John Osteen

John Osteen
TitleFounder and senior pastor, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas
Personal
Born
John Hillery Osteen

(1921-08-21)August 21, 1921
DiedJanuary 23, 1999(1999-01-23) (aged 77)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
ReligionNon-denominational Christianity (Word of God movement)
SpouseEmma Jean Shaffer (divorced)
Dolores (Dodie) Pilgrim
(m. 1954)
Children6, including Paul Osteen and Joel Osteen
OccupationPastor, author, televangelist
Organization
ChurchLakewood Church
Senior posting
Period in office1959–1999
Websitelakewood.cc

John Hillery Osteen (August 21, 1921 – January 23, 1999) 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.