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Joel Osteen Ministries
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Pastor Osteen of Joel Osteen Ministries has taken his fathers Church and made it grow in every area of ministry.
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The Church has become the largest, fastest growing and most diverse congregation in America today with over 38,000 attending weekly services. Born March 5, 1963 he is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church located in Houston, Texas. He is married to Victoria Osteen, who serves as co-pastor. |
Joel Scott Hayley Osteen was featured as one of Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People of 2006",and was named "Most Influential Christian in America" in 2006 by The Church Report.
His second book, Become a Better You, was released in October 2007 with a first printing of three million copies.
Born in Houston, Texas, Joel Osteen married Victoria L. Iloff on April 4,1987. They have two children, Jonathan and Alexandra. Joel, son of John and Dodie Osteen, is one of six children. His elder siblings, Paul, Lisa, Tamara and his younger sister April, are also involved in full-time ministry. Joel's half-brother Justin, does missionary work out of New York.
Joel's father, John Osteen, a
former Southern Baptist pastor...
...who became Charismatic in the late 1950s, founded Lakewood Church on Mother's Day, 1959. Osteen's father developed Lakewood into a body of approximately 6,000 members with an active television ministry, crusades, conferences, missionary support and food distribution. He died of a heart attack in 1999.
After 17 years with his father producing the church's television program, Joel succeeded his father on October 3, 1999 as pastor of Lakewood Church, which now is Joel Osteen Ministries.
Joel had only preached once in his life, the week before his father's death. Today, Lakewood Church services, led by Pastor Osteen, are seen in over 100 nations around the world.
Joel Osteen's first book, Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential, was released in October 2004. In December 2006, he was named one of the year's "Ten Most Fascinating People" by Barbara Walters.
Presently, Joel Osteen and several Lakewood Church team members travel across the nation, presenting programs in large stadiums to the public. The event titled "A Night of Hope," includes worship music led by the church's music ministry, a testimony by Joel's mother Dodie and a sermon from Pastor Osteen.
In 2007, Joel Osteen Ministries expanded its tour to include stops in several other countries, including Canada, England, Northern Ireland and Israel.
Osteen released his second book,
entitled Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day in October 2007 under Simon & Schuster publishing, which has also topped the New York Times Best Sellers List.
Pastor Osteen told Larry King the new book will focus more on relationships and not getting stuck where we are in life. "Just my basic message of becoming all God's created you to be," he added.
Pastor Osteen says that he chooses to focus on the goodness of God rather than sin. In answer to questions raised over why he does not include many Bible verses in his books, he says that he sees himself as more of a life coach. Osteen explains that he tries to teach Biblical principles in a simple way, emphasizing the power of love and a positive attitude.
Joel Osteen Ministries received much criticism from many in the Evangelical community, after a 2005 appearance on Larry King Live, when he did not clearly affirm that Jesus Christ is the only way a person can reach Heaven. He stated repeatedly that only God knows a person's heart, but that as a believer in the Christian faith he believes in an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
In late 2006, Osteen again
appeared on Larry King Live...
...and clarified his prior statement, saying he does in fact believe a personal relationship with Christ is the only way to Heaven.
On the December 23, 2007 edition of Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace brought up criticisms of Osteen's lack of Scripture reference in his sermons, as well as his hesitancy to discuss sin as an integral part of life. Osteen responded: "And I am ultimately trying to do that, but I'm trying to teach people how to live their everyday lives, and so I do focus on it, probably not as much as some people would like."
 Joel Osteen has also received criticism for his lack of formal theological training. Pastor Osteen has received a Bachelor of Arts degree in television production but did not study Bible or religion in college, and has never attended a theological seminary. |
But besides all that, Joel Osteen Ministries commitment to the local community is strong and his international commitment is also increasing. While supplying much needed resources, services and materials to the victims of the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina and Rita, Joel Osteen Ministries is also impacting the lives of people in over 100 countries.
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Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week Hardcover By Joel Osteen / Faith Words |
| The title comes from research that shows people are happiest on Fridays. Pastor Joel Osteen writes how we can generate this level of contentment and joy every day of the week. Known as a man who maintains a constant positive outlook in spite of circumstances, Osteen has described this message as a core theme of his ministry. Combining his personal experiences with scriptural insights and principles for true happiness, he shows readers how every day can hold the same promise and opportunities for pure joy that they experience at five o'clock on Friday. Osteen has committed to aggressively promote this book on his worldwide television program, website, and direct mail. |
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Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week, Audiobook, Unabridged, CD By Joel Osteen Ministries / Hachette Audio |
| Unabridged audio CD; approximately 540 minutes; 8 CDs. | |
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Your Best Life Begins Each Morning: Devotions to Start Every New Day of the Year By Joel Osteen Ministries / FaithWords |
| When the alarm clock sounds, do you greet the dawn with a grimace or a smile? Even if burdens weigh you down, Osteen's 365-day devotional will help you start your day with an uplifting tone. Choose to face each morning with faith and expectancy---it's your prescription for positive living! 384 pages, 4" x 6" hardcover from Faithwords. | |
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It's Your Time By Joel Osteen / Free Press |
Best-selling author Osteen believes that God has given you everything you need to change your life---and shows you how to use that power to strive beyond your limits. Using compelling examples from the Bible and popular culture, he offers a plan for thriving in challenging circumstances based on faith, restoration, belief in yourself, and lifting others. |
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Become a Better You By Joel Osteen / Free Press |
| God didn't create you to be average, but to excel! Weaving biblical lessons and personal stories, Osteen guides readers on a groundbreaking journey of self-discovery. Take seven simple yet profound action steps that will help you realize the better things you were born for . . . your unique purpose and destiny! 379 pages, softcover from Free Press. | |
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Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential By Joel Osteen / FaithWords |
In Your Best Life Now Joel Osteen reassures you that living life to your fullest potential is within your reach. He explains how your journey to a brighter future begins with these seven steps:
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Hope For Today, New Living Translation, Hardcover, Red Letter Edition, Ribbon Marker By Joel Osteen Ministries / Free Press |
| 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Lakewood Church, which was founded in 1959 by Joel's parents, Pastors John and Dodie Osteen. To commemorate this impressive milestone, Joel has compiled the Osteen Family Bible. The Bible features special lead-in paragraphs throughout, with Joel pointing out special passages and meanings of particular sections. This will be an incredible keepsake for the millions of supporters who love Joel, and for avid readers of the Bible.
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Daily Readings From Your Best Life Now: 90 Devotions for Living at Your Full Potential By Joel Osteen Ministries / FaithWords |
| Achieve your full potential every day with guidance from this 90-day devotional! Following up on his phenomenal bestseller, Pastor Osteen offers you 100 days of motivational thoughts, inspirational messages, and Scripture verses to strengthen your faith in God, in others, and yourself. Overcome obstacles and experience a life blessed with health, abundance, and victory! | |
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It's Your Time, Daily Readings By Joel Osteen Ministries / Free Press |
| In Daily Readings from It's Your Time, pastor and bestselling author Joel Osteen helps you turn every day into an opportunity for a better life as you incorporate messages of hope and faith into everything you do. This 90-day devotional provides new approaches for transforming your life, centering around five encouraging themes--It's Time to Believe, It's Time for Favor, It's Time for Restoration, It's Time to Trust, and It's Time to Stretch. It's Your Time! | |
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Every Day A Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week, Largeprint, Hardcover By Joel Osteen Ministries / Faith Words |
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