Joel Osteen is the senior pastor of the Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Many of his sermons are posted on internet sites and the Lakewood Church has its own video streaming service.Joel Osteen Ministries: About Pastors Joel & Victoria He is known for running a super church that gathers in a large stadium with an average attendance of 38,000 people each week.
Belief of the Church
The Lakewood Church led by Joel Osteen believes that there is one God who exists as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and that the entire Bible was inspired by God. The church believes in the crucifixion, that baptism is a symbol of cleansing, and that communion is an act of remembering. The belief is that every Christian should grow with Jesus and as children of God, are capable of overcoming darkness and experiencing light.Joel Osteen Ministries: What We Believe
Joel Osteen on the Gospel
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Father is Pastor John Osteen
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Married to Victoria Osteen, who is his co-pastor
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The Smiling Preacher
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Never graduated seminary school
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Joel Osteen authored the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Your Best Life Now
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Lakewood Church averages 38,000 attendees at weekly services
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Lakewood Church is located at the 16,000 seat Compaq Center
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His television ministry is the most watched inspirational program in the United States
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TV show broadcasts in over 100 nations
