Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence

The unlikely and sometimes harrowing journey of an iconic evangelist, known to millions as simply Reverend
Ike, will draw you into his remarkable story of rising from extreme poverty and leading millions of poor Blacks
to unprecedented financial success, independence, and joyful living by understanding the profound Biblical
promises of prosperity.
Lovingly known by his ardent and enthusiastic followers as Reverend Ike, Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II touched
millions of lives. He presented people with a new way to think about themselves, about life, and about all
the riches of health, happiness, joy, love, success, prosperity, and money that could be theirs—if they only
understood the principles that he had come to understand. These were the very transformational principles he
taught to the hungry hearts, souls, and minds who showed up at his church meetings, workshops, and radio
or TV broadcasts each week.
Ike’s early life was full of family drama, opposition, and extreme poverty. Still, he refused to follow the prevailing
belief—even within his own family and community—that Black people were here to suffer. Rev. Ike embodied
his work and his purpose to raise others up to a better life. In truth, he was a perfect example of the power of
faith in action. He overcame the odds by rising above obscurity and transforming himself to a place of great
significance.
Around the world, individuals were touched in countless ways and lifted out of poverty, anger, hopelessness,
and depression. As Ike’s ministry grew, his calling captured the attention and devotion of millions. Compared
frequently to the internationally revered Reverend Billy Graham, Reverend Ike became one of the most widely
known and heard inspirational prosperity teachers of his generation.