JOEL OSTEEN—$100 MILLION

Joel Osteen is an American missionary, TV communicator and writer with a net worth of $100 million. Joel Osteen is best known as the pastor of Lakewood church. In 2004, Joel wrote his first book, your best life now. In 2005, Austin began touring 15 cities in the United States to support his work. Joel Osteen has written 15 books throughout his career. Joel Osteen’s book sales, radio programs, public speaking fees and church collections are reported to generate more than $70 million a year.

When asked about this special income, Joel said that individuals should not feel guilty for having a lot of material wealth. On the contrary, he believes that one only needs to thank and praise the wealth bestowed by God. He claims to take no salary from the church. Joel Osteen and Lakewood church pastor Victoria IIoff married on April 4, 1987. The couple have two children. Joel, his wife Victoria Osteen and their two children live in a 17,000-square-foot mansion on the outskirts of Houston, valued at an estimated $10.5 million.