Rick Joyner
Encyclopedia
Rick Joyner heads MorningStar Ministries (also known as MorningStar Publications and Ministries), which he cofounded with his wife Julie Joyner in 1985. He is also the founder, executive director, and senior pastor of MorningStar Fellowship Church
based in Fort Mill
, South Carolina
.
. This organization has several branches in North Carolina: Charlotte
, Wilkesboro
, Wilmington
, and Winston-Salem
.
EagleStar Productions, a division of MorningStar Ministries, produces a wide range of worship CDs, all of which can be found on the MorningStar website: www.MorningStarMinistries.org
complex (originally established by Jim Bakker
and PTL
in Fort Mill
, South Carolina
), including the Heritage Grand Hotel, which is being refurbished as a conference center and ministry base. The complex has been renamed Heritage International Ministries
or H.I.M.
A Message to the Glorious Church, Volume 1, 1-929371-29-2
A Message to the Glorious Church, Volume 2, 1-929371-30-6
Breaking the Power of Evil, 0-7684-2163-2
The Call, 1-929371-89-6
Church History, 1-60708-285-3
Courage that Changed the World,1-878327-67-4
Delivered from Evil, 0-7684-2235-3
Epic Battles of the Last Days, 1-929371-77-2
50 Days for a Firm Foundation, 1-8-78327-97-6
50 Days for a Soaring Vision, 1-929371-05-5
50 Days for an Enduring Vision, 1-929371-17-9
The Final Quest, 1-929371-90-X
The Fire that Could Not Die, 1-878327-82-8
The Harvest, 1-59933-104-7
The Journey Begins, 1-929371-54-3
Leadership, the Power of a Creative Life, 1-59933-103-9
Overcoming the Accuser, 1-878327-47-X
Overcoming Confusion, 1-929371-26-8
Overcoming Evil in the Last Days, 0-7684-2178-0
Overcoming Fear, 1-929371-14-4
Overcoming Racism, 1-878327-45-3
Overcoming the Religious Spirit, 1-878327-44-5
Overcoming the Spirit of Poverty, 1-878327-55-0
Overcoming Witchcraft, 1-878327-46-1
Power to Change the World, 1-929371-72-1
A Prophetic History, 1-60708-294-2
Prophetic Ministry, 1-929371-88-8
Taking the Land, 1-59933-826-2
The Overcoming Life, 1-59933-035-0
The Surpassing Greatness of His Power, 1-59933-979-X
The Torch and the Sword, 1-929371-91-8
There Were Two Trees, 1-929371-55-1
Three Witnesses, 1-878327-58-5
Visions of the Harvest, 1-59933-121-7
When God Walked the Earth, 1-59933-105-5
Website: www.MorningStarMinistries.org
Heritage International Ministries
Heritage International Ministries is the new name given to the former Heritage USA facilities in Fort Mill, South Carolina purchased by MorningStar Fellowship Church in 2004...
based in Fort Mill
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill is a fast-growing suburban town in both York and Lancaster counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, and a suburb of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rock Hill...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
.
Biography
Rick Joyner is the founder and executive director of MorningStar Ministries and Heritage International Ministries and is the Senior Pastor of MorningStar Fellowship Church. He is the author of more than forty books, including The Final Quest, A Prophetic History, and Church History. He is also the president of The Oak Initiative. Rick and his wife, Julie, have five children: Anna, Aaryn, Amber, Ben, and Sam.MorningStar school
Rick Joyner also oversees MorningStar University, MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries, and MorningStar Fellowship of Churches. He edits The MorningStar Journal and The MorningStar Prophetic Bulletin. The purpose of his ministry is the biblical mandate http://www.morningstarministries.org/Groups/1000047651/MorningStar_Ministries/Media/VIDEO_MorningStar_2/VIDEO_MorningStar_2.aspx of as well as a commitment to equip future leaders and work in relationship with current leaders to prepare and strengthen the church for the last daysLast Days
Last Days may refer to:* End time, the time period described by the eschatology of various religions-Books:*The Last Days , a 2003 novel by Joel C...
. This organization has several branches in North Carolina: Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
, Wilkesboro
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro is a town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,159 at the 2000 census, and it is the second largest municipality in the county. The 2010 Census listed the town's population at 3,044. The town is located along the south bank of the...
, Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
, and Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina, with a 2010 population of 229,617. Winston-Salem is the county seat and largest city of Forsyth County and the fourth-largest city in the state. Winston-Salem is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region and is home to...
.
Books and Music
Joyner is also a well-known author of more than forty books, including his best-selling The Final Quest series published by MorningStar Publications. He is a highly sought-after speaker at international conferences.EagleStar Productions, a division of MorningStar Ministries, produces a wide range of worship CDs, all of which can be found on the MorningStar website: www.MorningStarMinistries.org
Heritage USA
In 2004 MorningStar purchased part of the Heritage USAHeritage USA
Heritage USA was a Christian theme park, water park, and residential complex built in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA, by PTL Club founders televangelist Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker Messner...
complex (originally established by Jim Bakker
Jim Bakker
James Orsen "Jim" Bakker is an American televangelist, a former Assemblies of God minister, and a former host of The PTL Club, a popular evangelical Christian television program.A sex scandal led to his resignation from the ministry...
and PTL
PTL
PTL may refer to:* The PTL Club, a defunct television program* PTL Satellite Network, a defunct Christian cable network on which The PTL Club was shown* Praise The Lord, a television program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network...
in Fort Mill
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill is a fast-growing suburban town in both York and Lancaster counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina, and a suburb of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rock Hill...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
), including the Heritage Grand Hotel, which is being refurbished as a conference center and ministry base. The complex has been renamed Heritage International Ministries
Heritage International Ministries
Heritage International Ministries is the new name given to the former Heritage USA facilities in Fort Mill, South Carolina purchased by MorningStar Fellowship Church in 2004...
or H.I.M.
Books
The Apostolic Ministry, 1-929371-99-3A Message to the Glorious Church, Volume 1, 1-929371-29-2
A Message to the Glorious Church, Volume 2, 1-929371-30-6
Breaking the Power of Evil, 0-7684-2163-2
The Call, 1-929371-89-6
Church History, 1-60708-285-3
Courage that Changed the World,1-878327-67-4
Delivered from Evil, 0-7684-2235-3
Epic Battles of the Last Days, 1-929371-77-2
50 Days for a Firm Foundation, 1-8-78327-97-6
50 Days for a Soaring Vision, 1-929371-05-5
50 Days for an Enduring Vision, 1-929371-17-9
The Final Quest, 1-929371-90-X
The Fire that Could Not Die, 1-878327-82-8
The Harvest, 1-59933-104-7
The Journey Begins, 1-929371-54-3
Leadership, the Power of a Creative Life, 1-59933-103-9
Overcoming the Accuser, 1-878327-47-X
Overcoming Confusion, 1-929371-26-8
Overcoming Evil in the Last Days, 0-7684-2178-0
Overcoming Fear, 1-929371-14-4
Overcoming Racism, 1-878327-45-3
Overcoming the Religious Spirit, 1-878327-44-5
Overcoming the Spirit of Poverty, 1-878327-55-0
Overcoming Witchcraft, 1-878327-46-1
Power to Change the World, 1-929371-72-1
A Prophetic History, 1-60708-294-2
Prophetic Ministry, 1-929371-88-8
Taking the Land, 1-59933-826-2
The Overcoming Life, 1-59933-035-0
The Surpassing Greatness of His Power, 1-59933-979-X
The Torch and the Sword, 1-929371-91-8
There Were Two Trees, 1-929371-55-1
Three Witnesses, 1-878327-58-5
Visions of the Harvest, 1-59933-121-7
When God Walked the Earth, 1-59933-105-5
Website: www.MorningStarMinistries.org