Reverend Ike
Reverend Ike | |
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| Born | Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II June 1, 1935 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Eula M. Dent |
| Website | www |
Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II (June 1, 1935 – July 28, 2009), better known as Reverend Ike, was an American
Life and career
Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter II was born in
Known popularly as "Reverend Ike," his ministry reached its peak in the mid 1970s, when his weekly radio sermons were carried by hundreds of stations across the United States.[4] He was famous for his "Blessing Plan" – radio listeners sent him money and in return he blessed them. He said radio listeners who did this would become more prosperous. He was criticized[by whom?] for his overt interest in financial remuneration.[citation needed] In 1972, The New York Times described his church service:[5]
“Close your eyes and see green,” the minister exhorted. “Money up to your armpits, a roomful of money and there you are, just tossing around in it like a swimming pool.”
The preacher was the Rev. Frederick J. Eikerenkoetter 2d—better known as “Reverend Ike”—urging several thousand of his devoted parishioners to think positive thoughts.
From the red‐carpeted stage of what was once a Loew's movie palace at 175th Street and Broadway, Reverend Ike evoked giggles from the predominantly black congregation. But they repeated his words obediently during a recent Sunday as, microphone in hand, he sang, “Lots and lots of money, ready for my use, oh yes, it's ready for my use.”[5]
Rev. Ike bought the
Rev. Ike was also the "chancellor" of the United Church Schools, including the Science of Living Institute and Seminary (which awarded him, his wife, and his son Doctor of the Science of Living degrees); the Business of Living Institute (home of Thinkonomics); and other educational projects.[citation needed]
Other activities
Ike made a guest appearance on
In pop culture
In December 2005, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's personal assistant May Pang told Radio Times:[9]
At night he (John Lennon) loved to channel-surf, and he would pick up phrases from all the shows. One time, he was watching Reverend Ike, a famous black evangelist, who was saying, "Let me tell you guys, it doesn't matter, it's whatever gets you through the night." John loved it and said, "I've got to write it down or I'll forget it." He always kept a pad and pen by the bed. That was the beginning of [the song] "Whatever Gets You thru the Night".
Personal life and death
Ike and his wife, Eula M. Dent, had one son,
References
- ^ Science of Living Online.
- ^ a b Lehmann-Haupt, Christopher (July 29, 2009). "Reverend Ike, Who Preached Riches, Dies at 74". The New York Times.
- ISBN 978-0-253-10090-0.
- ^ Norman, Tony (August 4, 2009). "The wretched, venal life of Rev. Ike". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
...in the 1970s. His sermons from the pulpit of the United Church Science of Living Institute in New York could be heard on 1,770 radio and television stations across the country. An estimated 2.5 million people tuned in every week
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
- ^ "United Church: 'The Palace Cathedral'" in New York City Organ Project New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists
- ^ "United Palace Cathedral Gets Landmark Approval, Despite Church Opposition". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
- ISBN 0-8230-8291-1.
- ^ "Whatever Gets You Thru The Night by John Lennon (featuring Elton John)". songfacts.com. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
- ^ giftofmoney (2010-02-04), Bishop Xavier: "Rev. Ike was a liberator of minds!", archived from the original on 2014-07-30, retrieved 2017-04-06
- Huffington Post, July 30, 2009; retrieved December 26, 2011.
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