RICK RENNER – BIOGRAPHY

Rick Renner: Minister, Author, and Bible Teacher

Rick Renner is a prolific Christian author, teacher, and the founder of Rick Renner Ministries. He is known for his deep, scholarly approach to New Testament Greek and his dedication to teaching the Bible with historical and linguistic context, particularly focusing on the lives of the early apostles and the persecuted church.

QUOTES

The disciples once asked Jesus, “What will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” In Matthew 24:4, Jesus gave them the very first sign — the wake-up call that we have arrived at the end. His answer was direct: “Take heed that no one deceive you.” The phrase “take heed” means look, listen, and pay attention. In other words, Jesus was saying, “Watch closely — this matters.” And what was the sign? Worldwide deception. Jesus Himself identified deception as the number-one indicator that we’ve come to the end of the age. — Rick Renner

I encourage you to pay careful attention to the tugging and pulling of the Holy Spirit in your heart. He prompts you, tugs at your heart, and pulls on your spirit to get your attention. He is a gentleman — He doesn’t force you to obey Him! Sometimes His tugs may even be so gentle you almost miss them. But if you develop your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and His gentle guidance, He will lead you exactly where you need to go!
— Rick Renner
Want to go deeper?
Suggested Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:1; Romans 8:14; Psalm 32:8

I encourage you to pay careful attention to the tugging and pulling of the Holy Spirit in your heart. He prompts you, tugs at your heart, and pulls on your spirit to get your attention. He is a gentleman — He doesn’t force you to obey Him! Sometimes His tugs may even be so gentle you almost miss them. But if you develop your sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and His gentle guidance, He will lead you exactly where you need to go!
— Rick Renner
Want to go deeper?
Suggested Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:1; Romans 8:14; Psalm 32:8

During the intertestamental period, there was a common end-times teaching that matches well with what Jesus said of the Last Days:
At the very end of the age, hordes of demonic spirits will be released into the earth to influence society. Their goal is clear: to move people off a well-worn, safe, moral path and push them in an entirely new direction.
This won’t happen overnight — it will happen through gradual deception, causing people to discard the morals of the past and replace them with new ideas, even labeling them as progressive.
That is what deception is: making what is dangerous feel acceptable, and making what is wrong seem right.
— Rick Renner

Friend, a new year is a fresh opportunity to walk in God’s plans for your life.
“Father, I thank You for my friend, and I pray that You will make this year a year of new beginnings. Lead them by Your Spirit, open the right doors, and give them the courage to step into every opportunity You have prepared. Fill them with fresh faith to believe You for big things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
If you would like someone to agree with you in prayer for a fresh start this year, call 1.800.742.5593 or email [email protected]. Our prayer team would be honored to stand with you.
— Rick Renner

When the disciples asked Jesus for a single sign of the End Times, He gave them more than twenty, and when you get alone with the Lord, that’s what happens. You ask one question, and He answers it but then reveals so much more!
Additionally His answers are unmistakably clear. They asked, “Lord, what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
He answered, “You’ll know you’re there when deception begins to permeate society.”
— Rick Renner

When Jesus said of the temple in Jerusalem, “Not one stone will be left upon another,” it must have sounded impossible. That temple was enormous! Even today, when you stand by the retaining walls in Jerusalem, the stones are massive — it’s hard to imagine them ever being thrown down.
Yet in 70 AD, exactly as Jesus said, the temple was destroyed, and today those fallen stones are still there, lying at the base of the walls. They stand as a silent but powerful testimony that what Jesus says always comes to pass.
Those stones are a prophetic declaration that everything Jesus spoke in Matthew 24 will happen — just as He said.
— Rick Renner

Did you know Jesus gives an invitation to every believer?
In Revelation 2-3, He says again and again: “To him who overcomes….”
That means Jesus never pictured you as a victim.
He sees you as a champion, a conqueror, someone who rises above the chaos of life with the supernatural help of the Holy Spirit.
And Jesus never calls you to do something without giving you the power to do it.
You can overcome.
You will overcome.
It is your calling, your inheritance, and your identity in Christ.
— Rick Renner
Want to go deeper?
Suggested Bible Reading: Revelation 2-3; Revelation 3:21

RICK RENNER – BIOGRAPHY

FULL NAME: Richard “Rick” Renner
BORN: December 30, 1957 (age 66)
BIRTHPLACE: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
CURRENT BASE: United States (relocated from Moscow in 2022)

EDUCATION & EARLY LIFE:

• Grew up in a Christian home in Oklahoma

• Studied at Oral Roberts University

• Developed early passion for Greek New Testament studies

• Licensed to preach at age 18

MINISTRY TIMELINE:
1970s-1980s: Began pastoral ministry in United States
1991: Responded to call to missions in former Soviet Union
1992: Moved to Riga, Latvia with wife Denise and three young sons
1990s-2000s: Established multiple churches across former USSR
2000s-2020s: Built extensive media network including TV stations
2022: Relocated international headquarters from Moscow to United States

FAMILY:

• WIFE: Denise Renner (married 1979) – Co-minister, author, speaker

• SONS: Paul Renner, Philip Renner, Joel Renner

• All three sons work in family ministry

• GRANDCHILDREN: Multiple grandchildren

ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDED:

1. Rick Renner Ministries (International outreach)

2. Moscow Good News Church (Megachurch in Russia)

3. Good News Association of Pastors (Network of thousands of churches)

4. TEOS TV (24/7 Christian television network in Russian language)

5. Rhema Moscow (Bible training center)

WRITING CAREER:

• Published first book in 1990s

• Most famous work: “Sparkling Gems from the Greek” (2003) – 2-volume devotional with over 1 million copies sold

• Has written commentary on every book of New Testament

• Books translated into multiple languages including Russian, Spanish, German

• Writes daily devotional content for website and social media

RECOGNITIONS:

• Recipient of honorary doctorate

• Featured speaker at major Christian conferences worldwide

• Regular guest on Christian television networks

• Influential voice in charismatic/Pentecostal circles

UNIQUE TEACHING METHODS:

1. Uses color-coded Greek New Testament system he developed

2. Incorporates archaeological and historical research

3. Personal stories from 30 years in mission field

4. Practical application of ancient texts to modern life

5. Emphasis on original Greek meanings

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Known for meticulous research and preparation

• Early riser (often studies before 5 AM)

• Maintains rigorous writing schedule

• Collects rare Greek texts and research materials

• Enjoys classical music and history

CURRENT ROLES:

• Primary Bible teacher for Rick Renner Ministries

• Host of “Rick Renner Today” television program

• Contributing writer for various Christian publications

• Conference speaker internationally

• Mentor to younger ministers

LANGUAGES:

• English (native)

• Russian (fluent from 30+ years in former USSR)

• Studied ancient Greek and Hebrew

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY:
“The Bible is our only foundation. When we understand what it really says in the original language and historical context, it transforms how we live, pray, and face challenges.”

CONTACT/FOLLOW:

• X (Twitter): @RennerRick

• Website: Renner.org

• Instagram: @rickrennerministries

• Facebook: /RickRennerMinistries

SIGNATURE TEACHING SERIES:

• “A Life Ablaze” (on Holy Spirit)

• “These Were Not Ordinary Men” (apostles)

• “The Price of Power” (cost of discipleship)

• “Dreams and Visions” (spiritual encounters)