Joel Osteen

Inside The Megachurch Accused Of Closing Its Doors During Harvey

Lakewood Church waited days before offering shelter to Houston-area flood victims.
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Joel Osteen's Houston Megachurch To House Displaced When 'Shelters Reach Capacity'

A representative from the church, which seats 16,800, says it never closed its doors.
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Joel Osteen's Houston Megachurch Blasted For Closing As Thousands Are Displaced

The 16,800-seat church announced on Facebook that it was "inaccessible due to severe flooding."
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What It's Like Being The First Black Pastor At Joel Osteen's Megachurch In Texas

Pastor John Gray opens up about his relationship with Pastor Osteen and their "different expressions."
By Lisa Capretto, OWN

The Heartbreaking Loss Joel Osteen Endured Days After His Fateful First Sermon

"I thought, 'What are the coincidences of me speaking the last Sunday of his life?'"
By Lisa Capretto, OWN

What We Fail To Do When We're Chasing Our Dreams

Pastor Joel Osteen explains why gratitude is the missing key to success.
By Lynn Okura, OWN

The False Promise Of The Prosperity Gospel: Why I Called Out Joel Osteen And Joyce Meyer

When I was a kid I could tell the difference between the kids who wanted to be my friend from the kids who were my friends so that they could play with my toys. Joel and Joyce are the latter. They preach a twisted form of Christianity that teaches obedience, giving and faith as a way to get things from God.
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