Kenneth Copeland
American televangelist
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]
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 |
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- ↑ 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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