Joel Osteen's Net Worth (Updated 2022) | Wealthy Gorilla

Net Worth:	$100 Million
Age:	62
Born:	March 5, 1963
Gender:	Male
Height:	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Country of Origin:	United States of America
Source of Wealth:	Pastor
Last Updated:	Feb 18, 2026

Introduction

Joel Osteen is an American pastor and author with an estimated net worth of $100 Million.

Quick Facts

• Lakewood Church had an $89 million operating budget in 2017
• Owns a 15,711-square-foot, $14.7 million mansion in Houston, Texas

Lakewood Church

Located in Houston, Texas, Lakewood Church is a Christian megachurch founded in 1959 by Joel Osteen’s father, John. Today, the church is situated in the former Compaq Center, which previously served as the arena for the NBA’s Houston Rockets.

In January 1999, Joel was requested by his father to perform his very first sermon at Lakewood, and just a few weeks later, John passed away from a sudden heart attack. This led to Joel becoming the senior pastor for Lakewood Church, despite being inexperienced in the role. Fast forward to today, Lakewood attracts upwards of 40,000 attendees per week, but is primarily known for its extensive media presence, reaching millions of people through radio, television, and the internet.

Lakewood Church receives funds through various avenues, with the most notable being public donations. There is also speculation about which, if any, of Joel Osteen’s other income is transacted through the company. This would include things like his book sales, speaking fees, etc. We should also mention that Lakewood Church is registered as a nonprofit organization.

According to reports, Lakewood operated on a $89 million budget for the 2017 calendar year. This figure was broken down into the following categories: weekly services, special events, television & broadcasting, administration, fundraising, and outreach. Roughly one-third of the budget ($31.7 million) was allocated to weekly services and programs, with the next-largest allocation to television and broadcasting ($25.1 million).

Real Estate

Joel Osteen owns a 15,711-square-foot, six-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion in Houston, Texas. Since the property is located within a non-disclosure state, it’s unknown how much he paid for the home, although the initial purchase occurred in 2010. Many sites list $10.5 million as the amount he paid, but that is actually the property’s estimated value when the media first reported it. Today, it is estimated to be worth $14.7 million and costs Osteen a whopping $228,000 in annual property taxes.

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