“God has already done everything He's going to do. The ball is now in your court. If you want success, if you want wisdom, if you want to be prosperous and healthy, you're going to have to do more than meditate and believe; you must boldly declare words of faith and victory over yourself and your family.”

American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author

Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author based in Houston, Texas. He is known for his weekly televised services and for several best-selling books. Osteen is closely associated with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement. His public message has made him a familiar figure in American religious broadcasting and popular Christian publishing.