Kenneth Copeland
Kenneth Copeland | |
|---|---|
 Kenneth Copeland in 2011 | |
| Born | Kenneth Max Copeland December 6, 1936 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Author Speaker, pastor |
| Political party | Republican |
| Movement | Word of Faith |
| Spouse(s) |
Ivy Bodiford (m. 1955–1958)Cynthia Davis (m. 1958–1961)Gloria Neece (m. 1963) |
| Children | John Copeland Kellie Swisher Terri Pearsons |
| Parent(s) | Aubrey Wayne Copeland, Venita PearlOwens |
| Website | www |
Kenneth Max Copeland (born December 6, 1936) is an American author, musician, public speaker, and televangelist. His work deals with the Charismatic Movement. Copeland has been known for preaching a message called the prosperity gospel, but some people criticize it.[1]
People also criticize Copeland for his anti-vaccination stance, which the say caused a large measles outbreak in his church[2] and for using donations from his church for personal needs such as a $17.5 million private airplane.[3][4][5]
With a net worth of USD $300 million, Copeland is the world's richest pastor.[6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Rosin, Hanna (December 2009). "Did Christianity Cause the Crash?". The Atlantic. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Texas Measles Outbreak Linked to Church Led by Kenneth Copeland's Daughter; Infection Spreads to Congregation, Staff, Day Care". www.christianpost.com. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 2017-12-22.
- ↑ "Tax-Exempt Status For Televangelist's Jet Denied". Americans United. Archived from the original on 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ↑ "Kenneth Copeland Ministries Ups Being a Scumonaut by Bragging About New G5 Jet". Pulpit&Pen. 17 January 2018.
- ↑ "Kenneth Copeland Loves His New $36 Million Jet". Patheos. Archived from the original on 2018-03-24. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ↑ "Kenneth Copeland Net Worth: Evangelist Is Richest Pastor In The World". IB Times. April 3, 2020.
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