a television network, radio and Web communications, and a church community. “ He is the author of 23 books and is a motivational speaker[1]

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[edit] Personal life

Myles Munroe was born in Nassau, Bahamas in 1954 and has been a lifetime resident of the Bahamas. He has degrees in fine arts, education and theology from Oral Roberts University (1978) and a Master’s degree in administration from the University of Tulsa (1980). His wife, Ruth Munroe is co pastor with him of BFMI. He has a son Chairo and daughter Charisa.

[edit] Career

Dr. Munroe is a pastor, administrator, author and motivational speaker. He travels throughout the world as a speaker addressing governments, businesses, and church congregations. Every year he receives hundreds of invitations to speak worldwide. [2]

[edit] Knighthood

In 1998, Myles Munroe was named to the Queen's Birthday Honours 1998, Officer of the British Empire (OBE) [3]

[edit] Religious and Political Beliefs

Myles is a Pentecostal Christian[4] . “My vision, is wrapped up in one statement: I exist to transform followers into leaders. My philosophy is, trapped in every follower is a leader. My belief is, if that person is placed in the right environment, the leader will manifest himself or herself.’’ He has appeared on Benny Hinn's This is your Day program, where he spoke about the Kingdom of God. [5]. Munroe places a great emphasis on the the Kingdom of God and believes that the whole Bible, along with the message of Jesus, revolved around the kingdom and not a religion. [6]

[edit] Bibliography

Myles Munroe is the author or coauthor on over 100 books, study guides, and audio tapes currently in print[7] His works cover Christian interpretations of the Kingdom of God as well as guidance on love, sex, family relationships, and finances. His works are written in both English and Spanish. His most popular works include:

  • Kingdom Principles: Preparing for Kingdom Experience and Expansion (Understanding the Kingdom)
  • Rediscovering the Kingdom
  • Most Important Person on Earth
  • Understanding Your Potential
  • Waiting and Dating
  • The Spirit of Leadership
  • The Power of Vision

[edit] Awards

In 1998, Dr. Munroe was awarded the Silver Jubilee Award for providing twenty five years of outstanding service to the Bahamas in the category of Religion and the Queen's Birthday Honors 1998, Officer of the British Empire (OBE).

In 2004, he was named the Oral Roberts University Alumnus of the year and has an honorary doctorate from them.

[edit] See also

Bahamians

[edit] References

  1. ^ “The Purpose Driven Life of Myles Munroe”, Oral Roberts University alumnus of the year, 2004
  2. ^ Dr. Myles Munroe
  3. ^ “As We Know Him Today – Myles Munroe”
  4. ^ Philomena Njeri Mwaura, "Nigerian Pentecostal Missionary Enterprise in Kenya", Religion, History and Politics in Nigeria, University Press of America, 2005, p 246 et seq
  5. ^ YouTube - Rediscovering the Kingdom - Part 12 of 12
  6. ^ Gospel Bahamas .::. Content Guided by the Holy Spirit - Dr Myles Munroe - The Kingdom of Heaven
  7. ^ Amazon.com search on author Myles Munroe

[edit] External links

Bahamas Faith Ministry International home page