Religious Institutions
Lakewood Church of Houston, TX is America’s largest church and one of the most diverse. Joel Osteen’s weekly services are broadcast in the U.S. and around the world in over 100 nations. According to Nielsen Media Research, Joel Osteen is the most watched minister in America and reaches 95% of all U.S. television households. Since 1999, under the leadership of Joel and his wife Victoria Osteen, Lakewood has grown to over 50,000 attending each week and unprecedented outreach through television, online and stadium events across the U.S. In 2005, Lakewood moved into its present location, the former Compaq Center, a 16,000-seat arena that was once home to the Houston Rockets professional basketball team. For more information, go to www.lakewood.cc or www.joelosteen.com