John Osteen

John Osteen was an influential American pastor, best known for his leadership at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 21, 1921, in Paris, Texas, USA, and passed away on January 23, 1999, in Houston, Texas.

Osteen began his career as a Southern Baptist pastor before experiencing a spiritual renewal that led him to embrace charismatic beliefs. In 1959, he founded Lakewood Church, initially known as the Baptist Temple. Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly, eventually becoming one of the largest and most influential megachurches in the United States.

John Osteen gained widespread recognition for his dynamic preaching style and his emphasis on the power of faith and positive confession. He was a proponent of the "Word of Faith" movement, which teaches that believers can access God's blessings through the power of their words and beliefs.

Throughout his ministry, Osteen focused on practical teaching that applied biblical principles to everyday life. He emphasized the importance of personal transformation, healing, and prosperity through faith in Jesus Christ.

In addition to his work as a pastor, John Osteen was also a prolific author, writing numerous books on Christian living, faith, and the power of positive confession. His sermons were broadcast on television and radio, reaching millions of people around the world.

After his passing in 1999, John Osteen's son, Joel Osteen, succeeded him as the senior pastor of Lakewood Church, continuing his legacy of preaching messages of hope, faith, and encouragement to people worldwide. Today, Lakewood Church continues to be one of the largest and most influential churches in the United States, reaching millions of people through its weekly services, television broadcasts, and online ministry.