Kenneth Max Copeland (born December 6, 1936) is an American televangelist associated with the charismatic movement. He is the founder of Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. (EMIC), which is based in Tarrant County, Texas. Copeland has also written several books and resources. He preaches prosperity theology and is part of the Word of Faith movement. Copeland has written that parishioners will get a "hundredfold" return on their investment through giving to God.
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Christian nationalist host prays God will “motivate the American people to get out and vote” after Trump tells him “God saved me” because “he wants me to save this country” During a FlashPoint interview that aired September 10, former President Donald Trump suggested to program host Gene Bailey that “God saved me” from an assassination attempt during a presidential campaign rally “because he wants me to save this country for you and for people that think like we do.” Bailey responded later by praying that God would “motivate the American people to get out and vote.” This was at least Trump’s seventh interview on FlashPoint or during the show's affiliated live events between September 2021 and September 2024. Bailey is a right-wing pastor at Trump ally Kenneth Copeland’s Eagle Mountain Church and is the host of Victory Channel’s FlashPoint, a right-wing program that pledges to provide “commentary on current issues from a conservative and prophetic viewpoint.” Bailey, who has called the separation of church and state “a lie,” described his political agenda for the program at a FlashPoint Live event last year, declaring: “We do have an agenda, and that is I am a Christo-fascist, Christian nationalist.” Other right-wing “prophets” and personalities on the show have pushed extreme rhetoric, including prophesying natural disasters in response to Trump’s criminal indictments, suggesting that Trump is anointed and that God will kill his opponents, and framing political developments in the context of a “demonic spin cycle.” (Media Matters 9/13/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
October 10, 2024: Ken Copeland speaking to a Rescue America Tour: “We have every right there is to tell the Devil: ‘You take your hands off this nation! Go register and find out where you’re supposed to go, and go over there and do your God-granted, honorable thing to live in a democratic republic. Hallelujah! That vote is a sacred honor, and that ballot is precious.”
October 29, 2024:Kenneth Copeland Keeps Spreading Christian Nationalist Lies
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In a race they cast as good vs. evil, Christian hard-liners are fired up for Trump
“We have every right there is to tell the Devil: ‘You take your hands off this nation!’” roared televangelist Kenneth Copeland, who put on a U.S. flag jacket and red MAGA hat when he took the stage. The scene could have come from any of the hard-right Christian road shows now barnstorming the country, with a focus on swing states in a razor-close election. Extremism analysts say the tours serve as both a get-out-the-vote juggernaut and a power flex for a Christian supremacist movement that aims to transform the church the same way MAGA did the GOP: by forcing out moderates. Ministers like Copeland preach that Christianity is the bedrock of American identity and should influence all aspects of society, ideas central to Christian nationalism. Speakers urged believers to remove college presidents, mayors, city managers, school boards and anyone else they viewed as an obstacle to Bible-based governance. Bit by bit, they are trying to dismantle the separation between church and state in what extremism monitors warn is a growing threat to pluralistic democracy.
(Washington Post; 10/29/24) READ MORE>>>>>
“We have every right there is to tell the Devil: ‘You take your hands off this nation!’” roared televangelist Kenneth Copeland, who put on a U.S. flag jacket and red MAGA hat when he took the stage. The scene could have come from any of the hard-right Christian road shows now barnstorming the country, with a focus on swing states in a razor-close election. Extremism analysts say the tours serve as both a get-out-the-vote juggernaut and a power flex for a Christian supremacist movement that aims to transform the church the same way MAGA did the GOP: by forcing out moderates. Ministers like Copeland preach that Christianity is the bedrock of American identity and should influence all aspects of society, ideas central to Christian nationalism. Speakers urged believers to remove college presidents, mayors, city managers, school boards and anyone else they viewed as an obstacle to Bible-based governance. Bit by bit, they are trying to dismantle the separation between church and state in what extremism monitors warn is a growing threat to pluralistic democracy.
(Washington Post; 10/29/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Trump attacks undocumented immigrants and other familiar targets at Georgia Tech rally
Former president Donald Trump was back in Georgia Monday for a faith summit and rally just over a week ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election where he faces Vice President Kamala Harris. Georgia’s 16 electoral votes could be crucial to victory, and both candidates and their surrogates have been barnstorming the state in the final days, with major appearances by candidates last week and by surrogates over the weekend. Trump started off his latest visit with a stop at a Powder Springs church for a faith summit featuring evangelical leaders including Paula White, Jentezen Franklin, Jack Graham and Kenneth Copeland. The former president concluded his Monday visit with a rally at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion, near where he debated President Joe Biden in late June before Biden dropped out of the race. (Washington Post; 10/29/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Former president Donald Trump was back in Georgia Monday for a faith summit and rally just over a week ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election where he faces Vice President Kamala Harris. Georgia’s 16 electoral votes could be crucial to victory, and both candidates and their surrogates have been barnstorming the state in the final days, with major appearances by candidates last week and by surrogates over the weekend. Trump started off his latest visit with a stop at a Powder Springs church for a faith summit featuring evangelical leaders including Paula White, Jentezen Franklin, Jack Graham and Kenneth Copeland. The former president concluded his Monday visit with a rally at Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion, near where he debated President Joe Biden in late June before Biden dropped out of the race. (Washington Post; 10/29/24) READ MORE>>>>>
GOD’S ARMY GATHERS IN FORT WORTH
Organized by Kenneth Copeland Ministries, the namesake church of the wealthiest televangelist in the United States, the Southwest Believers’ Convention gathers more than a dozen charismatic Christian leaders from across the country. A large televangelist ministry boasting more than 389,000 followers on YouTube, Copeland Ministries also publishes a magazine with more than 600,000 subscribers across 134 countries and produces content for the Victory Channel, which is syndicated on TV and radio stations across the country.
(Texas Observer 8/4/23) READ MORE>>>>>
Organized by Kenneth Copeland Ministries, the namesake church of the wealthiest televangelist in the United States, the Southwest Believers’ Convention gathers more than a dozen charismatic Christian leaders from across the country. A large televangelist ministry boasting more than 389,000 followers on YouTube, Copeland Ministries also publishes a magazine with more than 600,000 subscribers across 134 countries and produces content for the Victory Channel, which is syndicated on TV and radio stations across the country.
(Texas Observer 8/4/23) READ MORE>>>>>
Feb 12, 2023
Dec 29, 2022: Church Leaders: Kenneth Copeland: ‘I Will Never Have COVID’ Because ‘I Walk by Faith’
On a “Believer’s Voice of Victory” TV broadcast last week, evangelist Kenneth Copeland declared that following Jesus leads to “divine health”—including protection from COVID-19.
During the Christmas Eve message, titled “Be Set Free From Worry and Cares,” Copeland speaks about 2 Corinthians 5:7 and walking by faith, not by sight. At one point he tells viewers, “If you know what to do in the natural and you know what to do in the supernatural, you can walk in divine health. And that’s what we’re talking about. So I believe it, and I walk by faith, therefore I will never have COVID of any kind. Amen.”
On a “Believer’s Voice of Victory” TV broadcast last week, evangelist Kenneth Copeland declared that following Jesus leads to “divine health”—including protection from COVID-19.
During the Christmas Eve message, titled “Be Set Free From Worry and Cares,” Copeland speaks about 2 Corinthians 5:7 and walking by faith, not by sight. At one point he tells viewers, “If you know what to do in the natural and you know what to do in the supernatural, you can walk in divine health. And that’s what we’re talking about. So I believe it, and I walk by faith, therefore I will never have COVID of any kind. Amen.”
Jan 15, 2023: Tauranga/Whangamatā lawyer-cum-author Neil Evans’ latest fiction offering Snake Oil tells the tale of a Joseph, a dodgy car salesman-type-turned-charismatic pastor from Hamilton who’s looking to make a quick buck after setting up as a sermon franchisee.
In terms of source inspiration, Evans said he based the Joseph character upon a mixture of multi-millionaire “televangelist preachers like Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland”.
After some missteps, which include an affair with the sister of a mobster, Joseph is faced with blackmail, and the book takes a sinister twist.
“Snake Oil develops well, and the characters are believable and relatable. Loved the pace and storyline, it’s a good read. Love the fact that Neil is also local and has a day job, an inspiration for lazy writers like me. Drugs, sex, murder - Snake Oil has it all. Well worth the effort.”
As well as being as a busy lawyer and budding author, Neil Evans was recently elected to the Whangamatā Community Board, is the chaplain to Whangamatā Rugby Club and has represented New Zealand in tag football in the over-55 age group - appearing in three World Cups.
In terms of source inspiration, Evans said he based the Joseph character upon a mixture of multi-millionaire “televangelist preachers like Joel Osteen and Kenneth Copeland”.
After some missteps, which include an affair with the sister of a mobster, Joseph is faced with blackmail, and the book takes a sinister twist.
“Snake Oil develops well, and the characters are believable and relatable. Loved the pace and storyline, it’s a good read. Love the fact that Neil is also local and has a day job, an inspiration for lazy writers like me. Drugs, sex, murder - Snake Oil has it all. Well worth the effort.”
As well as being as a busy lawyer and budding author, Neil Evans was recently elected to the Whangamatā Community Board, is the chaplain to Whangamatā Rugby Club and has represented New Zealand in tag football in the over-55 age group - appearing in three World Cups.
Feb 10, 2023:
NINA FAYE COPELAND HARTMAN OBITUARYNina Faye Copeland Hartman, 80, of Morganton, NC passed away at The Berkeley on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Nina was born February 16, 1942 to the late Alexander Copeland and Sue Miller Copeland in Burke County. Nina recently attended Zion Memorial United Methodist Church and previously, Brookwood Baptist Church. She loved her church family and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Nina retired from Western Carolina Center in 2003. She received the Long Leaf Pine State employee award. Nina was a hard worker who enjoyed working. She enjoyed gardening, going on beach trips and loved her family most of all.
In addition to her parents Nina is preceded in death by her husband Billy Carroll Hartman of 50 years, grandson, Nathan Williams; bothers Kenneth Copeland, and Lester Copeland, and a sister Juanita Chandler.
Nina is survived by her daughters Dawn Williams (Steve) and Terrie Setzer (Kyle), grandchildren; Madison Ratliff (Trevor), Brayden Setzer, and Kylie Setzer, sister; Frances Beck and a numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Nina, Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11am in the Colonial Chapel at Sossoman Funeral Home in Morganton, NC.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at The Berkeley and Medi Home Hospice for the care of Nina.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Zion Memorial UMC at 1705 Zion Rd. Morganton, NC 28655 or to The Berkeley Assisted Living activity fund at 330 Juniper St. Morganton, NC 28655
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
NINA FAYE COPELAND HARTMAN OBITUARYNina Faye Copeland Hartman, 80, of Morganton, NC passed away at The Berkeley on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Nina was born February 16, 1942 to the late Alexander Copeland and Sue Miller Copeland in Burke County. Nina recently attended Zion Memorial United Methodist Church and previously, Brookwood Baptist Church. She loved her church family and enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Nina retired from Western Carolina Center in 2003. She received the Long Leaf Pine State employee award. Nina was a hard worker who enjoyed working. She enjoyed gardening, going on beach trips and loved her family most of all.
In addition to her parents Nina is preceded in death by her husband Billy Carroll Hartman of 50 years, grandson, Nathan Williams; bothers Kenneth Copeland, and Lester Copeland, and a sister Juanita Chandler.
Nina is survived by her daughters Dawn Williams (Steve) and Terrie Setzer (Kyle), grandchildren; Madison Ratliff (Trevor), Brayden Setzer, and Kylie Setzer, sister; Frances Beck and a numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life for Nina, Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11am in the Colonial Chapel at Sossoman Funeral Home in Morganton, NC.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at The Berkeley and Medi Home Hospice for the care of Nina.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Zion Memorial UMC at 1705 Zion Rd. Morganton, NC 28655 or to The Berkeley Assisted Living activity fund at 330 Juniper St. Morganton, NC 28655
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
I need my private jet because airlines want me to take the ‘mark of the beast’ -Ken Copeland🙄
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Nov 7, 2022: Trinity Foundation: Televangelist Kenneth Copeland Flies Church Jet to Join Political Rally
November 5th, Kenneth Copeland flew from Fort Worth Alliance Airport to Palm Beach International Airport aboard his church’s Gulfstream G5 jet. Then Copeland and Paula White-Cain flew to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport outside Pittsburgh for a Donald Trump political rally where Copeland prayed. From all appearances, the televangelists flew aboard Donald Trump’s Boeing 757 jet to the rally on Saturday. Dec 14, 2021: The Richest: Holy Millions: 10 Richest Celebrity Preachers In The World
Perhaps one of the most talked-about preachers because of his lavish spending habits is the Evangelical preacher Kenneth Copeland. This man's success as a televangelist is unmatched, owning a 1500-acre campus ground for his Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Despite his $760 million net worth, he was heavily criticized for owning three luxurious private jets, which, in his defense, he says is necessary to 'talk to God' because he didn't want to 'get in a tube with a bunch of demons'. |
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Sept 19, 2021:
The first church I went to eventually dived into prosperity teaching nonsense. The experience has left me somewhat discerning and I avoid those type of churches....like Joel Osteen, Paula White, Ken Copeland and a host of others. My late mother use to listen to Osteen because she said he made her "feel good." Eating cheesecake makes me feel good...I would hope to get something more out of church then the feeling that I just ate some cheesecake.
The first church I went to eventually dived into prosperity teaching nonsense. The experience has left me somewhat discerning and I avoid those type of churches....like Joel Osteen, Paula White, Ken Copeland and a host of others. My late mother use to listen to Osteen because she said he made her "feel good." Eating cheesecake makes me feel good...I would hope to get something more out of church then the feeling that I just ate some cheesecake.
July 8, 2021: The Citizen: A peek at the system churning out super-rich pastors
The richest of them is Kenneth Copeland. Living in a $20 million mansion, and owning a $36 million jet, Copeland is the poster boy for superrich preachers. In fact, with an estimated net worth of at least $300 million, no one else comes close. While names such as Creflo Dollar, TD Jakes, TB Joshua, Joel Osteen, and Benny Hinn are more recognisable, those in the know understand who the true prosperity gospel patriarchs are, and Copeland ranks very highly
The richest of them is Kenneth Copeland. Living in a $20 million mansion, and owning a $36 million jet, Copeland is the poster boy for superrich preachers. In fact, with an estimated net worth of at least $300 million, no one else comes close. While names such as Creflo Dollar, TD Jakes, TB Joshua, Joel Osteen, and Benny Hinn are more recognisable, those in the know understand who the true prosperity gospel patriarchs are, and Copeland ranks very highly
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Jul 31, 2020
I hope you enjoyed this video. I've been obsessed with Kenneth for a while now and this is my way of coping.
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June 2017
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Aug 16, 2014: Nehanda Radio: Top 10 richest pastors in the world
47. Kenneth Copeland: He runs Kenneth Copeland Ministries and was one of several televangelists whose finances were investigated from 2007 to 2011 by Republican Senato Charles Grassley of Iowa. According to an article by the Associated Press that ran in 2008, “His ministry’s 1 500-acre campus, behind an iron gate a half-hour drive from Fort Worth includes a church, a private airstrip, a hangar for the ministry’s $17,5 million jet and other aircraft, and a $6 million church owned lake-front mansion. The article later added that while Copeland has not released up-to-date salary statements, “the church disclosed in a property-tax exemption application that his wages were $364 577 in 1995; Copeland’s wife, Gloria, earned $292 593. It’s not clear whether those figures include other earnings, such as special offerings for guest preaching or book royalties.” |
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July 7, 2014: Charisma: Why Did Copeland, Robison Meet With Pope Francis?
James and Betty Robison, co-hosts of the Life Today television program, and Kenneth Copeland, co-host of Believer's Voice of Victory, met the Roman Pontiff at the Vatican on Tuesday. The meeting lasted almost three hours and included a private luncheon with Pope Francis. 
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May 9, 2014: TV Frauds Gloria & Kenneth Copeland "Control" the Weather & Tornados by Their "Jesus Name" Faith
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Feb 24, 2014: Catholic Online: Fr. Randy Sly: Pope Francis Extends a Hand of Love Across the Tiber to Pentecostal and Evangelical Protestants
At a recent meeting of Charismatic and Pentecostal ministers hosted by Kenneth Copeland Ministries, the attendees received an amazing surprise; a video greeting from the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The message was a spontaneous gesture by the Pontiff during a private meeting with Bishop Tony Palmer of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches (CEEC), an old friend of his for many years.
At a recent meeting of Charismatic and Pentecostal ministers hosted by Kenneth Copeland Ministries, the attendees received an amazing surprise; a video greeting from the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The message was a spontaneous gesture by the Pontiff during a private meeting with Bishop Tony Palmer of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches (CEEC), an old friend of his for many years.
Nov 13, 2013: Religion News Service: David Barton & Kenneth Copeland: PTSD isn’t biblical
On a Veterans Day broadcast program, televangelist Kenneth Copeland and controversial historian David Barton told listeners that soldiers should never experience guilt or post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from military service.
On a Veterans Day broadcast program, televangelist Kenneth Copeland and controversial historian David Barton told listeners that soldiers should never experience guilt or post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from military service.
