KENNETH HAGIN | THE APOSTLE OF FAITH

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6. In today’s edition, we would like to share the life and impact of an Apostle of faith- Kenneth Hagin.

Faith is a belief or trust in someone or something without necessarily having proof or evidence to back it up. Kenneth Hagin has proven testimony about faith. Many have experienced supernatural testimonies from the teachings and impartation of faith.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:1-3

Kenneth Hagin, born on August 20, 1917, was an influential Christian minister, author, and Bible teacher. He was the founder and leader of the Rhema Bible Training Centre, a Christian training school located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kenneth Hagin was known for his teachings on faith, healing, prosperity, and the gift of speaking in tongues.

Hagin was raised in a Pentecostal family and had a profound spiritual experience at the age of 15, which he describes as being "born again." In 1937, he began preaching at Pentecostal churches and evangelizing in the southern United States. Hagin had a deep hunger for the knowledge of God's Word, which led him to study the Bible extensively.

Rev. Hagin was sickly as a child, suffering from a deformed heart and an incurable blood disease. He was not expected to live and became bedfast at age 15. In April 1933 during a dramatic conversion experience, he reported dying three times in 10 minutes, each time seeing the horrors of hell and then returning to life.

In August 1934, Rev. Hagin was miraculously healed, raised off a deathbed by the power of God and the revelation of faith in God’s Word. Jesus appeared to Rev. Hagin eight times over the next several years in visions that changed the course of his ministry. In 1967, he began a regular radio broadcast that continues today as Rhema for Today.

In 1968 Rev. Hagin published the first issues of The Word of Faith. That magazine, now produced nine times a year, has a circulation of over 200,000. The publishing outreach he founded, Faith Library Publications, has circulated worldwide more than 65 million copies of books by Rev. Hagin, Kenneth W. Hagin, Lynette Hagin, Craig W. Hagin, and several other authors. Faith Library Publications also has produced millions of audio and video teachings.

Other outreaches of Kenneth Hagin Ministries include Rhema Praise, a weekly television broadcast hosted by Revs. Kenneth and Lynette Hagin; Rhema Correspondence Bible School; Rhema Alumni Association; Rhema Ministerial Association International; the Rhema Prayer and Healing Centre; and the Rhema prison ministry.

In 1974, Rev. Hagin founded what is now Rhema Bible Training College. The school has campuses all over the world and continues to expand even till today.

Shortly before his death, Rev. Hagin continued to travel and teach throughout the United States and into Canada conducting All Faiths’ Crusades and other special meetings. Known as the “father of the modern faith movement,” Rev. Hagin was a dynamic preacher, teacher, and prophet. His teachings and books are filled with vivid stories that show God’s power and truth working in his life and the lives of others. He will be remembered not only as a great minister but as a great family man—for his family was his heart. Many preachers including Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, and several others have been blessed by the life and ministry of Kenneth Hagin.

 PICTURE HIGHLIGHTS OF KENNETH HAGIN

 

 

IMPACT  OF  KENNETH  HAGIN

Kenneth Hagin was a prominent Christian preacher, teacher, and healer who preached the Word of God and impacted the lives of millions of people around the world. He was known for his teachings on faith, healing, and the supernatural, and his ministry had a profound impact on the global Christian community.

One of the most significant impacts that Kenneth Hagin had around the world was his emphasis on the power of faith. He believed strongly that faith was the key to receiving healing, prosperity, and success in life, and he encouraged his followers to develop strong and unwavering faith in God and His Word. Through his teachings and writings, Kenneth Hagin empowered millions of Christians globally to activate their faith and experience the miraculous in their lives.

Another way in which Kenneth Hagin impacted the world was through his teachings on divine healing. He believed in the power of healing through faith, prayer, and the Word of God, and he taught his followers how to pray for healing for themselves and others. His teachings on divine healing were widely popular and led to the establishment of many healing ministries around the world.

Kenneth Hagin's ministry also had a significant impact on the global Christian community through his books, tapes, and other resources. His writings have been translated into many languages, and his teachings continue to be studied and practiced by millions of Christians around the world. His ministry has helped to spread the gospel message and to bring people closer to God.

To crown it all, Kenneth Hagin was a global leader who impacted the lives of millions of people around the world through his teachings on faith, healing, prosperity, and the supernatural. His legacy of empowering Christians to activate their faith and experience the miraculous continues to inspire and transform lives globally. He was married to Oretha Hagin whom they both experienced over 6 decades of marriage bliss.

Samuel  Elijah  Boateng

President, The Central Focus

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