Last Updated: 27 Mar, 2024 | Views: 310
Age: 63
Profession: Author
Other Profession(s): Pastor
Famous For: Founded The Lakewood Church Women's Ministry In 2003
Higher Education: University of Houston
Net Worth: $100 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Victoria Osteen was born on 28th March 1961 and has served as co-pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, since 2003. She is Joel Osteen's wife and John Osteen's daughter-in-law. Her mother, Georgine Iloff, taught Sunday school at the nearby Church of Christ, where her father served as a deacon, and Osteen grew up attending the church. The University of Houston is where Osteen studied psychology while working in her mother's jewelry store. Joel Osteen came into the jewelry store to buy a new watch battery in 1985 while she was working there.
Victoria Osteen Career:
• Victoria Osteen founded Lakewood Church Women's Ministry in 2003, where she is currently co-pastor. She will be featured in a live Internet stream and on a one-hour program broadcast on Daystar Television Network.
• Victoria Osteen also appears regularly on Houston radio station 89.3 KSBJ. The Bridge, a shelter for battered women, and Feed the Children are also among the organizations she supports.
• Her teachings conflict with Jesus' idolatry, which is self-interested and materialistic.
Victoria Osteen Book Publishing
The Simon & Schuster Company published Osteen's first book in October 2008, entitled Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole. The book debuted at number 2 on the New York Times Bestsellers list. The initial printing of Love Your Life was one of the largest by a US publisher in 2008.
Simon & Schuster's Little Simon imprint published Osteen's children's books in January 2009. A five-year contract with Simon & Schuster covers 13 books for children, including a Bible.
Victoria Osteen Personal Life
Victoria Osteen (née Iloff) married Joel Osteen on April 4, 1987, and they became co-pastors of Lakewood Church. There are two children in the family.
Victoria Osteen Unknown Facts:
Victoria Osteen has always shown contagious energy and passion for life. Victoria is a native Houstonian who studied at the University of Houston while working in her family's jewelry business.
Victoria Osteen is a mother of two and a wife who inspires women who balance responsibilities inside and outside the home. Her mission is to empower women, children, and families to grow strong with a solid foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.