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Family Man! Comedian! Author! Humanitarian! Motivational Speaker! Teacher! Church Planter!These are all words that best exemplified Roosevelt Hunter's persona!Roosevelt was born on November 30, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan. He married Eileen Victorino on June 6, 1993. The Hunters had two beautiful children; Trinity Joy and Israel David who have become the "small wonders" of their lives. Having grown up the son of a Baptist minister in ‘Motown', he understood the struggles of the Urban Lifestyle and has fought against the invitations of drug dealers and war lords. Roosevelt's story from ‘worst to first' has become a personal favorite to thousands around the world and has inspired many to greatness. Roosevelt had the awesome privilege of being mentored by Pastor David Wilkerson in New York City, Pastor Denny Duron in Shreveport Louisiana, Dr. Mark Rutland at Southeastern University, and Dr. Billy Graham world Evangelist. He had hands laid on him for blessing and impartation by Dr. David Cho, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and Evangelist Rinehart Bonke. Throughout his humanitarian travels he met Alan Keys, Donald Trump, Kirk Franklin, Bishop Eddie Long and Oprah Winfrey. Roosevelt once said, "Influence and inspiration are key ingredients for a life of determination and excellence". Over 16 years, Roosevelt was an international communicator and humanitarian in over 27 different countries sharing a message of love, hope, and redemption. He flew nearly 2 million air miles speaking to churches, corporations, universities, non-profit organizations and professional athletes. His ability to coach people and engage hearts caused him to become one of the most sought after communicators in America. Roosevelt's entrepreneurial spirit will challenge you to live life at the highest possible level! Roosevelt was blessed with a unique ability to teach the practical truths of God's Word to both young and old. His humor transcended racial and denominational walls for years as he attempts to ‘tickle the oyster in order to grab the pearl'. His heart was always leaned towards this "Exile Generation" and drove him to speak at over 120 retreats, 100 youth camps, and 80 youth conventions. For nearly 5 years Roosevelt Hunter partnered with Dr. Mark Rutland at Southeastern University where he also attended school - Southeastern is the fastest growing private university in America - and was staff Evangelist for Victory Church with Pastor Wayne Blackburn. Victory is one of the largest mega-churches in Lakeland Florida. Roosevelt continued to travel full time to the Nations bringing reconciliation as he shared the Good News of the Gospel and serves the less fortunate. He Founded and was President of World Passion and Over the Top Communications. He was a keynote speaker for Promise Keepers and occasionally toured and spoke for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also spoke to world wide viewing audience of TBN. Roosevelt's Personal Points of Passion were teaching the word, being an active part of his local church community, serving the less fortunate, missions, exercising, boating, biking, drinking organic tea, and hanging on the beach with his family. On August 10, 2009 Roosevelt Hunter slipped into eternity. Roosevelt's funeral was held on Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at Victory Church in Lakeland, Florida. CLICK HERE for more information about Roosevelt's homegoing. |