Beliefs

Rick Warren is one of the most influential pastors in this country. His book "The Purpose Driven Life" is known as the best-selling nonfiction book of all time, with 50 million copies published. The congregation he has led for 42 years, Saddleback Church, has more than 30,000 members in 14 locations in southern California.

In the runup to the biggest theological fight of his life this week, Rick Warren has issued a public apology to “Christian women.”

The Rev. Rick Warren has delivered thousands of messages asking for a spiritual response during his 42 years as founding pastor of Saddleback Church in Orange County, California.