Past Events
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Photos: (Left to right, top row) Bishop Xavier Eikerenkoetter is inducted into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers; a group shot features the moment Xavier is being honored as he sits among the distinguished group of the 2024 recipients followed by a smaller, close-up of Xavier. A photo of Xavier in the hall where Rev. Ike’s portrait will soon hang with so many portraits of distinguished past recipients, and Xavier after his induction ceremony with his Aunt Katy Posey and his Mother, Rev. Mrs. Ike/Eula Dent Eikerenkoetter. (Bottom), a scene from the Hall of Honor Ceremony when Reverend Ike was Inducted, and Xavier’s Mother, Rev. Mrs. Ike/Eula Dent Eikerenkoetter, and wife Annette Eikerenkoetter, with Bishop Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Presiding Minister Hillside International Truth Center and UNITED Church in Beaufort, SC., who attended both ceremonies with friends and family.
04.11.2024
Induction Ceremony | Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College
Rev. Ike Legacy is excited to announce that Bishop Xavier Eikerenkoetter was inducted into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers in the Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers and Laity on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The Board of Preachers honors clergy of multiple Christian and global religious traditions who exemplify personal devotion, spiritual civility, keen intellect, and a commitment to faith, bearing witness to various forms of social justice, equality, and human rights. Watch the Ceremony.
04.11.2024
Hall of Honor Ceremony | Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College
Reverend Frederick Eikerenkoetter was commemorated by including his Oil Portrait in the Morehouse College International Hall of Honor during the Annual Nonviolent World House Assembly at 7:00 pm EST in the Crown Nave of the Chapel. Watch the Ceremony.
Event Archives
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04.14.2024
Guest Appearance and Book Signing at Hillside International Truth Center, Atlanta, GA
Xavier Eikerenkoetter was honored to be a special guest speaker during the April 14th Sunday Service and enjoyed meeting everyone and signing his recently published book, Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, co-written with Mark Victor Hansen.
During the service, Xavier shared his father's powerful philosophy, presenting clear evidence that God is in us and what that means for our lives.
Watch the Sunday Service MESSAGE with Bishop Xavier Eikerenkoetter using the button below!
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04.07.2024
Guest Appearance and Book Signing at Universal Truth Center, Miami Gardens, FL
Xavier Eikerenkoetter was honored to be a special guest speaker during the April 7th Sunday Service and enjoyed meeting everyone and signing his recently published book, Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, co-written with Mark Victor Hansen.
During the service, Xavier shared that we are individual souls whose heavenly and earthly journeys have woven an intricate pattern of Being within us. Around us is a powerful matrix of spiritual alliances that is all too often invisible to our limited senses.
Through careful examination of his father’s biography, Xavier Eikerenkoetter explained how his father’s journey to abundance can illuminate our understanding and help unlock our unlimited potential as spiritual beings on the physical plane.
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03.06.2024
PODCAST: DR. WILLIE JOLLEY’S WEALTHY WAYS PODCAST, EPISODE 230
The Incredible Life of Reverend Ike
In this episode, Dr. Willie Jolley interviewed motivational speaker Mark Victor Hansen, founder and co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and the son of the late Reverend Ike, Xavier Eikerenkoetter. Mark and Xavier discuss their new book, Reverend Ike - An Extraordinary Life of Influence, and tell the remarkable story of how Reverend Ike transformed his life from poverty to wealth.
About the show: Hall of Fame motivational speaker and best-selling author Dr. Willie Jolley discusses strategies for success in business and life. Dr. Jolley interviews some of the industry's best and brightest wealth-building professionals in the industry.
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02.11.2024
CELEBRATION OF BLACK EXCELLENCE IN NEW THOUGHT
In honor of Black History Month, Senior Minister, and Spiritual Director Reverend Dr. Kevin Kitrell Ross, better known as “Rev. Kev,” and Unity of Sacramento celebrated and honored Rev. Ike for Black Excellence in New Thought. The topic was one of Rev. Ike’s most popular teachings, titled “Get Your ‘But’ Out of the Way,” In this powerful lesson, Rev. Ike empowers you to “Stop making excuses, start believing in yourself, and use your mind power to create the life you want!
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01.28.2024
PODCAST: THE GOD SHOW WITH PAT MCMAHON
EPISODE 297: What do you get after selling millions of copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul? Another best seller & a profile of the flamboyant Rev. Ike written by his son Xavier & Mark Victor Hansen
Xavier Eikerenkoetter, Mark Victor Hansen, and Crystal Dwyer Hansen sat down for a chat with host Pat McMahon to discuss their new book, Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence. Together, they explore “just what was it that happened to Rev. Ike” that led him to become the hugely charismatic and mesmerizing orator and preacher who was adored by millions, and so much more.
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01.15.2024
PODCAST: SOUL TALK WITH KUTE BLACKSON
EPISODE 327: The Secrets To Creating Radical Prosperity And Abundance With Mark Victor Hansen And Xavier Eikerenkoetter
Mark Victor Hansen and Xavier Eikerenkoetter joined Kute Blackson to explore prosperity and abundance.
The interview covered various topics, from Reverend Ike’s timeless teachings on personal growth and joyful living and beyond. Xavier discusses understanding Reverend Ike’s approach to prosperity and abundance, the impact of the father’s presence on one’s self-worth, and what it was like to be Rev. Ike's son! Together, the group explored A million ways to make a million, the truth about Karma, and more.
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12.19.2023
BOOK LAUNCH LIVE STREAM MARATHON
Co-authors Xavier Eikerenkoetter & Mark Victor Hansen participated in a day-long livestream event with host Ken Walls and many other special guests to celebrate the launch of their new book, Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence.
Watch the video to learn more about the new book, and more about Rev. Ike’s life and work directly from those who knew him best and those whose lives have been forever changed by learning to accept the God within themselves and applying his powerful teachings of joy, prosperity and abundance to their lives.
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11.28.2023
REVEREND IKE RESOURCE CENTER GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY
United Church, Beaufort, South Carolina
ABOUT THE EVENT
At 11:00 am on November 28, 2023 a gathering of people from all walks, unified by the impact of Reverend Ike in their lives, joyously celebrated the groundbreaking of the future Reverend Ike Resource Center, dedicated to his legacy of life-changing ministry.
Use the ink below to learn more about the ceremony and Reverend Ike Resource Center!
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11.28.2023 - 12.3.2023
NAPOLEON HILL INSTITUTE PROSPERITY SUMMIT 2023
“Sow & Reap ABUNDANCE With Reverend Ike”
Napoleon Hill and Reverend Ike’s The Greatest Minds Illuminate Your Path to Prosperity!
An exciting panel of experts, leaders, and other professionals who have discovered abundance in their lives and businesses using the “secrets” they have learned from the master teachings of Napoleon Hill and Rev. Ike, including Rev Ike’s son, Xavier Eikerenkoetter, and Mark Victor Hanson, co-authors of the forthcoming book Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, who were also presenters.
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11.08.2023
TAKE BACK YOUR MIND WITH MICHAEL BECKWITH
The Promise of Prosperity with Mark Victor Hansen and Xavier Eikerenkoetter
Michael Beckwith, host of Take Back Your Mind, chatted with Mark Victor Hansen and Xavier Eikerenkoetter, co-authors of Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, the compelling biography on the iconic evangelist and New Thought pioneer who rose from abject poverty in the Jim Crow South to live a life of affluence while leading millions to unprecedented financial success, independence, and joyful living.
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11.06.2023
A WISDOM CIRCLE ON REV. IKE’S TEACHINGS
Hosted by Rev. Barbara Tilley and Evan InlawThe Rev. Ike “Study Group” along with “Encouraging Word” ministry teamed up with Rev. Ike Legacy and Soul Streams to host a “Meet the Authors” Zoom session with Xavier Eikerenkoetter and Mark Victor Hansen, authors of the forthcoming book Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence.
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11.05.2023
UNITY CHURCH IN SACRAMENTO
Special Guest AppearanceUnity Church in Sacramento welcomed Xavier Eikerenkoetter and Mark Victor Hansen, authors of the forthcoming book Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence to be their special guest speakers at Unity Church in Sacramento at the 10:30 a.m. Service.
For those of you who were unable to attend or simply wish to relive the experience, Unity Church graciously uploaded a recap video of the service to their YouTube channel, so you can immerse yourself in the powerful moments and the joyous atmosphere!
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11.02.2023
THE CARL NELSON SHOW
Radio Interview with Xavier EikerenkoetterOn November 2, 2023, folks tuned in to a live broadcast on @ woldcnews.com and wolbbaltimore.com. The show featured an on-air conversation between the show host, Xavier, and the audience, who are encouraged to call in and participate.
Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as host of Washington DC’s latest daily newsmaker radio program.
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10.24.2023
BREAKTHROUGH WALLS
Podcast Interview with Ken WallsThis Episode of Breakthrough Walls with Ken Walls podcast featured an interview with Xavier Eikerenkoetter and Mark Victor Hansen, co-authors of Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence.
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10.03.2023
MEN ON TUESDAYS
Hosted by Hillside United Network InternationalXavier Eikerenkoetter and Mark Victor Hansen, co-authors of the forthcoming book Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence, shared a behind-the-scenes look at Rev. Ike's life and teachings during a special session of Men on Tuesdays hosted by Hillside United Network International.
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11.18.2022 -11.22.2023 (EXTENDED! THRU APRIL 2024)
THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE EXHIBITION
Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism, and Popular Culture
PHOTO ALBUM
Xavier and Annette Eikerenkoetter, Rev. Ike’s son and daughter-in-law, and Eula Eikerenkoetter, Rev. Ike’s wife, attended the opening of Spirit in the Dark at the Smithsonian Institute’s Earl W. and Amanda Stafford Center for African American Media Arts (CAAMA) gallery.
The exhibit, featuring Reverend Ike, examines Black religious life through a selection of photographs from the Johnson Publishing Company, publisher of Ebony, Jet, and Negro Digest.
The opening event was a deeply meaningful and moving experience for all. Please enjoy the photos!
New book from Rev. Ike Legacy!
Reverend Ike: An Extraordinary Life of Influence
by Mark Victor Hansen (Author), Xavier Eikerenkoetter (Author), Bob Proctor (Foreword)
Just who was Reverend Ike? Why do millions of people of all ages, religions, and backgrounds tune in to hear his timeless teachings on life, love, hope, and how to live their best lives?
Explore the extraordinary life of Reverend Ike, his miraculous experiences and achievements, and how his understanding of the profound promises of abundant life through his insightful interpretation of the Bible led him to the transformative principles that have helped millions achieve financial success, independence, and joyful living.
Available now — it’s a beautiful gift too!
