Heidi Baker
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 Heidi Baker in one of the Iris Ministries children's centers |
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| Born | August 29, 1959 |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Occupation | Missionary Author Speaker |
| Spouse | Rolland Baker |
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| irismin.org | |
Heidi Baker (born 1959) is a Christian missionary and with her husband Rolland co-founder of IRIS Ministries and the author of several books.
With her husband Rolland, Heidi founded IRIS Ministries in 1980,[1] a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to Jesus and service, especially among the poor. After twelve years ministering in Asia, they left in 1992 to do their PhD's at King's College London, UK. In 1995 they started a new ministry to the poor and homeless children in Mozambique.[2] Beginning with nothing, within a matter of months they were given a dilapidated orphanage in Maputo with 80 children.[2] From there, the ministry has expanded to include well-drilling, free health clinics that service the poor and sick, feeding programs, primary and secondary schools, cottage industries and 5000 churches in Mozambique and a total of over 8,000 churches in over 20 nations. There are multiple 'bases' with Bible schools, as well as community outreaches and top-ranked public schools. In September 2008 Iris Ministries started a well digging project in Northern Mozambique.[3]
Originally from Southern California,[2] the Bakers are now based full-time in Pemba, Mozambique. They also travel to various places around the world to share their story,[4] and to teach about God's love and what love in action looks like. The core value and message of the Bakers ministry is God's love. Rolland Baker is the grandson of missionary H.A. Baker.[2]
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[edit] Biography
Baker grew up in Southern California, becoming a Christian through a Navajo preacher's sharing while on an Indian reservation. She met Rolland in 1979 and married six months later in 1980, leaving for the mission field two weeks later.[5] They were ordained as ministers in 1985, after graduating from Vanguard University.[6]
[edit] Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Vanguard University (1984)[6]
- Master of Arts, Vanguard University (1985)[6]
- Doctor of Philosophy (Systematic Theology), King's College, University of London (1995)[6])
[edit] Bibliography
- There is Always Enough, with Rolland Baker. Chosen Books (Sep 2003) ISBN 978-1-85240-287-3
- The Hungry Always Get Fed, with Rolland Baker. New Wine Press (12 Mar 2007) ISBN 978-1-90372-585-6
- Expecting Miracles: True Stories of Gods Supernatural Power and How You Can Experience It, with Rolland Baker. Chosen Books (Oct 2007) ISBN 978-0-80079-434-7
- Compelled By Love, with Shara Pradhan. Charisma House (1 Sep 2008) ISBN 978-1-59979-351-1
[edit] Videos
- Riches of The Poor, Peripheral Vision Video
- Mama Heidi, Eric Velu Productions
- The Face of Revival: Stopping for the One, Cornerstone Films
- The Finger of God, Wanderlust Productions
[edit] References
- ^ "Holy Spirit Conference 2009: Guests". http://www.holyspiritconference.com/guests/. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
- ^ a b c d Christy Biswell. "Heidi Baker: Intimacy for Miracles". Christian Broadcasting Network. http://www.cbn.com/700club/guests/bios/heidi_baker081208.aspx. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
- ^ "Ground Breaking News!". Iris Ministries Inc. 12 September 2009. http://www.irismin.org/news/39.php. Retrieved 16 May 2009.
- ^ "Official Speaking Schedule". Iris Ministries Website. http://www.irismin.com/speakingSchedule.cfm. Retrieved 14 May 2009.
- ^ Compelled by Love: How to change the world through the simple power of love in action by Heidi Baker and Shara Pradhan
- ^ a b c d Miracles in Mozambique by Hope Flinchbaugh, Ministry Today, Mar/Apr 2002
