Biography Of Morris Cerullo

Morris Cerullo is a world-renowned evangelist and the president of Morris Cerullo World Evangelism, which was founded in 1961.

He has been traveling to the developing nations of the world for over seven decades. He has ministered in 93 nations, in over 400 cities, on 7 continents, where he has ministered to millions. He has dedicated his life to helping hurting people and currently travels more than 250,000 miles every year to minister healing and salvation to the world.

The Early Days

Dr. Morris Cerullo was raised in a Jewish Orthodox orphanage in New Jersey until the age of 14 1/2 when he gave his life to Christ.

By 15 years old he was preaching three to four times per week in local churches. At 17 years old, he received a scholarship and graduated from the the New York Metropolitan Bible School in Suffern, New York. He also holds two honorary doctorates from Florida Beacon College and Oral Roberts University.

After eight years of ministry, he went on his first overseas missions trip to Greece, and his international ministry was born.

Daughters of Miriam Jewish Orphanage

The Vision to Reach the World

Morris realized that the key to reaching the world was to train Nationals to reach their own people. This vision and specific call from God has resulted in millions of Christian ministers being raised up to reach their nations.

He has accomplished this goal by conducting Schools of Ministry around the world. Nationals with a heart to learn and lead come to be trained so that they can then go on to impact the lives of others through the ministering of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Fruit of His Labor

The fruit of Dr. Cerullo’s efforts has circulated the globe and will forever be cherished by the millions of lives he has touched. Here is a brief list of over 70 years of ministry:

In 1974, Helpline TV program was developed.

In 1976, 80,000 (mostly black South Africans) showed up to witness the miracle-working power of God.

In 1977, countless people in India were healed and saved by the all-powerful Word of God.

In 1987, and estimated 300,000 French-speaking Africans attended a crusade where more than 50 deaf people were healed.

In 1999, over 32 African nations attended a meeting in Lagos, Nigeria.

In 2002, Dr. Cerullo established the World Prayer Center in San Diego.

In 2011, Victory Today television program was launched.

In 2014, Dr. Cerullo mobilized 2,000 churches, and trained 18,000 Nationals.

In 2017, The Legacy Center was approved to be built in San Diego, CA.

Through his ministry, Dr. Cerullo has seen the Gospel transform nations.

Love for Israel

For over 56 consecutive years, Dr. Cerullo has traveled to the Holy Land with a passion for God’s chosen people.

In 1967, God spoke to Dr. Cerullo and said, “Son, now is the time to turn your eyes to the Middle East and begin to work for My people, Israel.”

In 1968, Dr. Cerullo began his first campaign of reaching out to the Jewish population in Israel.

In 1970, he launched a radio ministry that reached millions in nine surrounding nations.

In 1975, he developed a TV special, Masada, which won three Golden Globe awards and generated 200,000 responses.

In the early 1980s, Dr. Cerullo produced and aired three television specials from historic sites in Israel.

Dr. Cerullo continues to travel to Israel every year, ministering the Good News of Jesus. He also provides assistance to churches and ministries so that they can expand their outreach and continue ministering to those in Israel.

Humanitarian Care

MCWE has provided aid to Ethiopia, medical assistance in East Africa, and helped build multiple orphanages in Mexico.

We also provide many scholarships every year to up-and-coming Christian students around the world to attend ministry training classes.

Most recently, Morris and his wife, Theresa Cerullo, partnered with Tommy and Matthew Barnett to build one floor of the Los Angeles Dream Center that houses 200 women who have come off the streets of Los Angeles, out of drugs, human trafficking, and prostitution.

Mama Theresa

Commendations

Dr. Cerullo has been presented with the key to San Diego and other cities in America, as well as having received letters of recognition for the work he has done in America and foreign countries, from mayors, presidents, and other governmental leaders.

He also received the Lifetime Global Impact Award in May 2015. This prestigious award was presented by Oral Roberts University president, Dr. William Wilson, and Assemblies of God general superintendent, Dr. George Wood, at the Empowered21 Global Congress, in Jerusalem, Israel.

Locations

MCWE has offices in San Diego, Dallas, London, Ontario, and Paris and employs over 100 staff members.

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  1. I love all these testimonies Lord and I want duplicated in our Church DOMINUS MINISTRIES INT’L in Jesus name Amen

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