Tamara Faye Messner (ne LaValley, formerly Bakker; March 7, 1942 - July 20, 2007) was an American Christian singer, evangelist, entrepreneur, author, talk show host, and television personality. His ministry became so popular that he attracted between 8,000 and 10,000 worshipers to his megachurch every week, and his broadcasts brought in scores of letters with personal requests for prayer and (naturally!) In a broadcast from 2015, Duplantis and fellow preacher Kenneth Copeland said it was because regular airliners are filled with people who would constantly be asking them to pray. But his influence is felt beyond the call of invitation as well. Paula White, as quoted by Newsweek, doesn't seem to agree with that, saying, "Anyone who tells you to deny yourself is from Satan." 27. He has penned several bestsellers, such as Absolute Power, andis also known for his controversial concepts, such as the blood moon prophecy. Vote Here Now. 49. YouTube. Graham has slowed down in his active ministry he will turn 100 next November but he's built a legacy as the greatest preacher of the gospel America has ever known. In theory, it's a beautiful way to spread a message of faith to the masses. She spent time as a commentator for Fox News and is the popular author of several books on faith and politics. The show has hosted several celebrities like Steven Curtis Chapman, Robert Selden Duvall, and George W. Bush. He also led the Meese Commission on pornography and wrote several books about religious liberty issues. Unfortunately for Swaggart, hell hath no fury like a minor television celebrity scorned, and Gorman had Swaggart followed and photographed during a rendezvous with a local prostitute. Peruse the list below to find out! His leadership on the New York Knicks during the 2012 turnaround season inspired the nickname Linsanity from basketball fans around the world. Candace Cameron Bure Kirk Cameron's sister Candance Cameron Bure is famous in her own right, starring in Full House (and the Netflix reboot Fuller House) as well as many a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie. American Association of Evangelicals Some were angry at Warnke for his deception, others were upset at the magazine for calling out a man who was bringing the word of God to the people. During an undercover investigation, ABC discovered that prayer letters sent to Robert Tilton's television ministry were sent straight to the bank, where their donations were marked and their prayers were thrown in the dumpster. I worship and serve as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario. american evangelists list The story goes like this. He was a spiritual adviser to President Barack Obama. James Robison is credited with founding a Christian relief organization called Life Outreach International where he also serves as the president. Osteen's televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 million monthly in over 100 countries.He is the author of ten books which have been ranked number one on The New York Times Best Seller list. Graham opposed racial segregation in the 1950s, integrated his services, and worked to dismantle the black and white divide in America's church. 5. He's an archduke, and his armies march on Luxembourg this very night. He is credited with founding the Jack Van Impe Ministries International, which strives to preach the teachings of Christ around the world. John Hagee A megachurch pastor known for his strong support of Israel and his interpretation of prophecies surrounding the end times, Hagee broadcasts his messages from Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, which can be seen on various inspirational television channels around the world. 52. A televangelist can have his own congregation and church (sometimes large enough to be referred to as a "megachurch"), or he can work solely through television. Here are 30 well-known pastors of today that speak the truth of God and who believe every single word in the Bible. It all started in 1969 with a small ministry an hour outside Hollywood run by married couple Tony and Susan Alamo (ah-LAH-mo, but who cares). ", 55. I have now blogged for 7,063 consecutive days. Jakes denies the doctrine of the Trinity while Creflo Dollars gospel is not ultimately about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ but about personal enrichment. He was poised for a comeback in 2009 when HBO produced a documentary on his return to the righteous path, but wouldn't you know it, more allegationsof the abusive variety popped up. 12. Yet I am convinced that it is among these weak people that the gospel is held in highest esteem. 88. Awkward. 57. Fifth, there are some bright spots. Find out more about the greatest American Televangelists, including Joel Osteen, Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell, Kent Hovind and Jimmy Swaggart. 92. 77. He was also an editor for Christianity Today and still remains an editor-at-large. The evangelical faith of these prominent Americans has shaped their lives and influenced their politics, morality, and careers, as well as their personal lives. Mike Murdock had delivered his first sermon at age 8 and begun full-time evangelism at 19. Lee Strobel A staunch defender of biblical inerrancy, this former investigative journalist has written several books that have received Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Christian Book awards, and he also hosted the television program "Faith Under Fire. He is still on the YWAM Global Leadership Team. His wife stuck with him, even after he was sued for allegedly going all "bad touch" on employees during mandated "quiet time.". Joel Osteen is an American pastor, author, and televangelist. Osteen's televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 .more Kirk Cameron Age: 52 16. Tim Keller Redeemer Presbyterian Church, which Keller founded in 1989, is a bit of anomaly, as no one would expect to find a "megachurch" in the heart of New York City. Ralph F. Winter A Hollywood movie producer who has worked on both mainstream movies (X-Men 2, Hocus Pocus, several Star Trek movies) and faith-based films (Three, Hangmans Curse, Captive), he's focused more on the latter over the last several years. If you would like to write a letter to the editor, you can do so here. Rev. F. Scott Fitzgerald famously noted that "there are no second acts in American lives." Here's the list! Hargis even went so far as to write a speech for Joseph McCarthy, the famous Communist witch hunter. Early frequenters of YouTube know him as The Farting Preacher. 8 Richest Pastors in America - Beliefnet Jennie Allen A Bible study teacher and author of several award-winning books, Allen also founded the IF: Gathering conferences to equip women for ministry. 9. He is also popular on a global level and his programs are telecast in 105 countries. Garner Ted Armstrong was an American evangelist who succeeded his father Herbert W. Armstrong and took over the operations of the Worldwide Church of God. He was made the senior pastor in 2006 but resigned from his position in 2008. He once sued Hustler for $45 million because they ran a parody piece making fun of him, and took the case all the way to the supreme court. His primary message is that Jesus Christ has come again to be with his people. 28. In the late 1980s, he was accused of a series of unethical and illegal behaviors, including sexual misconduct and accounting frauds. Mark Burnett and Roma Downey A married couple, Burnett and Downey are television and movie producers who have produced faith-based content like The Bible miniseries and 2016's Ben-Hur, run Lightworkers Media, the family and faith division of MGM studios, and launched Light TV in 2016, a faith-based television channel through MGM. Brock Miller who filed a lawsuit against Ernest Angley, claiming that he was sexually abused for nine years. Stuart Epperson The co-founder and chairman of the board of Salem Media Group, Epperson has guided the media company that syndicates radio content and provides internet, magazine, and book content to Christian, conservative, and family audiences. Hal Lindsey is an evangelist and Christian writer. 96. DeMoss also runs a PR firm and serves on the board of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Famous American Preachers With his grinning California charm, charismatic preaching methods, and Mother Goosian alliterative name, Popoff was the man to see in the '80s for revival services and quick-as-a-bunny faith healing. Their top-ten are Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, Joel Osteen, Mike Huckabee, Pat Robertson, Rick Warren, Jerry Falwell Jr., Joyce Meyer, Mike Pence, and the combination of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. Tilton's message has been clear from the start: Poverty is the result of sin, and also please send money. 29. He has produced and appeared in films such as Jumping the Broom and Not Easily Broken, the latter being based one of his novels. 1. What followed was a House of Cards-worthy circle of blackmail that saw Gorman reinstated and Swaggart taken off the air for a spell. He's also an executive producer for the show and produces the CBN childrens animated series Superbook.. 81. 31. Prestigious debunker James Randi exposed the trick on national television, and Popoff was never heard from again. Oral Roberts is also credited with founding Oral Roberts University (ORU) and the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association. He is also renowned for performing exorcisms over Skype and on calls. Copeland, whose sermons are broadcast around the world, was criticized during the Covid-19 pandemic for claims that he had destroyed the virus and that the pandemic would end soon. I have already pointed out how some were included who should not be, but there were also some left off who probably should have been on there. Though I agree that these people wield tremendous influence over American Christianity, I wish many of them did not! He was, for a time, associated with, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, PCPA (born Rita Antoinette Rizzo; April 20, 1923 March 27, 2016), also known as Mother Angelica, was a Catholic American Poor Clare nun best known for her. If you're one of the people on this list, you're almost definitely going to say the devil made you do it. As reported by UPI, when Jim Bakker bounced out of PTL in 1987, he became concerned that his ministry was about to be the subject of a hostile takeover by Jimmy Swaggart, who initiated the investigation into the Bakker clan. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil The founder of Overflow Ministries, Salter McNeil is devoted to racial and ethnic reconciliation and is a prolific speaker and writer on these topics. Remember the Alamos. Their methods were questionable and their message was a horror show, but otherwise, it was an unspectacular enterprise. He began the "Two-by-Two Campaign" in 1978, touring the world as a Christian missionary. He is also executive editor of The Christian Post and president of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you're looking for a celebrity figure that's going to get hit with a scandal, you'd do alright perusing the ranks of televangelists. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. From L: Billy Graham (Gerry Broome/AP), Sarah Palin (Alex Wong/Getty Images), Jerry Falwell Jr. (Nicholas Kamm/Getty Images), and Joyce Meyer (Mark Humphrey/AP). Max Lucado The senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, Lucado has written 25 best-selling books and has 100 million products in print including 80 million books that have been translated into 54 different languages. Newsmax recently released their picks for the 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America. He was made of stuff too stern for something as trifling as a complete lack of moral fiber to knock him out of the box. Son Steve also opened the highly anticipated Museum of the Bible this fall near the National Mall in Washington, D.C. 24. 4. 45. 75. Vote for Your Favourite American Televangelists 1 Jimmy Swaggart (Televangelist) 97 108 Birthdate: March 15, 1935 Sun Sign: Pisces Birthplace: Ferriday, Louisiana, United States Did you read through Newsmaxs list? Second, the list is terrible. Flipboard Katie Serena Katie Serena is a New York City-based writer and a staff writer at All That's Interesting. Unsubscribe at anytime. Mike Pence The former Indiana governor was chosen by Trump to be his vice president in large part for his traditional Christian conservatism. Interestingly, it also states in Matthew that Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." Jan Crouch was an American media personality and religious broadcaster. Ravi Zacharias Called the great apologist of our time by Chuck Colson, Zacharias has traveled the world to defend the Christian faith through intellectual discourse as well as his numerous award-winning books. AAE promotes the Christ-centered gospel and biblical worldview for human flourishing. Bill Hybels As the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek megachurch in suburban Chicago, Hybels has created an association of churches around the country and a publishing arm that provides books and teaching materials by him and several other of the churchs pastors. The 25 Most Influential Pastors of the Past 25 Years According to Forbes, one man who began working for Angley at 18 claims that he would regularly be called to the preacher's house for "special anointings" involving personal massages and a marked lack of clothing. The son of evangelist Billy Graham, Franklin Graham followed in his father's footsteps to become a missionary and an evangelist. The government started taking action in the early '90s, and Tony found himself on the wrong side of the law. How did he know? There's a lot of ground to cover with Jerry Falwell. He just got a bald eagle. He serves on the executive board of Christian Voice and has hosted many Christian TV shows. Rick Warren The founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, a megachurch in California, Warren became a household name with the release of his book The Purpose Driven Life, which sold more than 32 million copies and is widely billed as one of the best-selling nonfiction hardcover book in history. A Christian Post piece from late 2019 outlined some of his current financial struggles: his Boeing 747 has been on blocks for two years, since the six-figure repairs that it needs are currently out of Angley's reach, financially speaking. Although Herbert W. Armstrong's teachings have remained popular over the years, they have also been criticized by the greater Christian community and former followers. Larson, who serves as a pastor at the Spiritual Freedom Church in Arizona, has written several books criticizing Satanism and rock music. Judah Smith Known as the pastor to the stars including Ashley Benson, Russell Wilson, and Justin Bieber, Smith is working to create faith-based projects for millennials including television, digital, and books. Sorry, that was a typo. Matt Walsh specifically denies the label. Just ask the king of televangelists, Joel Olstein, who's amassed a fortune as America's go to preacher. R.C. Attendees of his sermons were amazed when he'd call out strangers by name, knowing exactly what afflicted them through the divine providence of God. And by "lost everything," we mean he's now back on TV and has his own network again. Lin, who has been outspoken about his faith, runs an online prayer group. The 99-year-old world-renowned evangelist, Billy Graham, topped the list, which was produced on Friday. (You remember Jesus. He had everything. His shining quote: "Consent is puberty." Back in the '70s and '80s, Swaggart was one of the most influential evangelical preachers in America. Famous American Pastors It sometimes seems that theres no scandal bad enough, no denial deep enough, and no heresy terrible enough to keep people outside the bounds of evangelicalism. The only son of Arvella Schuller and Robert H. Schuller, who founded the Crystal Cathedral, Schuller served as a minister on the weekly television program Hour of Power, which was aired from the Crystal Cathedral. He has made controversial remarks about gun rights and endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention in his support. It turns out that some news just gets spread faster when you're being blackmailed for $7.5 million. Jump directly to the Content . 10. John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible.