Myles Munroe Biography

Dr. Myles Munroe (20 April 1954 – 9 November 2014) was a renowned evangelist, author, motivational speaker, leadership consultant, and ordained minister. He was the founder and president of the Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI) and a respected global voice on leadership and personal development.

Munroe, an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), also served as chairman of the International Third World Leaders Association and president of the International Leadership Training Institute.

Tragically, on 9 November 2014, Munroe, his wife, two BFMI pastors, and seven others lost their lives in a plane crash. According to Bahamian Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell, “Their private jet collided with a shipping container crane while attempting to land in heavy rain.”

Early Life and Education

Myles Munroe was born on April 20, 1954, in Nassau, Bahamas, into a poor family of eleven siblings. Growing up in one of the Bahamas’ most impoverished neighborhoods, Munroe and his family endured harsh living conditions—sleeping on floors infested with rats and cockroaches.

At just 12 years old, driven by a quest to discover whether God was real, Munroe read through the four Gospels of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John). By 14, he had memorized them entirely. These scriptures dispelled his doubts, instilling in him an unshakable belief that “nothing is impossible with God.”

Munroe pursued higher education with relentless determination. In 1978, he graduated from Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma—a Christian institution—where he earned a degree in Education, Fine Arts, and Theology. His academic journey didn’t end there; he went on to obtain three additional bachelor’s degrees, a master’s degree, and five honorary doctorates from various institutions.

Personal Life

In 1978, Myles Munroe married Ruth Munroe, his lifelong partner and co-pastor at Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI). Their union was blessed with two children: a son, Myles Jr. (Chairo), and a daughter, Charisa.

Ministry

Munroe’s ministry began humbly in the early 1980s after he graduated from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Through his dedication and vision, this small beginning grew into the globally influential BFMI, impacting countless lives through leadership training, evangelism, and biblical teaching.

Death

Tragically, on November 9, 2014, Myles Munroe, his wife Ruth, two BFMI pastors, and seven others lost their lives in a plane crash while en route to Freeport, Grand Bahama, for a leadership conference.

Investigations revealed that their private jet collided with a crane at a shipyard during heavy rain and severe weather. Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell later stated:
“A commercial airline on the same route had turned back due to the dangerous conditions, but the private plane continued, leading to the fatal accident.”

Awards and Honors

1. Order of the British Empire (OBE) (1998)
   The Bahamas Government. “Dr. Myles Munroe Awarded OBE for Services to Religion.”  Official Gazette of The Bahamas, 1998.
2. Bahamian Silver Jubilee Award (1998)
   The Bahamas National Honours Secretariat. “Silver Jubilee Award Recipients for Spiritual, Social, and Religious Development.”  Bahamas National Honours, 1998.
3. Oral Roberts University Alumnus of the Year (2004) Oral Roberts University. “ORU Names Dr. Myles Munroe Alumnus of the Year.”  ORU News, 2004,

Bibliography

• Munroe, Myles. Single, Married, Separated, and Life After Divorce. Destiny Image, 2004.
• Munroe, Myles. Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men. Destiny Image, 2001.
• Munroe, Myles. Understanding the Purpose and Power of a Woman. Destiny Image, 2001.
• Munroe, Myles. The Most Important Person on Earth. Destiny Image, 2007.
• Munroe, Myles. Purpose and Power of Love in Marriage. Destiny Image, 2001.
• Munroe, Myles. The Fatherhood Principle. Destiny Image, 2004.
• Munroe, Myles. Myles Munroe on Relationship. Destiny Image, 2004.
• Munroe, Myles. The Power of Freedom. Destiny Image, 2007.
• Munroe, Myles. Waiting and Not Dating. Destiny Image, 2004.
• Munroe, Myles. Kingdom Parenting. Destiny Image, 2008.
• Munroe, Myles. God’s Big Idea. Destiny Image, 2008.
• Munroe, Myles. Rediscovering the Kingdom. Destiny Image, 2004.
• Munroe, Myles. Kingdom Principles: Preparing for Kingdom Experience and Expansion. Destiny Image, 2006.
• Munroe, Myles. Applying the Notion: Rediscovering the Priority of God for Mankind. Destiny Image, 2005.
• Munroe, Myles. Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer: How to Call Heaven to Earth. Destiny Image, 2002.
• Munroe, Myles. Rediscovering Faith. Destiny Image, 2003.
• Munroe, Myles. Purpose and Power of Praise and Worship. Destiny Image, 2002.
• Munroe, Myles. Rediscovering Kingdom Worship. Destiny Image, 2005.
• Munroe, Myles. Understanding Your Potential. Destiny Image, 1992.
• Munroe, Myles. Uncover Your Potential: You Are More Than You Realize. Destiny Image, 1995.
• Munroe, Myles. Releasing Your Potential: Exposing the Hidden You. Destiny Image, 1994.
• Munroe, Myles. Maximizing Your Potential. Destiny Image, 1996.
• Munroe, Myles. The Pursuit of Purpose. Destiny Image, 1996.
• Munroe, Myles. Unfit for Purpose. Destiny Image, 2012.
• Munroe, Myles. Becoming a Father. Destiny Image, 2001.
• Munroe, Myles. The Spirit of Leadership. Destiny Image, 2005.
• Munroe, Myles. The Principles and Power of Vision. Destiny Image, 2003.
• Munroe, Myles. Principles and Benefits of Change. Destiny Image, 2005.
• Munroe, Myles. In Charge. Destiny Image, 2004.
• Munroe, Myles. Overcoming Crisis. Destiny Image, 2003.
• Munroe, Myles. The Glory of Living: Keys to Releasing Your Personal Glory. Destiny Image, 2001.
• Munroe, Myles. Purpose and Power of Authority. Destiny Image, 2005.
• Munroe, Myles. Power of Character in Leadership: How Values, Morals, Ethics, and Principles Affect Leaders. Destiny Image, 2011.
• Munroe, Myles. Kingdom Citizenship. Destiny Image, 2008.
• Munroe, Myles. Passing It On. Destiny Image, 2013.

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