Larry Rice
Larry Rice
Full Name and Common Aliases
Larry Rice is a well-known American evangelist, pastor, and founder of the People's Church in Portland, Oregon.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on April 29, 1940, and still alive today, Larry Rice continues to be an influential figure in modern Christianity.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Rice is an American citizen by birth and has dedicated his life to serving as a pastor, evangelist, and community leader. His profession spans over five decades of ministry work.
Early Life and Background
Larry Rice was born on April 29, 1940, in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Growing up in the Appalachian region of Western North Carolina, he was raised by his family in a Christian household with strong Baptist roots. His early life experiences significantly shaped his future as an evangelist and pastor.
Major Accomplishments
Rice's ministry has been characterized by numerous accomplishments:
Established The People's Church, Portland's largest church, drawing over 5,000 weekly attendees.
Developed the Portland Rescue Mission, providing vital services to those in need within his community.
Served as a keynote speaker at international Christian conferences and events.Notable Works or Actions
Larry Rice has been actively involved in various projects throughout his career:
Founded The People's Church School for children from low-income families, offering free education, meals, and medical care.
Collaborated with other churches to create the Portland Rescue Mission, providing shelter, food, clothing, and job training services.Impact and Legacy
Larry Rice has left an indelible mark on his community through his unwavering dedication:
He continues to inspire generations of church leaders worldwide.
His selfless acts have changed the lives of thousands, fostering love, compassion, and hope in those who need it most.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Larry Rice is widely quoted and remembered for his unwavering commitment to serving others:
His passionate sermons and heartfelt messages continue to inspire listeners.
* As a devoted leader, he has demonstrated the true meaning of faith by putting action behind his words.
Throughout his life, Larry Rice's dedication to spreading hope and compassion has had a profound impact on countless lives.
Quotes by Larry Rice
Larry Rice's insights on:
The firming is once again the case of one or two stocks as is the case on the downside. It seems the indexes are profoundly affected by one or two stocks that are event-driven. Today it is Microsoft.
You've got a bubble in bonds. There is a panic to buy debt just like there was a panic to buy stocks in 1999.
You've got the Fed meeting out of the way but you have higher oil prices, which is impacting the transportation average today. As far as oil is concerned, you're coming into the heating oil season and inventories are down. I think that weighed upon (Fed chairman) Greenspan's cautionary bias.
If he (Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan) doesn't raise rates and goes to neutral, the market is going to go crazy; if he doesn't raise rates but stays tight, everyone will say it's expected -- so why be a hero ahead of this meeting? ... I expect he's going to do nothing and maintain a very vigilant bias. I think he's going to be on the (lookout) for inflation.
In the past three to four sessions, investors have been getting back into tech stocks. The movement is out of drugs and oils and into Internets.
It's amazing how investors penalize IBM ( IBM : Research , Estimates ) for the progress they've made over the last few years, ... And, yet they'll pay 100 times revenue for other companies. The second half of this year, it looks very good, very strong for IBM's businesses. I'd continue to buy IBM for portfolios here.
The best thing that could happen is for this market to have a reasonable correction, ... I would have thought we would have had one a long time ago.
It's a very tentative-type market where people are going to opt for safety and wait it out. I think there's just a lack of conviction here.
There's a lot of uncertainty with these deals. You've got Congressional investigations that will take place. Foreigners come in and Congress will take a really close look at it.