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John Osteen
American pastor (–)
John Osteen | |
|---|---|
| Title | Founder and senior pastor, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas |
| Born | John Hillery Osteen ()August 21, Paris, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, () (aged&#;77) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Emma Jean Shaffer (divorced) Dolores (Dodie) Pilgrim &#; &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 6, including Paul Osteen and Joel Osteen |
| Occupation | Pastor, author, televangelist |
| Religion | Non-denominational Christianity (Word of God movement) |
| Church | Lakewood Church |
| Period in&#;office | – |
| Website | |
John Hillery Osteen (August 21, – January 23, ) 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.
Life and work
Osteen was born in Paris, Texas.[1] He earned a bachelor's degree from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and a master's degree from