Religious Leaders born on March 5

Take a focused look at the religious leaders born on March 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1963 Joel Osteen

  Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, and author, best known as the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, which is one of the largest Christian congregations in the United States. Renowned for his positive messaging and widely broadcast sermons, Osteen has also published several best-selling books on faith and personal growth. [bio]