Rick Warren - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 28, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Age | 72 |
| Birthplace | San Jose, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Rick Warren's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Founding Saddleback Church and authoring 'The Purpose Driven Life'. |
Intro
Rick Warren is an American evangelical Christian pastor and author, best known as the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in the United States, and as the author of 'The Purpose Driven Life', a best-selling Christian book.
Early Life & Background
Rick Warren was born in San Jose, California in 1954. He attended California Baptist University for his undergraduate studies, and pursued theological education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity degree.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, in 1980, which grew to become one of the largest churches in the United States with an average weekly attendance of over 20,000 members.
- Authored 'The Purpose Driven Life' (2002), which became an international bestseller, selling over 35 million copies worldwide.
- Influential leader in the evangelical community, hosting high-profile forums such as the 2008 Civil Forum on the Presidency with US presidential candidates.[1][2]
- Served as a key figure in global faith-based humanitarian efforts, such as the P.E.A.C.E. Plan to address global poverty, disease, and education.
Trivia
- Time magazine named him one of the '100 Most Influential People in the World' in 2005 and 2013.[3]
- He has advised presidents from both US political parties on issues of faith and public policy.
- His book 'The Purpose Driven Life' is considered one of the best-selling non-fiction books of all time.[2][4]
FAQs
People also ask
Rick Warren is 72 years old.
Rick Warren was born the 28 January 1954.
San Jose, California, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 28th, 1954, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 28th, 1954 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Till Then by Hilltoppers
- #1 UK song: Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert
- Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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