Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Kay Warren is a best-selling author, international speaker, and worship leader.
- Drawing from her own personal experiences, Kay ministers to people about the principles of life and the teaching of love.
- Kay has dedicated her ministry to the fight against HIV/AIDS and mental illness.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Kay Warren was born on February 9, 1954. She and her family live in Southern California.
- She is the wife of Pastor Rick Warren, whom she married on June 21, 1975.
- Pastor Rick & Kay have three children, Matthew, Josh, and Amy. The couple also have five grandchildren.
- Kay’s youngest son Matthew committed suicide at the age of 27, on April 6, 2013, after suffering from years of depression. Kay too has suffered from depression for several years and speaks to this during her ministry.
- At the age of 49, Kay was diagnosed with breast cancer, and a few years later with melanoma; again Kay used her circumstances as a beacon of faith and hope to reach others.
Early Life and Education :
- Kay Warren was born on February 9, 1954, in San Diego, California.
- She grew up in a religious home, as her father was a minister.
- The eldest of her parents’ children, Kay has one brother named Andrew.
- She attended California Baptist College, and went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University in Los Angeles, in 1976.
Church Work, Books and Net Worth :
- Kay, along with her husband Rick, founded the Saddleback Church in 1980.
- Saddleback Church is a Baptist Evangelical church that is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Saddleback Church is now one of the largest megachurches, serving over 200 ministries both in the United States and internationally.
- Kay has authored and co-authored several books, her first which was released in 2004, “Foundations: 11 Core Truths to Build Your Life On,” was co-authored with Pastor Tom Holladay.
- In July 2011, Kay held a Bible study which was attended by over 5,000 women over the span of four weeks. This Bible study led to her writing “Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn’t Enough,” where she makes mention of things that she had experienced in her life.
- Kay is an advocate for HIV/AIDS, starting many initiatives in the fight for prevention and treatment in both the United States as well as overseas.
- Afher son’s death by suicide in 2013, Kay and her husband became advocates in the fight against mental illness and the stigma that is often associated with it, especially in the church.
- Kay has made appearances, been featured and has written for several publications including CBN, CNN, Newsweek and Reader’s Digest.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Kay’s real name is Elizabeth.
- Saddleback Church was first known as the Saddleback Valley Community Church.
- Kay has been ministering for over 40 years & has traveled to over 19 countries for her work.
- The Saddleback Church has an average of 22,000 people & is attended by people all over the world.
- Kay’s husband Rick Warren delivered the invocation at President Obama’s inauguration.
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