Joel Osteen - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 05, 1963 |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Joel Osteen's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Leading Lakewood Church, televised sermons, best-selling Christian books |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Joel Osteen is the son of John Osteen, the founder of Lakewood Church, and Dodie Osteen. He attended Oral Roberts University but did not graduate. Osteen initially worked in television production for his father's church before assuming the pastoral role after his father's death in 1999.
Career Highlights
- Became senior pastor of Lakewood Church in 1999
- Lakewood's services attract around 40,000 weekly attendees and have millions of television viewers worldwide
- Authored several best-selling books including 'Your Best Life Now' (2004) and 'Become a Better You' (2007)
- Lakewood Church moved into the former Compaq Center in 2005 after major renovations
Trivia
- Osteen's sermons reach over 100 countries through various broadcast platforms.
- He was included in Barbara Walters' list of the '10 Most Fascinating People' in 2006.
- He avoids focusing on controversial topics in his sermons, instead emphasizing positivity and self-improvement.
FAQs
People also ask
Joel Osteen is 63 years old.
Joel Osteen was born the 5 March 1963.
Houston, Texas, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 5th, 1963, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 5, 1963, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent for the Hula-Hoop, a popular toy that became a cultural phenomenon in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Day of the week: March 5th, 1963 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Walk Like A Man by The 4 Seasons
- #1 UK song: Summer Holiday by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: The Great Escape directed by John Sturges
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