HOUSTON – Lakewood Church is an evangelical non-denominational Christian megachurch in Houston.
Take a closer look at some of the important figures you might not know about the church, its congregation, facilities and more:
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According to Simon and Schuster, Joel Osteen’s publisher, the megachurch leader is the author of seven No. 1 New York Times bestsellers, including “Become a Better You” and “Your Best Life Now,” and has been named by numerous publications as one of the most influential Christian leaders in the world.
$12M
In 2001, Joel Osteen obtained the initial lease of Houston’s Compaq Center for $12 million over 30 years, and the church agreed to spend approximately $90 million to renovate the former arena.
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John Osteen, the founder of Lakewood Church, is the author of 45 books and numerous teaching materials and audiotapes.
62
The number of years Lakewood Church has been open. Joel’s father John Osteen founded Lakewood Church in Houston in 1959.
100
The number of countries Lakewood Church’s founders John Osteen and his wife Dodie could be seen in around the world in their weekly television ministry. Joel Osteen also claims this number for the countries his broadcasts are distributed, adding that more than 10 million viewers each week in the U.S. and millions more around the world see his broadcasts.
128
Joel Osteen can be heard on SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel 128.
500
Sanctuary of Lakewood expanded to fit 500 in 1972.
713
Joel Osteen resides in Houston with his wife, Victoria, and their children.
2005
The year Lakewood Church opened its doors in the Greenway Plaza area.
2010
The year Lakewood Church completed its purchase of its property along Southwest Freeway for $7.5 million.
3700
Lakewood Church is located at 3700 Southwest Freeway in Houston.
5,000
Lakewood Church expanded to accommodate 5,000 members in 1979.
8,000
Construction of a new Lakewood Church building in 1987 seated more than 8,000 people.
16,000
The number of people who can fit in the current Lakewood Church building.
45,000
Lakewood Church has approximately 45,000 adult attendees attending services and activities every week. Millions more watch Osteen’s messages as they are broadcast on national and international television networks.
$90M
The amount Lakewood Church agreed to spend on renovating the Compaq Center.
$600,000
The amount of money and checks Lakewood Church said was burglarized in 2014. A plumber found envelopes full of cash and checks while he was doing work at the church on Nov. 10, 2021.
606,000
The square footage of Lakewood Church’s Central Campus (PDF map).