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Lakewood Church's response to Hurricane Harvey

Lakewood Church's response to Hurricane Harvey in 2017 sparked intense media coverage and public debate

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Jan 30, 2026
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What specific financial controversies has Lakewood Church faced and when did they occur?

’s public financial controversies fall into a few clear episodes: a long-running $100 million construction loan tied to its relocation and renovation (announced paid off in January 2024), acceptance a...

Jan 20, 2026
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Have Lakewood Church's leaders been investigated or sued over alleged misuse of donations?

Lakewood Church experienced a high‑profile theft of roughly $600,000 in donations in 2014 and a stash of cash and checks was found hidden in a church wall in 2021; Houston police say evidence links th...

Jan 28, 2026
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Did Joel Osteen or his church face legal scrutiny after the 2017 Houston flood response?

and were the target of intense public and media criticism after their initial response to in August 2017, but the reporting in the available sources documents controversy, and public relations defense...

Jan 8, 2026

What incidents or sermons led pastors to publicly criticize Joel Osteen (include years)?

Joel Osteen’s most prominent public rebukes came from fellow pastors and theologians over two kinds of grievances: theological objections to his “positive” or prosperity-oriented message and specific ...