Joel Osteen is senior pastor to the 30,000 members of Lakewood Church, the largest church in America according to Forbes and Outreach. The church, soon to be renamed Lakewood International Center, will move into the newly renovated 18,000-seat worship complex at Houston's Compaq Center in early 2005 in order to facilitate its rapid growth. Joel's #1 rated inspirational television program by Nielson Media Research is seen worldwide in 100 million households on ABC Family, BET, PAX, and CNBC Europe and Australia, among others.Joel Osteen, a native Houstonian, has committed his life to serving and helping every person, regardless of background and economic status, to achieve their fullest potential. Having started Lakewood's television ministry, Joel worked side-by-side with his father, Pastor John Osteen, for 17 years, and took Lakewood's positive message of hope to over 100 million households throughout the United States.
Joel and Victoria Osteen, along with the entire Lakewood family, are focused like never before on meeting the needs of the Houston community and providing ministries and services that impact every area of life. While their commitment to the local community is strong, Lakewood's international commitment is also increasing. While supplying much needed resources, services and materials to the victims of the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina and Rita, Lakewood is also impacting the lives of people in over 100 countries. In addition, Lakewood's television ministry takes the hope found in a personal relationship with Jesus to millions worldwide.
There is a new generation rising at Lakewood Church - A Generation Without Limits. Joel and Victoria Osteen are proven leaders for this generation - a generation that believes with God all things are possible!
