Even though they lived miles away in Nassau,
Bahamas, an island country in North America, yet
their impact was felt in virtually every continent
of the world. From America to Asia, then to
Europe and Africa, Myles Munroe and his wife,
Ruth, were what most people referred to as one
of the most influential Christian couples of this
century.
Born in 1954 (aged 60) in Nassau, Bahamas,
Myles Munroe grew up poor in a family of eleven
children. Raised in the Nassau suburb of Bain
Town, he was a life-long resident of the
Commonwealth.
Munroe became a Christian during his teenage
years, and later attended the Oral Roberts
University, USA, where he received his Bachelor
of Fine Arts, Education, and Theology in 1978.
Apart from obtaining a Master’s degree in
administration from the University of Tulsa in
1980, Munroe was also the recipient of
honourary doctoral degrees from various schools
of higher education and served as an adjunct
professor of the Graduate School of Theology at
the Oral Roberts University.
Following his graduation from the University of
Tulsa, he founded the Bahamas Faith Ministries
International in the early 1980s.
His wife, Ruth, served as co-pastor with him at
the church and were blessed with two children:
Myles, Jr. (known as Chairo), and a daughter,
Charisa.
But death took both away at the same time on
November 9, 2014 when their aircraft struck a
crane at a ship yard near the Grand Bahama
International Airport.
With seven other passengers, it was the last
journey for the Munroes as they were en route to
Freeport, Grand Bahamas for a conference which
was organised by the church.
Meanwhile, several tributes have been pouring in
for the late couple from some of the popular
clergymen – both in Nigeria and abroad – of this
age through the social media.
Bishop David Oyedepo,
President and Founder, Living Faith Church
Worldwide (aka Winners’ Chapel)
Myles and I called ourselves ‘twin brothers’
Myles, my twin brother is gone up to glory
Ruth, his partner in life and death has gone to
eternal rest
Faith and I miss you both!
Our moments together on this side of the Jordan
were most memorable.
We stayed together on several occasions under
the same roof
We lodged in same hotels time and again; we
shared the platform together preaching the good
news of the Kingdom over the years.
Our friendship of over 24 years was a most
enriching and adventurous one,
Our partnership in ministry was also a most
profitable and rejuvenating one.
Myles, my twin brother
A bundle of inspiration
A man of spiritual depth and insight
A leader of leaders and teacher of teachers
Ruth, a bundle of joy and divine radiance
Your smiles were ever contagious,
You exhumed gentleness, love and care like a
fountain
You were indeed a priceless jewel!
The two of you were swifter than eagles
You literally traversed the globe
As you taught nations the principles of the
Kingdom
You were both as strong as the unicorn,
Energetic, untiring, never relenting, purposeful
and focused
I could still remember, Myles and I took all the
inaugural induction lectures for the pioneer
Faculty and Staff of Covenant University in
August 2002.
All of Myles’ meetings on our church platform
were ever inspiring and impactful.
The Living Faith Church Worldwide really misses
you!
Good night Myles, my twin brother!
Good night Ruth, his partner in life and in death.
Pastor Sunday Adelaja,
Founder and Senior Pastor, Embassy of God,
Kiev, Ukraine.
I, like most dwellers of our planet woke up to the
crude and shocking news that Dr. Myles Munroe
and his beloved wife Ruth had left this earth in a
tragic plane crash. Dr. Myles and his wife have
impacted my life, ministry and our whole
Russian-speaking world in such a way that it`s
difficult to imagine. He was not just a pastor,
teacher and minister of the gospel, he was first
of all a man; he was a real man, a complete
person, a genuine human being. He is a man
that genuinely worked hard to transform himself
so much that he reflected the image and
likeness of God. Myles Munroe made you feel like
you were his peer. He made you feel welcome;
he did everything to make you feel at home.
Pastor E.A Adeboye,
General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian
Church of God.
I regret the death of Myles Munroe, an evangelist
and deep teacher of The Word. We cannot deny
our grief. Without any doubt, Myles Munroe was
a great man of God. His ministry impacted
several ministries and generations. He will be
greatly remembered and sorely missed by the
Body of Christ. Nothing happens without God
allowing it, though God was not behind this or
any other plane crash. God will still ensure
everything works together for good. The most
important thing is for us to make heaven. God,
who is sovereign and knows everything, has
allowed it to happen. He knows best and why.
He will not allow it if He cannot use it. We have
no choice but to surrender to the supreme
wisdom of God and trust Him fully at all times
and in all situations.
PASTOR Ayo Oritsejafor,
President, Christian Association of Nigeria.
It was sad day. I woke up to the news that the
prolific best-selling author and internationally
renowned preacher and business coach, Dr.
Myles Munroe of Bahamas Faith Ministries
International, his wife, Mrs. Ruth Ann Munroe,
died in a plane crash in the Bahamas. May you
and your wife rest in the perfect bosom of the
Lord.
Bishop T.D. Jakes,
Founder, The Potter’s House, USA.
It is with deep shock and sadness that we have
learned of the untimely passing away of our
friends, Dr. Myles Munroe, his wife, Ruth Ann
and seven others travelling with them. Our hearts
go out to the Bahamas Faith Ministries
International Fellowship family and those around
the globe impacted by Dr. Munroe’s love of
God’s Word, purpose-centred teaching, and
passion for leaders. Our hearts are broken. We
weep with all Christendom at this unimaginable
loss. There are few biblical clinicians whose view
of ministry wasn’t enriched in some way by this
tremendous bible scholar. His voice changed the
way we viewed the Kingdom! Dr. and Mrs. Myles
Munroe and associates, gone but not forgotten!
PASTOR Sam Adeyemi,
Founder, Daystar Christian Centre.
I was sad when I heard of the passing away of
outstanding and inspiring mentor, Dr. Myles
Munroe and his wife, along with others. It is
well!
Kenneth Copeland,
Founder, Kenneth Copeland Ministries
Myles and Ruth Munroe, and their ministry, had
been long-time friends of Kenneth Copeland
Ministries, and with Gloria and me, for well over
35 years. Dr. Myles Munroe was a strong man of
The WORD of God—a strong and gifted leader in
the Body of Christ with an anointing to minister
to ministers and teach and train leaders to be
leaders in Christ Jesus, in the things of God, and
in the victory that we have in Jesus Christ as
LORD and Saviour. His lovely wife, Ruth, was
equally as strong in the LORD and a powerful
minister of the gospel in her own right. Of course
they will be missed. And, of course we miss the
strength that God placed in them. Ah, but no, we
don’t sorrow and mourn their passing. The
Scripture says sorrow not, for we are not a
people without hope. We know, beyond a shadow
of any doubt, that Myles and Ruth Munroe just
stepped into the presence of Jesus, and thanks
be unto God He always gives us victory over
death. He bought it, He paid for it and it is ours!
Pastor Paul Adefarasin,
Founder, House on the Rock Church.
Christendom has lost a leader, but heaven
welcomed a general. We mourn the tragic
passing of a great man, but re-echo his words:
“The greater tragedy would have been a life lived
without fulfilling purpose.” Rest in our Father’s
bosom, Dr. Myles and Ruth Munroe.
Bishop Tudor Bismark
Co-founder, Jabula New Life Ministries,
Zimbabwe
Myles Munroe was a prince, an icon and a
legend. He was my friend and a brother. He
changed churches, families, nations and tribes.
He was definitely one of the greatest teachers
the world produced in the 20th and 21st century.
Dr. Myles Munroe will be remembered for his
courage, faith, sincerity, balance and passion for
God and the Kingdom. He and his wife, Ruth,
were an inspiration to so many, and their
example will live on for many years to come.
They are truly irreplaceable. Gone too soon! My
wife, ChiChi, & I miss them already. To their
children, we send our hearts’ condolences and
prayers. There are no words right now for what
has taken place, and all we can offer is our
support to him. And to their Church and the
entire family of Bahamas Faith Ministries, Chichi
and I, and Jabula New Life Ministries
International are with you. Our God is still God,
and His Kingdom will reign forever and ever.
Dr. Mike Murdock,
Founder, The Wisdom Centre, USA
A fabulous friend has gone to be with Jesus
Christ. To Dr. Myles Munroe and the staff killed
in the plane crash, we travelled many miles
together.
Creflo Dollar
Founder, World Changers Church International
My wife, Taffi, and I were saddened to hear
about the passing of Dr. Myles Munroe and his
wife, Ruth. We send our prayers and
condolences to the Munroe family and all
families affected in the tragic event.
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