Rick Joyner

My purpose in sharing these brief biographies of great Christian lives is to encourage you to go deeper in study of the lives of those who especially inspired you. Their stories can influence us in a way that is like being one of their disciples. The stories of those who walked with God still have...

Smith Wigglesworth 1859 – 1947 British evangelist Smith Wigglesworth had one of the most extraordinary ministries of the 20 th century. He continues to be a great inspiration to evangelists and believers around the world who believe the Lord still heals and delivers. Born into poverty in Yorkshire...

George Whitefield 1714-1770 For a time, George Whitefield was one of the most widely recognized names in the world. He was certainly the best-known religious leader of his time and is credited with the spread of the First Great Awakening. This Awakening not only brought profound changes to...

Jonathan Edwards 1703 - 1758 Jonathan Edwards is considered one of the greatest intellects America ever produced, yet he is perhaps best known for a single sermon he preached entitled "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Is this one of the great ironies of history, or could it be both fitting...

We continue our study of some of the great Christian lives with another recent example, John Wimber. I was privileged to know and spend time with John in the final years of his life, and I count him as one of the greatest Christians I have known. John Wimber (February 25, 1934 – November 17, 1997)...

We continue our study of some of the greatest Christian lives with one from more recent times, Leonard Ravenhill. I was privileged to get to know him in his final years, and I count him as one of the great Christians I have known. Leonard Ravenhill Ravenhill, as he is respectfully called by...

This week we will continue our study of some of the greatest Christian lives. Brother Lawrence Brother Lawrence was born Nicolas Herman in 1614 in the region of Lorraine in France. As a young man his poverty compelled him to join the army and fight in the Thirty Years’ War. One day while beholding...

Some of the most high-impact people to ever walk the earth will be present at the end of this age. Many of these are alive now, and they are just waking up to their purpose. For forty-five years, I have been shown things about these who will shake the nations and prepare the way for the Lord’s...

To live a great Christian life does not mean you must become famous. Some of the most well-known people on earth could be the least known in heaven. Likewise, the most well known in heaven could be the least known on earth. Having a great Christian life is not about fame. Rather it is having a life...

To live a great Christian life does not mean you must become famous. Some of the most well-known people on earth could be the least known in heaven. Likewise, the most well known in heaven could be the least known on earth. Having a great Christian life is not about fame. Rather it is having a life...