Kenneth Erwin Hagin (1917–2003) was a Spirit-filled minister, teacher, and founder of Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Often called the “father of the modern faith movement,” Hagin began preaching after a dramatic healing from a lifelong heart condition and blood disease at the age of seventeen. He emphasized faith in God’s Word, healing through Christ’s atonement, and the authority of the believer. His early ministry with the Assemblies of God grew into a wider teaching ministry, reaching millions through radio, books, and conferences.
Hagin’s teachings on the Holy Spirit, particularly the importance of praying in tongues and living a Spirit-empowered life, left a lasting impact on generations of believers. His message stirred hunger for deeper intimacy with God and boldness in faith. Hagin stressed that the gifts of the Spirit were for today and taught that praying in the Spirit strengthens believers and helps them walk in God’s perfect will. His legacy lives on through thousands of graduates of Rhema and a global network of Spirit-filled churches and ministers.
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