The World’s Wealthiest Pastors

Published on 09/14/2021
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Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen is one of the most famous (or infamous) modern pastors in America and perhaps worldwide. When he came of age, Osteen was passed the holy torch by his pastor father. Since he became an influential figure in American culture, Osteen has been occasionally criticized for pushing prosperity theology, which maintains that Christians should be rewarded financially for being pious. While Osteen’s net worth is staggering, being more than $40 million, his personal finances don’t touch those of his wife’s, whose net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.

Joel Osteen

Joel Osteen

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Kenneth Copeland

Next up we have Kenneth Copeland, a televangelist that has become something of a meme thanks to his wild and often ridiculous performances. He is also one of the most controversial and immoral televangelists of modern times. His crimes include persuading his massive following that COVID-19 could be cured through prayer, refusing to hand Haitians their fundraised cash, as well as claiming exemption on a private jet of his that cost $3.6 million. His net worth comes to around $26.5 million.

Kenneth Copeland

Kenneth Copeland

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