Mike Bickle is an American Christian author, speaker, and theologian. He is best known for being the founder of the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Kansas City, Missouri, a 24/7 prayer ministry that has been continuously running since its inception in 1999. Bickle has been involved in the Christian ministry since the 1970s and has focused on issues of prayer, worship, and spiritual growth. His teachings often emphasize the end times, prophetic ministry, and the bride of Christ. He has written several books on prayer, Christian living, and eschatology, aiming to strengthen the spiritual lives of believers. Mike Bickle's contributions have had a significant influence on charismatic and evangelical Christianity.