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Who is Joel Osteen?

Televangelists are becoming more popular than ever; since the first televangelists, such as Billy Graham, they have found a way to reach even more people. Joel Osteen is one of those televangelists, and his sermons are seen by more than seven million people each week, while more than 20 million see his sermons on a monthly basis in more than 100 countries. He is the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, which was founded by his late father, John Osteen.

So, do you want to find out more about Joel Osteen, from his childhood to most recent career endeavors, and his personal life as well? If yes, then stay with us for a while as we bring you closer to one of the most renowned televangelists of the present day.

Joel Osteen Wiki: Age, Early Life, Parents, and Education

Joel Scott Osteen was born on the 5th March 1963, in Houston, Texas USA, the son of Dolores and John Osteen, and grew up in Humble, Texas, alongside his five siblings, and where he went to Humble High School, from which he matriculated in 1981. He then enrolled at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, studying radio and television communication, however, he never graduated, so didn’t obtain a degree. Instead, he returned home, where he would set up Lakewood’s television program, helping his father launch a television career. From 1982 to 1999, when his father died from a heart attack, he produced televised sermons of his him.

Career Beginnings

Joel worked behind the stage, particularly as a producer, and though his father encouraged him to produce his own sermons, Joel declined, slating stage fright as the main reason. However, it was on the 17th January 1999 that he succumbed to his father’s wishes, and held his first sermon; his father died just six days later, so automatically, Joel became the new Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church.

Rise to Prominence

Gradually his sermons became more visited, and the number of attendees grew from 5,000 to 43,000, matching Joel’s ambitions. It was in 2003 that the Lakewood Church acquired the Compaq Center, which was the home arena of the National Basketball Association franchise the Houston Rockets, after a 15 month-long renovation period which cost $105 million. The newly formed arena was opened in 2005 to an estimated 56,000 people, which included Rick Perry the Texas Governor, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives.

Joel became more popular year after year, and his sermons can now be seen in more than 100 countries.

An Accomplished Author

Joel has committed his words to paper as well, and has published several books; his first – “Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential” – came out in October 2004, and topped The New York Times Best Seller List. His second book,” Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day”, came out in October 2007, and it also reached No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. Some of his other publications include “Your Best Life Begins Each Morning: Devotions to Start Every Day of the Year“ (2008), “Living in Favor, Abundance and Joy” (2010), Break Out!: 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life (2013), and “Next Level Thinking: 10 Powerful Thoughts for a Successful and Abundant Life” (2018), the sales of which have also helped to increase his wealth.

Joel Osteen Hurricane Harvey Controversy

Joel, although a pastor, has missed a chance to be a real Christian. When Hurricane Harvey hit and much of Houston was flooded, he didn’t open the church doors for those hit by floods and left without home, but instead it took two days for him to make his 606,000 square foot church a shelter from the storm He was heavily criticized for his actions, but he tried to make his way out of this by saying that the church was flooded as well, so he couldn’t let anyone in. Nevertheless, he donated more than $1 million to the community in materials and fabrics for the rebuilding of houses destroyed or damaged in the storm, and was honored by the city itself for his actions.

Joel Osteen Net Worth

Over the years, Joel has become one of the most prominent televangelists, which has only increased his wealth. So, have you ever wondered how rich Joel Osteen is, as of early 2019? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Joel Osteen’s net worth is as high as $50 million, which is quite impressive.

Joel Osteen Personal Life, Marriage, Wife, Children

Joel is quite open about his personal life, and he practices what he preaches. He has been married to Lakewood Church co-pastor Victoria since the 4th April 1987, with whom he a son and a daughter. The family resides in a 17,000 square-foot mansion, bought for $10.5 million, located in River Oaks.

Joel Osteen Internet Fame

Over the years, Joel has become a social media star, especially on Facebook and Twitter, though he is also quite famous on Instagram. His official Facebook page has over 20 million followers, while on Twitter, more than 8.5 million. His popularity on Instagram doesn’t trail much, as he has over 2.5 million fans on this social media network. He has used his popularity on social media to promote his work, and also share details from his personal life, so, if you aren’t already a fan of this prominent televangelist, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to become one, and see what he is up to next, both professionally and personally.