Joel Osteen has been interviewed by Larry King and appeared surprisingly unclear when questioned concerning the gospel and the salvation of those who refused to believe that Jesus is the only way to the Father. There is a greater focus on the reader improving their own life through the application of the steps provided to fulfil personal potential, rather than living a sanctified life of obedience that would both please and glorify God.
The content of his books ‘Your Best Life Now’ and ‘Become a Better You’ reflect that and are similar in format to self help books. Interestingly, he perceives himself as performing the role of a life coach. His weekly broadcast is also seen in almost 100 nations around the world.’ (Joel Osteen’s ministry style is typically upbeat, practical and positive. television market, where it is viewed by seven million Americans each week and more than 20 million each month. His weekly sermon is broadcast into every U.S. According to Nielsen Media Research, Joel is the most watched inspirational figure in America. Each week Joel delivers God’s message of hope and encouragement to more than 38,000 attendees. It is the largest regularly-used worship center in the United States. ‘On Jafter completing $95 million dollars in renovations, Joel moved Lakewood Church into its new 16,000-seat home – the former Compaq Center. Despite the fact that he had neither preached nor attended Bible College, almost immediately prior to his father’s death in 1999, Joel preached his first sermon and became Pastor of Lakewood Church shortly thereafter. Joel did not have a desire to preach, though his father encouraged him to do so, on numerous occasions. So, for seventeen years, whilst his father was in the pulpit, Joel was responsible for producing the Church’s television programme. Before pastoring Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen had a lifelong interest in television production.
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