Jen Hatmaker A blogger who's written 12 books and starred in an HGTV home renovation show with her family, Hatmaker came out in support of gay marriage in 2016, which caused her publisher LifeWay to stop selling her books. The $1.3 million in church funds that an IRS investigation found redirected to the Bakkers' personal accounts couldn't take Jim down, but CNN reports the alleged hush money payment of $279,000 to cover up the rape of his secretary certainly pushed the "pause" button on his success story. Undoubtedly the most prominent evangelist at the close of the nineteenth century was Dwight L. Moody. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. Although Herbert W. Armstrong's teachings have remained popular over the years, they have also been criticized by the greater Christian community and former followers. The author of bestsellers such as Wisdom for Winning and Dream-Seeds, he has also writte the Topical Bible series and released gospel tracks. The accusations are numerous and diverse. In a broadcast from 2015, Duplantis and fellow preacher Kenneth Copeland said it was because regular airliners are filled with people who would constantly be asking them to pray. 47. In the previous decade, he'd founded the Moral Majority PAC shortly after an all-white Christian academy that he founded was threatened with losing its tax exempt status due to new legislation regarding segregated schools. Truly, we are all human, and even the best among us must strive to be better. He was also accused of sexual abuse by Rev. Vote in National Survey Here This Newsmax list of the 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America includes pastors, teachers, politicians, athletes, and entertainers men and women from all walks of life whose faith leads them to live differently and to help others in a variety of ways. Osteen's televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 .more Kirk Cameron Age: 52 In addition to having been an educator, entertainer, and legislator, she is also a long-time Newsmax Insider. 80. Unfortunately for Swaggart, hell hath no fury like a minor television celebrity scorned, and Gorman had Swaggart followed and photographed during a rendezvous with a local prostitute. His influence has been noted by Christianity Today, Reader's Digest, and The New York Times. Glennon Doyle Melton is a lesbian who writes books lauded by Oprah Winfrey. Hal Lindsey is an evangelist and Christian writer. If Creflo Dollar, why not Benny Hinn? Paul and Jan Crouch got into the televangelism game during its early days, buying up television stations across the country and forming the Trinity Broadcasting Network, best known as the only television station that the TV in your Motel 6 room seems capable of playing. Copeland, a Texas evangelist, came under fire for a viral "Inside Edition" video in which he defended his three private jets. It is good and right to see names like Tim Keller, Trip Lee, John MacArthur, John Piper, R.C. . He also stated that a gay-friendly church was a satanic cult and that its inevitable annihilation would cause a celebration in heaven. She is the daughter of Dr. Tony Evans. Their ministry fell pretty clearly under the umbrella of "that's absolutely a cult" when it was discovered that they had followers working in a sweatshop, producing high-end denim jackets that were sold for hundreds of dollars. Tebow has also written several books and supported philanthropic organizations like Cure International. What's the deal? Asa Alonso Allen (March 27, 1911 June 11, 1970), better known as A. Robert A. Schuller is an American televangelist, author, and pastor. The evangelical faith of these prominent Americans has shaped their lives and influenced their politics, morality, and careers, as well as their personal lives. . To avoid Swaggart's potential power grab, he handed Jerry Falwell Sr. the keys to the kingdom. 3. Michael L. Brown The conservative radio talker Brown hosts the nationally syndicated The Line of Fire and heads the Coalition of Conscience, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Christian networking organization. With his grinning California charm, charismatic preaching methods, and Mother Goosian alliterative name, Popoff was the man to see in the '80s for revival services and quick-as-a-bunny faith healing. John MacArthur A prominent author and pastor, MacArthur has authored or edited more than 150 books including the MacArthur Study Bible, which has sold more than 1 million copies in several translations. When he talked, the people in his community listened. . Yeah, he died in jail. ( See the full list of original contributing editors .) Mark DeMoss A former Liberty University board member, DeMoss resigned when Jerry Falwell Jr. endorsed Donald Trump for president. Not his anti-labor union manifestos or the fact that he'd light up a room with his smile when you brought up segregation or his connection to a series of bombings in the 1960s. 14. Philip Yancey He's the best-selling and award-winning author of books including The Jesus I Never Knew and Whats So Amazing About Grace? both of which were selected as books of the year by Christian retailers. The top-11 includes three who are first politicians and several others who use their influence equally in both worlds. Televangelist and religious leader Jerry Falwell Sr. was also a co-founder of the Moral Majority, a political platform for the promotion of conservative Christian ideals. Lee Strobel A staunch defender of biblical inerrancy, this former investigative journalist has written several books that have received Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Christian Book awards, and he also hosted the television program "Faith Under Fire. Age: 59 She later formed the Mourning to Joy Ministry, to help women survive post-abortion trauma. 54. He has been an outspoken defender of President Trump and delivered the sermon at the then-president-elect's private worship service at St. Johns Episcopal Church on Inauguration Day. Dollar, Jr. is an American televangelist and pastor. The story goes like this. As his ministry evolved, Moody found himself . A month later, they've outgrown the darned things, and you have to ask your parishioners for $54 million to buy new ones. 86. Find out more about the greatest American Televangelists, including Joel Osteen, Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell, Kent Hovind and Jimmy Swaggart. Eric Metaxas This award-winning Christian author penned the 2010 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association "Book of the Year" "Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy." Ralph F. Winter A Hollywood movie producer who has worked on both mainstream movies (X-Men 2, Hocus Pocus, several Star Trek movies) and faith-based films (Three, Hangmans Curse, Captive), he's focused more on the latter over the last several years. American Evangelicalism seems to defy unity, let alone hierarchy. Because he totally used to be a satanist. He's an archduke, and his armies march on Luxembourg this very night. It sometimes seems that theres no scandal bad enough, no denial deep enough, and no heresy terrible enough to keep people outside the bounds of evangelicalism. The Pew Research Center estimates that about 25.4 percent of Americans, or about 62 million adults, are evangelicals. Beth Moore As founder of Living Proof Ministries based in Houston, Texas, Moore's video-based Bible studies and books have helped thousands of women learn how to live by evangelical Christian principles. A. Allen was an American evangelist best remembered for his deliverance ministry and faith healing programs. Awkward. Rev. Other so-called climate experts have foretold global doom and gloom for more than hal. 10. He was producing shows nearly every day and being broadcast on hundreds of channels across the world. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. Fifth, there are some bright spots. All rights reserved. 81. You know how it is. Vote for Your Favourite American Televangelists, (American Televangelist and Faith Healer Who Was Exposed as a Fraud in 1986 by James Randi), (Televangelist and founder of Cornerstone Church), (American Televangelist Best Known for His TV Series Jack Van Impe Presents), (Contemporary Christian Singer-Songwriter, Televangelist and Pastor of the Wisdom Center Ministry), (Former Televangelist, Motivational Speaker and Founder of the 'Lori's House' Organisation). 6. He's the founder of the Daystar Television Network, the second-largest Christian TV network on Earth. 2019 TIME USA, LLC. During an undercover investigation, ABC discovered that prayer letters sent to Robert Tilton's television ministry were sent straight to the bank, where their donations were marked and their prayers were thrown in the dumpster. Anne Graham Lotz The daughter of Billy Graham, Lotz is the founder of AnGeL Ministries and the author of 11 books including Just Give Me Jesus, on which she based popular revivals for women that are held in arenas and draw large audiences. Early frequenters of YouTube know him as The Farting Preacher. Rich Stearns The president of World Vision U.S., Stearns runs an aid organization that works with the poor around the world to better their lives and teach them how to be self-sustaining. Copeland, whose sermons are broadcast around the world, was criticized during the Covid-19 pandemic for claims that he had destroyed the virus and that the pandemic would end soon. Richard Land Serving as president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for 25 years, Land handled public policy for the Southern Baptist Convention until 2013. Cameron Strang The founder of Relevant Media Group, Strang primarily publishes Relevant Magazine in print and online, which targets readers ages 18 to 39 who are interested in progressive Christian issues. Tilton's message has been clear from the start: Poverty is the result of sin, and also please send money. Peruse the list below to find out! He is also a motivational speaker, television personality, and sometimes-conservative political commentator. Unfortunately for the reverend, that last part broughteverything tumbling down. Do You Approve of President Trump's Job Performance? He was also an editor for Christianity Today and still remains an editor-at-large. Rick Warren The founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, a megachurch in California, Warren became a household name with the release of his book The Purpose Driven Life, which sold more than 32 million copies and is widely billed as one of the best-selling nonfiction hardcover book in history. Things get creepier the more you read about the Alamos. Mark Noll A historian and research professor at Regent College, Noll has studied and written about the history of Christianity and the evangelical movement in the U.S. Part of Nolls work has encouraged a more intellectual approach to evangelicalism. Just ask the king of televangelists, Joel Olstein, who's amassed a fortune as America's go to preacher. According to a 2016 report, Evangelical Protestants compose about 17% of the Christian population in the United States of America. He is also renowned for performing exorcisms over Skype and on calls. Jakes denies the doctrine of the Trinity while Creflo Dollars gospel is not ultimately about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ but about personal enrichment. Fourth, it shows Americas unique conflation of evangelicalism with politics. 76. Dubbed the Walking Bible, Van Impe had memorized most of the Authorized Version of the Bible. If so, what are your thoughts on it? Anyway, then he did it all again three years later and lost everything. Tim Tebow The former Heisman Trophy winner, NFL quarterback, and now New York Mets minor league outfielder became popular with Christian sports fans and spectators for his outspoken faith and the way he displayed it during games, like kneeling in prayer in the end zone to celebrate a touchdown. His show Wisdom Keys with Mike Murdock has been a hit. The show has hosted several celebrities like Steven Curtis Chapman, Robert Selden Duvall, and George W. Bush. Arthur Cole Blessitt (born December 31, 1937) is an American celebrity evangelist, Morman, and retired Army warrant officer. Pat Boone A gospel singer who has sold more than 45 million records since the 1950s, Boone was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2003. To fans of Mike Warnke, it's Sunday morning. If Trip Lee is on the list, then why not Lecrae? Popoff used a concealed earpiece to receive information about people suffering from ailments during his religious services and claimed that God divulged the information to him. He kept going, and now does infomercials selling his patented Miracle Manna, a guaranteed cure for, according to Popoff, basically everything. Graham has preached the gospel to nearly 215 million people in stadiums around the world and led more than 3.2 million people to Christ at his Crusades over the years. He also heads the Creflo Dollar Ministries, Creflo Dollar Ministerial Association, and Arrow Records. If God created man and man created the small two-way radios that Popoff and an assistant used to have secretly communicate while Popoff was performing, then hallelujah. The kicker was his conviction on 10 counts of transporting girls as young as 8 across state lines for the obvious, evil reason. Oral Roberts is also credited with founding Oral Roberts University (ORU) and the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association. William Barber II An African-American pastor and political leader in North Carolina, Barber was president of NAACPs North Carolina state chapter until May 2017. 13. Early response to her new book, "Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life," has been positive, though. Pat Robertson Perhaps best known as the host of the "The 700 Club," Robertson is the chancellor and CEO of Regent University and the chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network. Here's the list! Creflo Dollar A popular African-American pastor and televangelist, Dollar incidentally preaches a gospel of wealth from his megachurches, called World Changers Ministries, from Atlanta and New York. Welcome to the online home of Tim Challies, blogger, author, andbookreviewer. Ken Ham A speaker and authority on biblical creationism, Ham founded Answers in Genesis ministry, which built the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. He has also been honored twice by Russia for humanitarian work done there over many years. Was any of it true? In 2006, he was named in the 10 Most Fascinating People list published by Barbara Walters. 34. The 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, On Nicks Twenty-Third Birthday and My Own, Jinger Vuolos Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear, 8 Sins You Commit Whenever You Look at Porn. Alan Sears As general counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian legal advocacy group, he has won many lawsuits on behalf of conservative Christians. Cameron now appears in Christian films and has commented on political and societal issues as well as participating in several ministries, including his own TV series "The Way of the Master. The show was taken off the air when ABC's Primetime Live questioned Robert Tilton's fundraising practices. Joyce Meyer, founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, host of "Enjoying Everyday Life" TV and radio show, bestselling author of more than 100 books. 50. Find out more about the greatest American Televangelists, including Joel Osteen, Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell, Kent Hovind and Jimmy Swaggart. Their top-ten are Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, Joel Osteen, Mike Huckabee, Pat Robertson, Rick Warren, Jerry Falwell Jr., Joyce Meyer, Mike Pence, and the combination of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. Glennon Doyle Melton She has written several best-selling books that were featured by Oprah Winfrey, and she also created the online community Momastery and the nonprofit Together Rising, which has raised millions of dollars for women and children in crisis. Soon afterward, he gave the speech where he cried a lot and asked for forgiveness. Whatever Newsmaxs evangelicalism is, its broad enough to encompass the very best and very worst of Christian teachers. 79. 61. Cut to the mid-'70s. She initially gained notice for her work with The PTL Club, a televangelist program she co-founded with her then-husband Jim Bakker in 1974. First, the list is pretty good. James Robison is an American televangelist best known for hosting the daily TV program, LIFE Today, along with his wife Betty Freeman. Interestingly, it also states in Matthew that Jesus said, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." Their methods were questionable and their message was a horror show, but otherwise, it was an unspectacular enterprise. ", 55. The resulting backlash was split. 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Im sure it was no small project to sift through the thousands of possibilities among the millions of Evangelicals to arrive at a mere 100. 62. 48. In the following 28 minute video, Justin Peters uses very brief video clips to show the heretical teachings of 18 false Christian teachers: Gloria Copeland; Benny Hinn; Creflo Dollar; Joel Osteen; Victoria Osteen; Sid Roth and Bishop Clarence McClendon; Don Piper; Joyce Meyer; Andrew Wommack; Rod Parsley; John Hagee; Joseph Prince; Jesse . John Piper John Piper is a very well-known preacher for his style (straight forward/not passive) and knowledge of the Bible. Friday, 17 November 2017 09:07 AM EST. A Singing Faith. According to him, three women who had previously worked for him had threatened to go public with the information if they weren't paid $7.5 million. At least, it is small in numbers compared to the vast quantity of people who fall within a standard label of evangelical and it is weak in influence compared to circles that are welcomed by the worlds most wealthy and powerful. She's also a former panelist on the daytime talk show The View.. His book, Do Something! Lamb's story is a familiar one. To most people, it's exhausting. A satanic preacher. . In no other nation would so many leaders be so clearly connected with politics. He fulfilled that desire by helping immigrant communities in Chicago and sharing the Gospel with whomever would listen. Allen enjoyed a large following and was one of the first evangelists to develop a national television ministry. His shining quote: "Consent is puberty." Cut to the mid-'70s. Billy James Hargis was resolute. 70. My daily, curated collection of Kindle deals for Christians. Robert P. George Although hes a Catholic, hes revered for the Manhattan Declaration, a manifesto signed by evangelical, orthodox, and Catholic leaders that promised resistance against legislation that might implicate church values. It was a touching moment of humility from atop a pillar normally reserved for moral superiority. One star player has been Paula White, President Trump's spiritual advisor. Previous Post Barber pastors Greenleaf Christian Church. He has made controversial remarks about gun rights and endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, speaking at the 2016 Republican National Convention in his support. He has also produced Christian-themed movies and docu-dramas such as Second Chance and Facing Darkness. I worship and serve as a pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Toronto, Ontario.