Ken Ham A speaker and authority on biblical creationism, Ham founded Answers in Genesis ministry, which built the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. While Wise was winning gold in Sochi, he and wife Alexandra caught the attention of the world for becoming parents barely into their 20s and for how they spend their off-time as youth ministers. He is also an author and regular contributor for Townhall.com. Joel Scott Osteen (born March 5, 1963) is an American pastor, televangelist, and author, based in Houston, Texas. If you've ever been at a cheap hotel, flipping through channels in the middle of the night, you've probably seen Marcus Lamb's work. I spent some time pondering it over the holidays and thought Id share a few thoughts on it. Yet I am convinced that it is among these weak people that the gospel is held in highest esteem. Russell Moore As an ethicist, preacher, and president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Moore handles public policy for the Southern Baptist Convention. Its difficult to imagine too many other countries in which so many key evangelicals would also be influencing national politics (or wishing they did). And what about some of those silent, faithful people who wield tremendous influence from behind the scenes? Joyce Meyer A charismatic Christian author, Meyer has written more than 100 books and hosts a popular TV show, Enjoying Everyday Life, that teaches people how to live the Christian life and overcome their problems with faith in Christ and common sense. 95. Ralph Reed Best known as the first executive director of the Christian Coalition in the 1990s, he went on to found the Faith and Freedom Coalition a nonprofit that acts as the bridge between the Tea Party movement and evangelical voters. To fans of Mike Warnke, it's Sunday morning. He has also authored dozens of books on Christian living. Thats not to say I like or respect the people on the list or that I even regard them as evangelicals (or Christians for that). 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. A Jacob Albright A. A. Allen, was a minister with a Pentecostal evangelistic healing and deliverance ministry. Here are Newsmaxs recommendations of the 10 best places in America to get away from it all. Ernest Winston Angley (born August 9, 1921) is an American Christian evangelist, author and television station owner based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. By Jen Krausz | The Cranks' ministry also operates a YouTube channel with more than 100,000 views and 3,000 subscribers. Keller has built Redeemer on wrestling with the challenges of scripture rather than promising good feelings and fortune. With a whole cult. Moore refused to endorse Donald Trump before the 2016 presidential election and encouraged Christians to vote for a third-party candidate. The accusations are numerous and diverse. Known for his baritone voice and his signature goatee, T. D. Jakes is a bishop at The Potter's House and a filmmaker, too. Rich Stearns The president of World Vision U.S., Stearns runs an aid organization that works with the poor around the world to better their lives and teach them how to be self-sustaining. To most people, it's exhausting. 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. 77. Rex Humbard was an American televangelist remembered for hosting the Cathedral of Tomorrow show, which was aired on over 600 stations. Among other things, she's a hard and fast believer in the prosperity gospel, and also claims that all world leaders are put in power by divine grace and that to disagree with them is to disagree with the will of God, shining a whole new light on the place of pharaohs in society. Broaden it beyond Reformed to conservative evangelical or something along those lines and it doesnt get a whole lot bigger or stronger. Shane Claiborne A leader in the New Monasticism movement and a founder of the Simple Way community in Philadelphia, Claiborne advocates for nonviolence and service to the poor and wrote the book The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical.. 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 also founded the International Family Entertainment Inc. (ABC Family Channel, now Freeform), and the American Center for Law and Justice, among other organizations, and is an important voice for conservative Christianity in the United States. Tilton's message has been clear from the start: Poverty is the result of sin, and also please send money. Peruse the list below to find out! He was also accused of sexual abuse by Rev. He is notably creationist and pro-life, and attributes many of his political stances to his evangelism. 16. 9. Their methods were questionable and their message was a horror show, but otherwise, it was an unspectacular enterprise. 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. Was Thatcherism Good (or Bad) for the Economy. Newsmax recently released their picks for the 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America. It will help you learn to structure your life to do the most good to the glory of God. T.D. Ted Baehr As chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission, Baehr is also a publisher of "Movieguide," a journal that evaluates movies and other forms of entertainment from a Christian perspective on suitability for family consumption. ( See the full list of original contributing editors .) He has produced and appeared in films such as Jumping the Broom and Not Easily Broken, the latter being based one of his novels. Dr. James Dobson A psychologist who founded Focus on the Family in 1977, Dobson has written many books on parenting and family life and hosted radio programs for both Focus on the Family and his later nonprofit Family Talk, which he founded in 2010. 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. There are quite a few others whose lives are unblemished by scandal, whose theology is untainted by heresy, and whose ministries consistently honor the Lord. Yes, Billy James Hargis was steadfast. Sproul, and Joni Eareckson Tada on the list. He has also been honored twice by Russia for humanitarian work done there over many years. Televangelist and religious leader Jerry Falwell Sr. was also a co-founder of the Moral Majority, a political platform for the promotion of conservative Christian ideals. She initially gained notice for her work with The PTL Club, a televangelist program she co-founded with her then-husband Jim Bakker in 1974. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, more than 40 years later, their media empire has an estimated value of $750 million. Joyce Meyer, founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, host of "Enjoying Everyday Life" TV and radio show, bestselling author of more than 100 books. You just got a dog? 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. . Anne Graham Lotz The daughter of Billy Graham, Lotz is the founder of AnGeL Ministries and the author of 11 books including Just Give Me Jesus, on which she based popular revivals for women that are held in arenas and draw large audiences. Matt Walsh specifically denies the label. He has tackled many tough issues from predestination to homosexuality. 42. Do You Approve of President Trump's Job Performance? She initially gained notice for her work with The PTL Club, a televangelist program she co-founded with her then-husband Jim Bakker in 1974. 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. Mark Noll A historian and research professor at Regent College, Noll has studied and written about the history of Christianity and the evangelical movement in the U.S. Part of Nolls work has encouraged a more intellectual approach to evangelicalism. He is credited to have initiated the Azusa Street Revival, an influential event in the rise of the Charismatic and Pentecostal movements. Rev. Hal Lindsey is an evangelist and Christian writer. 93. 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. Alert:If You Collect Social Security, Please Read This Critical Information . 47. Art Rorheim As the co-founder of Awana, Rorheim helped create a weekly Bible club for kids that is now used in 19,000 churches in 100 countries and impacts nearly 1.5 million children each week. Philip Yancey He's the best-selling and award-winning author of books including The Jesus I Never Knew and Whats So Amazing About Grace? both of which were selected as books of the year by Christian retailers. American. Speaking to the New York Times after being fired from the company, Koper stated that her "job as finance director was to find ways to label extravagant personal spending as ministry expenses.". 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. These are in no particular order. His latest puckish misadventure: getting sued by the state of Missouri for selling a fake coronavirus cure. YouTube. Rev. His sermons can be experienced via nationwide TV programs, online livestreams, and through an official mobile app. He lost. Third, it shows that the label evangelical lacks any robust definition. Steven Furtick The lead pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, Furtick has written several books including two New York Times best-sellers: Greater and Crash the Chatterbox.. 2. Ted Haggard was the Chiclet-toothed face of evangelism for three years as the president of the National Association of Evangelicals. The show has hosted several celebrities like Steven Curtis Chapman, Robert Selden Duvall, and George W. Bush. An ardent propagator of Prosperity Theology, Jan Crouch played a major role in the development of the Trinity Broadcasting Network for which she was honored with the Golden Angel Award for Excellence in Media. One star player has been Paula White, President Trump's spiritual advisor. 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. 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. 35. According to him, three women who had previously worked for him had threatened to go public with the information if they weren't paid $7.5 million. Like, 1,500 people followed him. He was producing shows nearly every day and being broadcast on hundreds of channels across the world. Vote for Your Favourite American Televangelists, (American Televangelist and Faith Healer Who Was Exposed as a Fraud in 1986 by James Randi), (Televangelist and founder of Cornerstone Church), (American Televangelist Best Known for His TV Series Jack Van Impe Presents), (Contemporary Christian Singer-Songwriter, Televangelist and Pastor of the Wisdom Center Ministry), (Former Televangelist, Motivational Speaker and Founder of the 'Lori's House' Organisation). 50. It turns out that some news just gets spread faster when you're being blackmailed for $7.5 million. He switched lady friends with Gary Busey. 48. A. 76. Things get creepier the more you read about the Alamos. But he's not the only one to make headlines. Annie F. Downs A blogger, author, and speaker from Nashville, Tennessee, Downs uses humor to talk about human brokenness and Gods goodness to adults and teens. He also started the Global Leadership Summit, which telecasts leadership conferences to a global audience. She is the daughter of Dr. Tony Evans. He also heads a faith-based organization with his wife that provides support for adoptions. In the late 1980s, he was accused of a series of unethical and illegal behaviors, including sexual misconduct and accounting frauds. In a roundabout way, it was true. A satanic preacher. 58. 71. Negative, captain. In May 2018, the famed television minister put out a call to action. 10. In the previous decade, he'd founded the Moral Majority PAC shortly after an all-white Christian academy that he founded was threatened with losing its tax exempt status due to new legislation regarding segregated schools. Dave Ramsey The author, radio host, and motivational speaker encourages listeners to get out of debt and live debt-free as well as being generous givers to charity. He was involved in sex scandals in the late 1980s and early 1990s and suffered a temporary setback. Jump directly to the Content . According to a 2016 report, Evangelical Protestants compose about 17% of the Christian population in the United States of America. He is an advocate of Christian family-friendly Hollywood movies, and has received five Angel Awards from Excellence in Media. Popoff used a concealed earpiece to receive information about people suffering from ailments during his religious services and claimed that God divulged the information to him. According to Duplantis, God personally told him that He wants him flying in that particular plane, presumably because the Good Lord would never expect his followers to fly Southwest. The kicker was his conviction on 10 counts of transporting girls as young as 8 across state lines for the obvious, evil reason. Billy Graham Rev. 13. In 1989, Bakker was convicted on 29 counts including mail fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy, and sentenced to 45 years in prison. Following five abortions, she switched to spirituality and joined the Phoenix First Assembly. Vote for Your Favourite American Televangelists 1 Jimmy Swaggart (Televangelist) 97 108 Birthdate: March 15, 1935 Sun Sign: Pisces Birthplace: Ferriday, Louisiana, United States