Joel Osteen

Joel Scott Osteen is an American televangelist, pastor, author, and businessperson based in Houston, Texas. His career was inspired by his father, who encouraged him to preach, only for him to decline because he wanted to work behind the scenes. It wasn’t until 1999 that he decided to go for it and do his first sermon. Osteen has a different style to his sermon preparation, which involves memorizing his lines and listening to himself on tape.

He did not just become a preacher but he also published books, including Your Best Life Now, followed by Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list. The success he has now is because of his hard work and passion for writing. His wallet has not been hurting for cash for a while now, and he has no plans of getting a money loan any time soon.