Date of Birth: April 19, 1940
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: December 7, 2019
Biography
Reinhard Bonnke was a renowned German Pentecostal evangelist, best known for his extensive missionary work throughout Africa. Born in Königsberg, Germany, he felt a calling to serve God as a young child. He pursued theology at the Bible College of Wales under the tutelage of Samuel Rees Howells. In 1967, he moved to Africa where he began his ministry. Over the decades, Bonnke held numerous evangelistic crusades that attracted millions, earning him the title of “Africa’s Billy Graham.” His organization, Christ for All Nations (CfaN), reported over 79 million conversions to Christianity. Bonnke’s approach was characterized by large-scale evangelistic meetings, miraculous healings, and a strong emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit.
5 Interesting Facts about Reinhard Bonnke
1. Reinhard Bonnke’s largest single gathering was in Lagos, Nigeria, where over 1.6 million people attended.
2. He authored over 40 books, including “Evangelism by Fire” and “Living a Life of Fire.”
3. Bonnke’s ministry reported 79 million recorded decisions for Christ over the span of his career.
4. He initially faced significant opposition and challenges, including threats and logistical hurdles, during his early years in Africa.
5. Reinhard Bonnke was honored with several awards, including Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit, for his contributions to global evangelism.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Reinhard Bonnke
1. “God always works with workers and moves with movers, but He does not sit with sitters.”
2. “The Gospel is the most powerful message in the world, transforming lives and impacting nations.”
3. “The less Holy Spirit we have, the more cake and coffee we need to keep the church going.”
4. “We may sing the song ‘The Comforter has come,’ but we don’t need a Comforter as much as we need to be stirred up.”
5. “When you do business with people, you need money. When you do business with God, you need faith. Faith is the currency of Heaven.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Reinhard Bonnke’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Reinhard Bonnke was married to Anni Suelze, and together they had three children: Kai-Uwe Bonnke, Gabrielle Bonnke, and Susie Bonnke.
Relevant Links
1. [Christ for All Nations Official Website](https://www.cfan.org
2. [Reinhard Bonnke’s Biography on CfaN](https://www.cfan.org/about/reinhard-bonnke
3. [Reinhard Bonnke – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reinhard_Bonnke
4. [Reinhard Bonnke on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/118254.Reinhard_Bonnke
5. [Reinhard Bonnke’s Books on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Reinhard-Bonnke/e/B001JP4KQQ
