Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author known for his televised sermons and best-selling books. He is a prominent figure associated with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement, emphasizing faith and positive thinking to achieve success and well-being. Osteen's ministry reaches a large audience through television, books, and online platforms.
In 1921, John Osteen, Joel Osteen's father, was born. He later founded Lakewood Church.
In 1933, Dolores ("Dodie") Pilgrim, Joel Osteen's mother, was born.
On March 5, 1963, Joel Scott Osteen was born. He is now known as an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author.
In 1981, Joel Osteen graduated from Humble High School in Humble, Texas.
In 1982, Joel Osteen returned to Houston after leaving Oral Roberts University and founded Lakewood's television program.
In 1983, Joel Osteen was ordained through his father's church.
On April 4, 1987, Joel Osteen married Victoria Iloff, who later became co-pastor of Lakewood Church.
In January 1999, Joel Osteen's father, John Osteen, died of a heart attack.
On January 17, 1999, Joel Osteen preached his first sermon.
In 1999, John Osteen, Joel Osteen's father, passed away.
In 2002, some of Joel Osteen's siblings, including Paul, were involved in full-time ministry.
In 2003, Lakewood Church acquired the Compaq Center, former home of the NBA Houston Rockets and the AHL Houston Aeros.
Since 2004, Joel Osteen and his wife have hosted Night of Hope events, as well as their annual stadium event called "America's Night of Hope", both in the U.S. and around the world.
On October 14, 2007, 60 Minutes ran a segment on Joel Osteen titled "Joel Osteen Answers His Critics," during which Michael Horton criticized Osteen's message as heresy.
In 2008, during a Fox News interview, Joel Osteen indicated that he believed Mormons were Christians and revealed he had not studied the religion.
In 2011, Joel Osteen and Lakewood Church were sued by the band the American Dollar for copyright infringement.
In 2012, a judge ruled in favor of Joel Osteen in the copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the band the American Dollar.
During August 2017, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Joel Osteen faced criticism for not immediately opening Lakewood Church as an emergency shelter. The church later stated it was inaccessible due to severe flooding.
On August 15, 2018, the City of Houston and Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed a day in honor of Lakewood and Joel Osteen's assistance in rebuilding efforts across the Houston area after Hurricane Harvey.
In 2018, Joel Osteen hosted an event at Lakewood Church in collaboration with rapper Kanye West, called Sunday Service, which was attended by 17,000 people and streamed online.
In 2021, Lakewood Church paid back the $4.4 million CARES Act loan it had received.
In December 2023, Lakewood Church retired their 19-year debt from a $100 million construction loan.
On February 11, 2024, a woman with a history of mental health issues entered Lakewood Church and began firing an AR-15 rifle. She was killed by off-duty police officers, and her son was critically injured. Another man was wounded.
In 2025, Dolores ("Dodie") Pilgrim, Joel Osteen's mother, is expected to pass away.
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