John Osteen
John Hillery Osteen (August 21, 1921 – January 23, 1999) was an American pastor who founded Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. His television program ran for 16 years and was broadcast to millions in the U.S. and nearly 50 countries weekly.
John Osteen | |
|---|---|
| Title | Founder and senior pastor, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas |
| Personal | |
| Born | John Hillery Osteen August 21, 1921 Paris, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 1999 (aged 77) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Religion | Non-denominational Christianity (Word of God movement) |
| Spouse | Emma Jean Shaffer (divorced) Dolores (Dodie) Pilgrim
(m. 1954) |
| Children | 6, including Paul Osteen and Joel Osteen |
| Occupation | Pastor, author, televangelist |
| Church | Lakewood Church |
| Senior posting | |
| Period in office | 1959–1999 |
| Website | lakewood |
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