Rick Joyner heads MorningStar Ministries (also known as MorningStar Publications and Ministries), which he cofounded with his wife Julie Joyner in 1985. He is also the founder, executive director, and senior pastor of MoringStar Church based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. He has five children: Anna, Aaryn, Amber, Ben, and Sam.

He also oversees MorningStar's School of ministry, Fellowship of Ministries, and Fellowship of Churches. He edits The MorningStar Journal and The MorningStar Prophetic Bulletin. The purpose of his ministry is the biblical mandate of Matthew 24 as well as a commitment to equip future leaders and work in relationship with current leaders to prepare and strengthen the church for the last days. This organization has several branches in North Carolina.

Joyner is also a well-known author of more than thirty books, including his best-selling The Final Quest series. He is a highly sought-after speaker at international conferences. A number of his books are about the prophetic ministry in the modern church, including several books based on heavenly revelations he has himself received, always stressing that no prophetic revelation can contradict scripture. Morningstar publishes a Prophetic Journal edited by Joyner quarterly, and his ministry is also known for their conferences and worship music.

Recently, MorningStar purchased part of the Heritage USA complex (originally established by Jim Bakker), including the Heritage Grand Hotel, which is being refurbished as a conference center and ministry base. The complex has been renamed.

Joyner's organization often has been confused with Morning Star International, a denomination of churches led by founder Rice Broocks. Hence Broocks' organization recently changed its name to Every Nation.