Mike Murdock
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Mike Murdock | |
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| Born | Michael Dean Murdock May 18, 1946 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | evangelist, pastor, author |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Website | Official Website |
Michael Dean Murdock (born April 18, 1946 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States) is a televangelist and pastor of the Wisdom Center ministry based in Fort Worth, Texas. His father, J.E. Murdock, is also a pastor. Murdock was educated in LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, and in Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie for three semesters. He received an honorary doctorate from International Seminary in Florida which is not accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
Mentored under Jimmy Swaggart, Murdock preaches around the world. He often preaches with Benny Hinn, and also preached with Tammy Faye Bakker. He also hosts the Wisdom Keys with Mike Murdock television program.
Preaching style
Murdock preached his first public sermon at the age of eight and began full-time evangelism at the age of 19. Murdock receives hundreds of invitations to speak in churches, colleges, and business corporations. He has appeared on TBN, CBN, BET, INSP, WORD, Daystar and other television networks, and his weekly television program, Wisdom Keys with Mike Murdock. Murdock is a Founding Trustee on the Board of International Charismatic Bible Ministries with Dr. Oral Roberts.
Written works
Mike Murdock is the author of several books, including The Leadership Secrets of Jesus, Secrets of the Richest Man Who Ever Lived, and The Law of Recognition.
External links
- The Wisdom Center Church
- The Wisdom Center website
- Independent Mike Murdock criticism from Fort Worth Star Telegram 03/02/2003