He’s been attacked for leading a wealthy life for a very long time. He is renowned for his contentious ideas on prosperity theology. Living in Atlanta, Georgia, Dollar and his wife Taffi are parents to five kids. Robertson is third on our list of the top 10 richest pastors in the world. He serves as chancellor and CEO of Regent University and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN).ĬBN is a global nonprofit ministry demonstrating the love of God and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through media evangelism and humanitarian aid. More so, he is associated with the Charismatic Movement within Protestant evangelicalism. Robertson received criticism from all over the world for calling for the murder of Hugo Chávez and for saying that Ariel Sharon’s illness was caused by God.
Critics assert that Robertson did business in Africa with former leaders Mobutu Sese Seko of Zaire and Charles Taylor of Liberia, both of whom were accused of violating human rights and who were convicted, as war criminals. Robertson has criticized left-wing feminism, pro-homosexuality, pro-abortion activity, and liberal college teachers. He has forewarned Christians that some Protestant groups might be home to the Antichrist’s spirit prayed to stop hurricanes and described Islam as “Satanic” and Hinduism as “demonic.” The Believer’s Voice of Victory, the ministry’s signature broadcast, is co-hosted by Gloria and her husband. They are the parents of Terri Copeland Pearsons, John Copeland, and Kellie Copeland. On April 13, 1963, Copeland wed Gloria (née Neece). From 1958 until 1961, he was wed to Cynthia Davis. Terri Copeland Pearsons was their only child, and the couple split in 1958. In October 1955, he wed Ivy Bodiford for the first time. On March 11, 2020, Copeland claimed to heal viewers of his TV show of the disease, asking them to touch the television set as he prayed for them.Ĭopeland has had three marriages.
Born December 6, 1936, Ken has made good fortunes as an Evangelist including a $3.6 million private jet, Mansions, and luxurious vehicles.ĭuring the pandemic of COVID-19, Copeland repeatedly got attention for his comments and actions in response to the outbreak. He is an ardent preacher of prosperity Gospel. Pastor Ken Copeland started as a pilot before starting his own Ministry.