An overview of the childhood and early education of Paula White, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Paula White-Cain is an American televangelist and a key figure in the Independent Charismatic movement. She is known for her advocacy of prosperity theology, a controversial belief that financial blessing and success are God's will for devout Christians. White gained prominence through her television ministry and has served as a religious advisor to prominent political figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump. She has faced scrutiny regarding her finances and theological stances, sparking debate and criticism within and outside the Christian community.
On April 20, 1966, Paula Michelle White-Cain (née Furr) was born. She is an American televangelist and proponent of prosperity theology.
In 1984, while living in Maryland, Paula White converted to Christianity at the Damascus Church of God.
In 1985, Paula White married local musician Dean Knight, after becoming pregnant the year after converting to Christianity.
In 1987, Paula White met associate pastor Randy White at Damascus Church of God in Maryland, which was headed by his father.
In 1989, Paula White and Randy White divorced their spouses.
In 1989, Paula White divorced Dean Knight.
In 1998, the Tampa Christian Center secured property on North Grady Avenue, changed its name to Without Walls International Church, after moving locations three times since 1991.
In 1999, Without Walls International Church reported 5,000 attendees a week, while holding services in an outdoor tent.
In 2002, Without Walls International Church expanded by purchasing the defunct Carpenter's Home Church location in Lakeland, Florida, reporting 14,000 members and 200 ministries.
In 2003, after Darryl Strawberry completed a prison sentence, Paula White became his personal pastor.
In 2004, Without Walls International Church reported a congregation of 20,000, becoming the largest in the area and seventh-largest in the US.
In 2005, Without Walls International Church purchased Carpenter's Home Church for $8 million and renamed it Without Walls Central Church.
On August 23, 2007, Randy White announced that he and Paula White were divorcing. According to The Christian Post, Paula White stated that the divorce was amicable, and they remain friends.
In 2009, Riva Tims dropped the lawsuit she filed against the board of directors, citing a hold harmless clause in her 2009 marital settlement agreement.
In 2009, selling two parcels of land to the city of Lakeland allowed Without Walls International Church for a settlement with the Evangelical Christian Credit Union, modifying the mortgage through 2013.
In August 2011, New Destiny Christian Center began searching for a replacement after the death of Zachery Tims.
On June 20, 2012, Paula White's ex-husband, Randy White, resumed leadership of the Tampa location of Without Walls International Church.
In 2009, the mortgage with Evangelical Christian Credit Union was modified through 2013.
Until September 2014, Without Walls International Church used a remodeled Canada Dry warehouse at 3860 West Columbus Drive as its main sanctuary after purchasing the adjacent property.
At the close of 2014, Jonathan Cain of the rock band Journey finalized his divorce from his second wife and became engaged to Paula White, whom he had seen during his marriage.
On April 27, 2015, Paula White married Jonathan Cain, becoming stepmother to his children.
In June 2016, Paula White was credited by James Dobson for having converted Donald Trump to Christianity.
In 2017, Paula White enthusiastically supported Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
On February 27, 2020, Paula White initiated prayer with President Trump at the African American History Month Reception in the Cabinet Room, leading black leaders to lay hands on him.
In 2024, Paula White mentioned she had owned a condo in Trump Tower in New York for 20 years.
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