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<p>John Osteen was an American <a href="/biography/john-osteen">pastor</a> and televangelist who founded Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 21, 1921 in rural Texas to a farming family. He was the <a href="/biography/john-osteen">oldest</a> of five children and was raised in a strict Pentecostal home.</p>

<h2>Early Life</h2>

<p>John Osteen was born in rural Texas to a farming family. He was the <a href="/biography/john-osteen">oldest</a> of five children and was raised in a strict Pentecostal home. He attended a small Pentecostal church in his hometown and was heavily influenced by the teachings of the church. He was an avid <a href="/biography/john-osteen">reader</a> and was particularly interested in the Bible. He was also an excellent <a href="/biography/john-osteen">student</a> and graduated from high school with honors.</p>

<h2>Ministry</h2>

<p>John Osteen was ordained as a minister in the Pentecostal church in 1945. He began preaching in small churches in the Houston area and eventually founded his own church, Lakewood Church, in 1959. He was a passionate <a href="/biography/john-osteen">preacher</a> and was known for his fiery sermons. He was also a prolific <a href="/biography/john-osteen">writer</a> and wrote several books on Christian topics. He was a strong <a href="/biography/john-osteen">advocate</a> for the power of prayer and believed that it could bring about miraculous changes in people's lives.</p>

<h2>Legacy</h2>

<p>John Osteen's legacy lives on through his <a href="/biography/joel-osteen">son</a>, <a href="/biography/joel-osteen">Joel Osteen</a>, who is the current <a href="/biography/joel-osteen">pastor</a> of Lakewood Church. <a href="/biography/joel-osteen">Joel</a> has continued his father's legacy of preaching the gospel and has become one of the most popular televangelists in the world. John Osteen's teachings have also been a major influence on the modern Pentecostal movement. He was a passionate <a href="/biography/john-osteen">preacher</a> and a prolific writer who believed in the power of prayer and the importance of spreading the gospel. His legacy will continue to live on through his son and his teachings.</p>

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