Early Life and Education of Paula White: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Paula White, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Paula White-Cain is a prominent American televangelist and key figure within the Independent Charismatic movement. She is known for her apostolic leadership and her advocacy of prosperity theology, a doctrine that teaches financial blessing is a result of faith and obedience to God. White has gained significant influence and notoriety through her television ministry and her role as a religious advisor to political figures.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

April 20, 1966: Paula White's Birth

On April 20, 1966, Paula Michelle White-Cain, née Furr, was born. She is an American televangelist, apostolic leader, and proponent of prosperity theology.

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1984: Converted to Christianity

In 1984, while living in Maryland, Paula White converted to Christianity at the Damascus Church of God and claimed to have received a vision from God shortly after.

1985: Marriage to Dean Knight

In 1985, Paula White married Dean Knight, a local musician, after becoming pregnant a year after converting to Christianity.

1987: Meeting Randy White

In 1987, Paula White met Randy White, an associate pastor, at Damascus Church of God in Maryland.

1989: Divorce from spouses

In 1989, Paula White and Randy White both divorced their spouses.

August 23, 2007: Randy White announces divorce

On August 23, 2007, Randy White announced that he and Paula White were divorcing. According to reports, the divorce was amicable, and they remained friends.