• Joel Osteen is an author and senior pastor of the Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. His televised Christian ministry broadcasts reach over 100 nations around the world.Lakewood Church: About Joel and Victoria Osteen

• 1. Name: Joel Scott Hayley OsteenNNDB: Joel Osteen
  2. Born: March 5, 1963NNDB: Joel Osteen
  3. Birthplace: Houston, TexasNNDB: Joel Osteen
  4. Literary genre: Self-help
  5. Occupation: Pastor, author
  6. Pastor of Lakewood Church
  7. Term: 1999 - presentNNDB: Joel Osteen
  8. His wife Victoria Osteen is co-pastor of the Lakewood Church

• Career

  Joel Osteen is the son of Pastor John Osteen. John Osteen founded the Lakewood Church in Houston in 1959.Houston Press: Power House, Page 2 (April 4, 2002) Joel produced his father's weekly TV broadcasts for 16 years before succeeding him as pastor in 1999.Houston Press: Power House, Page 3 (April 4, 2002) Houston Press: Page 4 (April 4, 2002)

• Victoria Osteen Trial

  In August 2008, Joel Osteen's wife Victoria was taken to court regarding an alleged altercation that occurred before a 2005 Continental Airlines flight.Houston Chronicle: Jurors hear very different versions as Osteen trial opens (August 7, 2008)

  A flight attendant, Sharon Brown, claimed that Victoria Osteen assaulted her over "spilled liquid" on Osteen's first-class seat. Though Osteen maintained that she never harmed Brown in any way, Brown argued that Osteen became "increasingly agitated" over the spill.The Associated Press: Flight attendant says Osteen's wife acted like a diva (August 7, 2008)

• Notable Books

  • 2004: Your Best Life Now
  • 2007: Become a Better You

Categories