Bo Sanchez facts for kids

Eugenio Isabelo Tomas Reyes Sanchez Jr. (born July 11, 1966), known as Bo Sanchez, is a Filipino author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He is also a Catholic lay preacher, which means he teaches about faith even though he is not a priest. People sometimes call him the "Preacher in Blue Jeans." He started a group called the Light of Jesus Family and a gathering called The Feast.

Early Life and Education

Bo Sanchez was born on July 11, 1966. His parents, Eugenio Sr. and Pilar Sanchez, lived in Caloocan, Philippines.

Family's Faith Journey

His parents often took him to prayer meetings. They started attending a group called the Upper Room Prayer Group in 1978. Later, they began their own prayer group, the Light of Jesus, at their home in Quezon City. The very first meeting of the Light of Jesus was on September 9, 1980.

Schooling and Studies

Bo Sanchez studied at Ateneo de Manila University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy there. He also started studying for a Masters in Theology but did not finish it. This was because his work in ministry became very busy.

Ministerial Work and Community

Bo Sanchez gave his first talk on September 16, 1989, when he was 13 years old. This was during the second prayer meeting of the Light of Jesus group.

Helping the Elderly

In 1996, he started a special place called Anawim. This facility helps take care of elderly people who have been abandoned. It is located in Rodriguez, Rizal.

Awards and Recognition

Bo Sanchez has received many awards for his work. In 2006, he won the Ten Outstanding Young Men award in the Philippines.

Founding the Light of Jesus Family

He is the founder of the Light of Jesus Family, a religious community in the Philippines. By 2016, this community had about 35,000 members. These members are in the Philippines and other countries around the world.

The Feast and Kerygma Conference

Through the Light of Jesus Family, he started two important gatherings. One is the annual inspirational event called Kerygma Conference, which is now known as Feast Conference. It began in 2006. The other is a weekly fellowship and worship gathering called "The Feast". This gathering happens in over 200 places in the Philippines and other parts of the world.

Truly Rich Club

Bo Sanchez also created the Truly Rich Club. This is an online group where members get advice on how to invest their money. They learn about investing in the stock market.

Media Presence

He hosted a daily radio program on Radio Veritas. He also co-hosted Kape at Salita on DZMM and TeleRadyo from 2018 to 2021.

Personal Life

Bo Sanchez is married to Marowe Sanchez. They got married in 1998. They have two sons together.

Television Appearances

Bo Sanchez has appeared on several television shows.