Joel Osteen Net Worth; How Rich is the American Televangelist?

Joel Scott Osteen has an estimated net worth of $40 million. Osteen is an American preacher, televangelist, author, and the leader of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.

In October 3, 1999 Osteen took over from his father as pastor of their church; Lakewood church after his father passed away. Prior to this role he had preached only once. Osteen had instead spent 17 years as part of the production crew for Lakewood’s church television program. The church’s service is now broadcasted to more than 100 countries worldwide.

In December 2006, Osteen was named one of the “ten most fascinating people.” He received awarded as the most inspirational Christian in the United States that same year.

Osteen’s main source of income is the sale of his books. He does not receive anything from the $70 million annual budget of the Lakewood church. Your Best Life Now, Osteen’s first book, sold more than 5 million copies. He expected to make a cool $13 million from his second book, become a better you. Osteen reportedly makes $55 million from the sales of his books and related merchandise.

Joel contends that having a lot of material prosperity should not make one feel guilty. He believed that doing this would be disrespectful to God. Instead, one should give thanks and praise.

STATISTICS

Source of Wealth:
Writing, Evangelical Preachings
Age:
56
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Marital Status:
Married (Victoria Osteen)
Full Name:
Joel Scott Osteen
Nationality:
American
Date of Birth:
March 5, 1963
Occupation:
Televangelist, Author
Education:
Oral Roberts University, Humble High School
Children:
2 (Jonathan, Alexandria)
EARNINGS & FINANCIAL DATA
Earnings 2010
Asset 2010Value of the vacant lot near his former Tanglewood home
$1,100,000
Asset 2010Value of his former Tanglewood home which he kept after moving to Houston, Texas
$2,900,000
Asset 2010Value of his River Oak mansion when he moved to Houston, Texas
$10,500,000
Earnings 2007
Royalties 2007Advance payment for his lucrative book deal
$13,000,000