Mega Church Pastor Joel Osteen

Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, was a congregation of 6000 back then; today, just 10 years later, it’s a church of 45,000.

Joel’s television program is the highest-rated religious program in the United States and is seen in 100 countries. His books sell millions of copies and his live events fill stadiums.

Fans adore his positive-thinking messages; critics say he’s more self-help guru than Gospel preacher. Sheridan Voysey caught up with Joel Osteen at the recent Hillsong Conference.