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because if you don't have a solid center it's going to fall apart. © 2019 churchleaders.com, All rights reserved. He has earned most of it through his career as a pastor. Do you want award-winning journalism with a Christian worldview, delivered to your inbox? As he mourns the death of his year-old son who killed himself Friday, famed evangelical pastor and author Rick Warren is receiving an outpouring of prayers and support from tens of thousands of followers of his Saddleback Church ministry. Forbes pointed out that, while Warren’s ministry has extended around the world and he has authored the second most translated non-fiction book in the world (next to the Bible), he continues his life of humble stewardship and has resisted the luxurious lifestyle his success could provide.

He also stopped taking a salary from his church after the success of A Purpose Driven Life and even went as far as returning all that he earned from the church. As "retirement" is not a biblical concept, Warren is quick to explain that he will "transition" from his role as pastor at Saddleback Church in California when he turns 65. Rick Warren, 59, recently revealed that he will be preparing for "retirement" soon. "In retirement, what we have to ask is 'What's going to be the center of my life?' As of November 2020, Rick Warren has an estimated net worth of over $28 million. A piece by Forbes.com reminds readers that Warren's ministry has grown around the world and he is one of the most successful megachurch leaders in America. Catch Rick Warren at "The Exponential 2013: DiscipleShift" in Orlando, FL on April 22-25 featuring evangelical leaders including Francis Chan and Craig Groeschel. 1, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey Give Thanks, Mark Burnett, Roma Downey Congratulated by Pastors' Conference for 'The Bible': Exclusive, Franklin Graham: 'The Bible' Series Will Lead Viewers to Open Scripture, 'The Bible' Is Most Watched TV Program for Second Consecutive Week, Rick Warren, Francis Chan Ready for 'Game-Changing' Exponential Conference, Free Webcast, Prophecy, Doubt, Protecting Kids, Christian Entertainment & More! I think in retirement you have to focus more on your ministry and your mission, or 'How can I give back to the world or make the world a better place in my final years?'". because if you don't have a solid center it's going to fall apart. ", The Saddleback pastor was careful to explain, however, that the word "retirement" is not really a biblical concept, and that what he will be doing instead is a "transition. Money is simply a tool to be used for good," the California pastor has said. Rick Warren, author of "A Purpose Driven Life" and mega-church pastor shared that he will step down from his role at Saddleback "because the church will need a new face." 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But he has resisted the temptation of using that for a luxurious lifestyle. Please click here to learn how. But Warren, who has been praised by mental illness experts and pastors for being remarkably public about his grieving, at the same time has been attacked by … Toni Ridgaway is a content editor for the Outreach Web Network, including churchleaders.com and SermonCentral.com. Richard D. (dit « Rick ») Warren (né le 28 janvier 1954) est un pasteur chrétien évangélique baptiste, fondateur de Saddleback Church, affiliée à la Convention baptiste du Sud, à Lake Forest en Californie aux États-Unis. An urgent appeal to Christian supporters of President Trump, Q&A with Jeff Myers: Political animals and 4 myths Christians believe, The 'Bible' Series Reaches No. ", "You may change jobs, you may change vocations and you may volunteer for free, but there is nothing that says you work most of your life and then get to be selfish for the next 20 years.". Rick Warren, bestselling author and pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., recently told Forbes.com that he is preparing for retirement, but he’s not planning to spend it in 20 or more years of leisure. Join over 250,000 others to get the top stories curated daily, plus special offers! That and being a chief speaker in many forums have contributed to his wealth. "I drive a 12-year-old Ford, have lived in the same house for the last 22 years, bought my watch at Wal-Mart, and I don't own a boat or a jet," Warren revealed. Warren, the author of A Purpose Driven Life, the most reprinted non-fiction book on a global scale after the Bible, has often spoken about the importance of living humbly and within one's means. "The Bible says that as long as your heart is beating God has a plan and purpose for your life … to grow personally, to get to know God, to serve others, and make the world a better place," he added. I think in retirement you have to focus more on your ministry and your mission, or 'How can I give back to the world or make the world a better place in my final years?'". Interview about Rick Warren with Biographer Jeffrey Sheler on ReadTheSpirit.com, January 19, 2010 "Letter from Saddleback: The Cellular Church: How Rick Warren's congregation grew" by Malcolm Gladwell in The New Yorker, 12 September 2005 Ask Dr. Land: 2020 election, who is the biggest loser? Like his financial life and personal discipline, Warren's views on retirement fly in the face of the traditional thinking. Rick Warren Net Worth. The New York Times. "The Bible says that as long as your heart is beating God has a plan and purpose for your life … to grow personally, to get to know God, to serve others, and make the world a better place. Copyright © 2000-2018 Crossmap.com. While Warren is one of the most successful mega-church leaders in the US and has the seen great success with his book "A Purpose Driven Life," Warren insists that he still lives a very simple life. 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