Joyce Meyer
Joyce Meyer (1943-present) survived an abusive childhood to become an influential evangelical leader and founder of one of the world’s largest Christian ministries.
In 1976, after receiving a message from God, Meyer began teaching a Bible class. In 1980, she became an associate pastor at a St. Louis church and five years later, established her own ministry. Originally called Life in The Word, the name was changed to Joyce Meyer Ministries in 2003.
The non-denominational ministry is headquartered in Fenton, Mo., and she serves as president. Its programs range from radio and television programs to stadium-filling conferences internationally. Meyer also is the author of nearly 100 books.
Joyce Meyer Ministries is part of the prosperity gospel movement, which teaches that God wants to bless followers -- though not exclusively financially. It’s also how she defends her own wealth and what critics have called a lavish lifestyle.
In 1976, after receiving a message from God, Meyer began teaching a Bible class. In 1980, she became an associate pastor at a St. Louis church and five years later, established her own ministry. Originally called Life in The Word, the name was changed to Joyce Meyer Ministries in 2003.
The non-denominational ministry is headquartered in Fenton, Mo., and she serves as president. Its programs range from radio and television programs to stadium-filling conferences internationally. Meyer also is the author of nearly 100 books.
Joyce Meyer Ministries is part of the prosperity gospel movement, which teaches that God wants to bless followers -- though not exclusively financially. It’s also how she defends her own wealth and what critics have called a lavish lifestyle.
Joyce Meyer
Daniel chapter 3 shares the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who, because of their faith in God, refused to worship a statue of the king of Babylon. Their protest infuriated the king so much that he ordered them to be thrown into a fiery furnace that was heated seven times hotter than usual. In fact, the furnace was so hot it burned up the men who threw them inside of it!
Now, here’s the part I want you to see: The Bible says that the three men were bound and thrown into the furnace, but when the king looked in, he saw four unbound men walking around in the fire (see Daniel 3:23-25). Who was the fourth man? Who freed them from bondage and rescued them from death? The One who never leaves us nor forsakes us (see Deuteronomy 31:8).
So, if you are thrown into a fiery furnace—a sudden crisis or ongoing challenge you think you just can’t stand any longer—Jesus will be there with you. And in His presence, you will have peace and the strength you need to do whatever you need to do. --Joyce Meyer; Joy Meyer Ministries; God Is with You in the Fire
Now, here’s the part I want you to see: The Bible says that the three men were bound and thrown into the furnace, but when the king looked in, he saw four unbound men walking around in the fire (see Daniel 3:23-25). Who was the fourth man? Who freed them from bondage and rescued them from death? The One who never leaves us nor forsakes us (see Deuteronomy 31:8).
So, if you are thrown into a fiery furnace—a sudden crisis or ongoing challenge you think you just can’t stand any longer—Jesus will be there with you. And in His presence, you will have peace and the strength you need to do whatever you need to do. --Joyce Meyer; Joy Meyer Ministries; God Is with You in the Fire
Joyce Meyer – $8 million
The 78-year-old leader of a generous suburban St. Louis, Mo., flock is sitting pretty on MORE than just a mound of moolah — she also has a $23,000 marble toilet! Although her ministry has claimed this “commode” is actually a piece of tax-exempt furniture, jolly Joyce ALSO owns a $10 million private Gulfstream IV jet to whisk her to several multimillion-dollar homes, as well as a $107,000 silver Mercedes sedan and a $53,000 Lexus SC sports car.
“There’s no need for us to apologize for being blessed,” says the humble child of God. -National Enquirer 2.17.22
The 78-year-old leader of a generous suburban St. Louis, Mo., flock is sitting pretty on MORE than just a mound of moolah — she also has a $23,000 marble toilet! Although her ministry has claimed this “commode” is actually a piece of tax-exempt furniture, jolly Joyce ALSO owns a $10 million private Gulfstream IV jet to whisk her to several multimillion-dollar homes, as well as a $107,000 silver Mercedes sedan and a $53,000 Lexus SC sports car.
“There’s no need for us to apologize for being blessed,” says the humble child of God. -National Enquirer 2.17.22
Regarded as one of the few female pastors to reach the levels of success she has, Joyce Meyer has made a definitive name for herself in the American Charismatic Christian community, especially among women. As of 2021, her net worth has been marked at $8-$10 million, with most of her wealth coming from her self-authored books, her Life In The Term ministry, and her television show called Enjoying Everyday Life which began airing on WGN TV and BET in 1995. She later founded Joyce Meyer Ministries, which spreads her teachings on Christ through daily TV shows, devotionals, podcasts, and conferences worldwide. She is especially recognized for attending these international conferences in her $10 million private Gulfstream IV private jet, something she has in common with other celebrity pastors. - The Richest 12.14.21
September 19, 2019: Christianity Today: Benny Hinn Renounces His Selling of God’s Blessings. Critics Want More.
The US Senate launched an investigation of Hinn, along with Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Paula White, and Eddie Long in 2007. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), then chair of the Senate Finance Committee, was shocked by the lavish lifestyles of American prosperity preachers, and expressed concern the IRS wasn’t doing its job enforcing existing rules against excessive compensation for leaders of religious nonprofits.
The US Senate launched an investigation of Hinn, along with Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Paula White, and Eddie Long in 2007. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), then chair of the Senate Finance Committee, was shocked by the lavish lifestyles of American prosperity preachers, and expressed concern the IRS wasn’t doing its job enforcing existing rules against excessive compensation for leaders of religious nonprofits.