Heidi Gayle Baker is a Christian missionary, itinerant speaker, and the CEO of Iris Global, a Christian humanitarian organization. She is the author of several books on Christian spirituality.
Biography
Heidi Gayle Farrell was born to James Moies Farrell and Glenetta Betty Farrell, née Schacht (1930-2015), an English teacher. She grew up in Southern California, becoming a Christian after hearing a Navajo preacher’s message while volunteering on a Choctaw reservation. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Vanguard University, and a PhD in systematic theology from King’s College London (1995).
Age
Heidi Gayle Baker was born on August 29, 1959.
Education
Baker attended the Vanguard University where she obtained a Bachelors and Masters degree in Art. In 1992 she got her PhD at King’s College London, UK
Family
She met Rolland Baker, the grandson of missionary H. A. Baker, in 1979. They married six months later in 1980; they left for the mission field two weeks after that. They were ordained as ministers in 1985.
Heidi Baker Ministries
In 1980 the Bakers founded Iris Global, a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to charitable service and evangelism, particularly in developing nations.
After twelve years ministering in Asia, they left in 1992 to do their PhD’s at King’s College London, UK. In 1995 they started a new ministry to the poor and homeless children in Mozambique. Beginning with nothing, within a matter of months they were given a dilapidated orphanage in Maputo with 80 children. From there, the ministry has expanded to include well-drilling, free health clinics that service the poor and sick, feeding programs, primary and secondary schools, cottage industries and now over 5000 churches in Mozambique and a total of over 10,000 churches in over 20 nations.
There are multiple ‘bases’ with Bible schools, as well as community outreaches and top-ranked public schools. In September 2008 Iris Ministries started a well digging project in Northern Mozambique. Their ministry is known for its reports of miracles, and in September 2010 the Southern Medical Journal published an article presenting evidence of “significant improvements” in auditory and visual function among subjects exhibiting impairment before receiving prayer from the ministry.
Originally from Southern California, the Bakers are now based full-time in Pemba, Mozambique. They also travel to various places around the world to share their story, and to teach about God’s love and what love in action looks like. The core value and message of the Bakers ministry is God’s love.
Candy Gunther Brown, professor of religious studies at Indiana University, has called the Bakers “among the most influential leaders in world Pentecostalism.”
Heidi Baker Books
- Compelled By Love
- Always Enough
4. Expecting Miracles: True Stories of God’s Supernatural Power and How You Can Experience It
5. Reckless Devotion
6. Beautiful One
7. Daily Insights to Birthing the Miraculous
8. Living Under Water
9. Living from the Presence Leader’s Guide
Heidi Baker Net Worth
Heidi Baker estimated net worth is $ USD 5 Mil
Social Media
You can follow Heidi on the following social media platforms:
Instagram: @drheidibaker
Twitter: @DrHeidiBaker
YouTube: Heidi Baker Ministries
Facebook: Heidi Baker
Frequently Asked Questions About Heidi Baker
1. What did Heidi Baker do?
In 1980, the Bakers started Iris Global, a charity that helps people and spreads Christian teachings, especially in poorer countries. In 1995, the Bakers moved to Mozambique to start a new project that takes care of kids who don’t have parents.
2. Does Heidi Baker have a PhD?
She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Vanguard University and got her PhD from King’s College (University of London). There’s a documentary called Compelled by Love: The Film that came out on January 5th, 2014, telling the life story of Rolland and Heidi Baker, with narration by Reinhard Bonnke
3. How old is Heidi Baker now?
She is 64 years old. Heidi was born on 29 August 1959
4. Is Heidi Baker a pastor?
Yes, she is a pastor. She is married to Rolland Baker, the grandson of missionary H. A. Baker. They married in 1980; they left for the mission field two weeks after that. They were ordained as ministers in 1985.
5. Does Heidi Baker have kids?
Yes, she and her husband, Rolland have a daughter named Crystalyn Baker.
6. What nationality is Heidi Baker?
She is an American.
7. When was Heidi Baker born?
29 August 1959 in Laguna Beach, California, USA.
8. How did Heidi Baker meet her husband?
The couple met at a small charismatic church in Dana Point, and got married six months later.