Rick Warren (born 1954) is an American pastor and author who founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, in 1980. His book "The Purpose Driven Life" has sold over 50 million copies.
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Rick Warren (born 1954) is an American pastor and author who founded Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, in 1980. The church grew to become one of the largest and most influential megachurches in America. His book "The Purpose Driven Life" has sold over 50 million copies, making it one of the bestselling Christian books of all time. Warren pioneered the seeker-sensitive church model and has been influential in global health initiatives, particularly the PEACE Plan addressing poverty, disease, and illiteracy. He retired from Saddleback in 2022 after 42 years of ministry.