Celebrating Black History Month – Dr. Myles Munroe, A Man of the Word

During Black History Month, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Myles Munroe, a man whose influence stretched far beyond the shores of his beloved Bahamas. He was more than a preacher, more than a leader—he was a voice of wisdom, a beacon of purpose, and a man who carried the weight of a divine calling with grace and humility.

Dr. Munroe’s story is woven into the larger tapestry of Black leadership in the Pentecostal and Charismatic movements—an inheritance that traces back to the legendary Rev. William J. Seymour. Seymour, despite facing racial discrimination that forced him to listen to Bible school lectures from a hallway in Houston, became the shepherd of the Azusa Street Revival. That great outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the early 1900s birthed a movement that would give rise to churches like the Church of God in Christ, the Assemblies of God, and the Pentecostal Holiness Church, shaping the course of modern Christianity.

Dr. Munroe walked in those footsteps, carrying the Pentecostal flame with a profound depth of scriptural understanding. Though his ministry was headquartered in the Bahamas—a place he fondly described as “close to heaven”—his impact was global. His teachings on leadership, purpose, and the kingdom of God resonated across continents, drawing crowds hungry for spiritual clarity and empowerment.

His academic journey took him from the halls of Oral Roberts University, where he earned degrees in Fine Arts, Education, and Theology in 1978, to the University of Tulsa, where he completed a Master’s in Administration in 1980. But his true education came from his relentless pursuit of God’s truth and his passion for helping others discover their own divine assignment.

With the founding of Bahamas Faith Ministries International, Dr. Munroe became a bridge between cultures, a mentor to leaders, and an encourager to those searching for significance. Like the great Dr. Frederick K.C. Price of Crenshaw Christian Center, Dr. Munroe emphasized not only the power of the Holy Spirit but also the necessity of understanding and applying God’s Word. His ministry went beyond emotional experience—it was rooted in revelation, discipline, and practical application.

His dear friend, Dr. Morris Cerullo, once said, “God is relevant at the point of human need,” and Dr. Munroe embodied that truth. Whether teaching in conferences, ministering in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, or writing one of his many books, he spoke to the deep hunger in people’s souls—the need to know why they were born and what they were meant to accomplish.

Even after his untimely passing in a tragic plane crash in 2014, along with his beloved wife Ruth, Dr. Munroe’s voice continues to echo through his books, sermons, and video teachings. His wisdom remains a guide, his passion a fire, and his legacy a testament to a life fully lived for the glory of God. He was, without question, one of God’s premier leaders of the last century—a man of vision, purpose, and unwavering faith.