- Attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas with Mike Huckabee.
- Son of Jimmy, a Baptist minister, and Dot, a high school librarian. Rick was raised in Ukiah, California and graduated from Ukiah High School in 1972. His sister, Chaundel, is married to Saddleback pastor Tom Holladay. His brother, Jim C. Warren, died in 2007.
- Received a Bachelor of Arts degree from California Baptist University in Riverside, California; a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1979) in Fort Worth, Texas and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.
- Launch of his magazine, "The Purpose Driven Connection". (March 2009)
- New York Times Best Selling Author.
- Evangelical pastor and author.
- Founder of Saddleback Church in Southern California in 1980.
- Father, with Kay Warren, of three adult children (Amy Warren, Josh Warren and Matthew Warren) and four grandchildren.
- Ex-father-in-law of Agatha Warren.
- Release of his book, "The Purpose-driven Life: What On Earth Am I Here For?". (2002)
- Release of his book, "God's Answers to Life's Difficult Questions". (2006)
- Release of his book, "The Purpose Driven Church: Growth Without Compromising Your Message & Mission". (1995)
- Release of his book, "The Purpose of Christmas". (2008)
- Release of his book, "God's Power to Change Your Life". (2006)
- Host of Daily Hope podcast and radio show.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content