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Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, and author, based in Houston, Texas. His televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 million monthly in over 100 countries.
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Joel Osteen | |
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 Osteen preaching at Lakewood Church, August 12, 2018 | |
| Personal | |
| Born | Joel Scott Osteen March 5, 1963 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Religion | Non-denominational Christianity, Charismatic Christianity, Word of Faith |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Victoria Osteen (m. 1987) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | John Osteen (father) Dolores Pilgrim Osteen (mother) |
| School | Humble High School, Texas |
| Alma mater | Oral Roberts University |
| Church | Lakewood Church |
| Senior posting | |
| Post | Senior pastor (1999–present) |
| Website | Official website  |
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American R&B singer and actress Melba Moore is a 4-time Grammy Award nominee and the winner of the 1970 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.
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Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
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Freddie Jackson is an American soul singer. Among his well-known hits are "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Have You Ever Loved Somebody", "Jam Tonight", "Do Me Again", and "You Are My Lady".
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Mathew Knowles is best known for being the former manager of Destiny's Child. He also managed his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. His company, Music World Entertainment, is one of the most renowned, with record sales exceeding 300 million.
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Doreen Bazile is a social worker. She sees many different patients with distinct needs and issues, regarding spirituality and religion, family conflict, loss, grief, bereavement, and more.
