Joel Osteen
Joel Osteen | |
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Osteen in 2016 | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Joel Scott Osteen March 5, 1963 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | John Osteen (father) Dolores Pilgrim Osteen (mother) |
| Alma mater | Oral Roberts University |
| Relatives | Paul Osteen (brother) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Non-denominational Christianity, Charismatic Christianity, Word of Faith |
| Church | Lakewood Church |
| School | Humble High School |
| Senior posting | |
| Post | Senior pastor (1999–present) |
| Website | Official website |
Joel Scott Osteen (/ˈoʊstiːn/ OH-steen; 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.