Joel Osteen is the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Many of his sermons are posted on internet sites and the Lakewood Church has its own video streaming service.
Fast Facts:
1. Born: March 5, 1963 in Houston, Texas
2. Lakewood Church: averages 47,000 attendees at weekly services
3. Married to Victoria Osteen, who is his co-pastor
4. Joel Osteen autored the #1 New York Times bestseller, "Your Best Life Now"
5. His television ministry is the most watched inspirational program in the United States
6. Never graduated seminary school
7. TV show broadcasted in over 100 nations
8. Nickname: The Smiling Preacher
