Myles Munroe was born in Nassau, Bahamas in 1954 and has been a lifetime resident of the Bahamas. He has degrees in fine arts, education and theology from Oral Roberts University (1978), a Master’s degree in administration from the University of Tulsa (1980), and he has been awarded a number of honorary doctoral degrees. He has also served as an adjunct professor of the Graduate School of Theology at Oral Roberts University. His wife, Ruth Munroe is copastor with him at BFMI. He has a son Chairo (Myles Jr.) and daughter Charisa.

Today, Dr. Munroe is a pastor, teacher, administrator, author and motivational speaker. He travels throughout the world as a speaker addressing governments, businesses, and church congregations. He personally addresses over 500,000 people each year on personal and professional development, and he receives hundreds of invitations every year to speak worldwide. Munroe has appeared on Benny Hinn's This Is Your Day program, where he spoke about the Kingdom of God. YouTube - Rediscovering the Kingdom - Part 12 of 12

Munroe places a great emphasis on the Kingdom of God and believes that the whole Bible, along with the message of Jesus, revolved around the kingdom and not a religion. He has said, "My vision, is wrapped up in one statement: I exist to transform followers into leaders. My philosophy is, trapped in every follower is a leader. My belief is, if that person is placed in the right environment, the leader will manifest himself or herself."

Myles Munroe is the author or coauthor on over 100 books, study guides, and audio tapes currently in print, and he is a contributing writer for various Bible editions, journals, magazines, and newsletters, such as The Believer’s Topical Bible, The African Cultural Heritage Topical Bible, Charisma Life Christian Magazine, and Ministries Today.

His works cover Christian interpretations of the Kingdom of God as well as guidance on love, sex, family relationships, and finances. His works are written in both English and Spanish. His most popular works include:

• Kingdom Principles: Preparing for Kingdom Experience and Expansion
• Rediscovering the Kingdom
• The Most Important Person on Earth
• Understanding Your Potential
• Waiting and Dating
• The Spirit of Leadership
• The Principles and Power of Vision
• Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer
• Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman
• Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men
• God´s Big Idea
• Overcoming The Crisis
• Principles and Benefits of Change
• Releasing Your Potential

In 1998, Dr. Munroe was awarded the Silver Jubilee Award for providing twenty five years of outstanding service to the Bahamas in the category of Religion.

Also in 1998, Myles Munroe was named to the Queen's Birthday Honours 1998, OBE.

In 2004, he was named the Oral Roberts University Alumnus of the year and has an honorary doctorate from them.