Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen
Osteen preaching at Lakewood Church in July 2016
Personal
Born
Joel Scott Osteen

(1963-03-05) March 5, 1963 (age 61)[1]
ReligionNon-denominational Christianity, Charismatic Christianity, Word of Faith
Spouse
(m. 1987)
Children2
Parent(s)John Osteen (father)
Dolores Pilgrim Osteen (mother)[2]
SchoolHumble High School
Alma materOral Roberts University
RelativesPaul Osteen (brother), Lisa Osteen (sister)
Organization
ChurchLakewood Church
Senior posting
PostSenior pastor (1999–present)
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Joel Scott Osteen (born March 5, 1963) is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author based in Houston, Texas, United States. Known for his weekly televised services and several best-selling books, Osteen is one of the more prominent figures associated with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement.[3][4][5]

  1. ^ "Joel Osteen | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica". February 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Obituary: Pastor John H. Osteen". Houston Chronicle. January 26, 1999. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved November 12, 2007.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Bowler, Kate (2013). Blessed : a history of the American prosperity gospel. New York. ISBN 978-0-19-982770-1. OCLC 841172074.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  5. ^ Romano, Lois (January 30, 2005). "'Smiling Preacher' Builds a Huge Church". Washington Post.

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