Joyce Meyer - Biography, Criticism of Meyer’s Ministries
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Joyce Meyer was born in 1943 in Missouri. After she was born, her father enlisted in the Army. Meyer has reported that her father began to molest her following his return. Meyer shares her experience in meetings. Following her graduation from high school, Meyer married a part-time car salesman. Her new husband cheated on her frequently and encouraged her to steal money from her employer. Their marriage ended five years later. Meyer met her current husband, Dave Meyer who worked as an engineering draftsman at a local bar. Meyer has stated that she heard God call her name, while driving one day. This is said to have occured after intense praying. Meyer had been born again in her late teens, but her lack of happiness caused her to become more involved in prayer. Following her encounter with “the voice of God,” Meyer spoke in tongues while out bowling at a local alley. Soon after, Meyer began to lead a Bible class and became involved in Life Christian Church. Meyer would become the associate pastor a few years later. The church became one of the top churches in Fenton because of Meyer’s popularity. Meyer began to air a daily radio show on a local station. Meyer resigned from her position in the Life Christian Church in 1985. She founded her own ministry and began broadcasting her radio program on several stations in the Midwest. Eight years later, Meyer’s husband suggested they begin a television ministry. It aired initially in Chicago and cable station BET. Her program reaches 3 billion people today.
Criticism of Meyer’s Ministries
Joyce Meyer has been criticized for leading an expensive lifestyle. Meyer has dismissed such claims and says that she doesn’t feel the need to defend herself. She has stated that she doesn’t need to apologize for “being blessed.” A number of her church’s expenditures have been made to purchase several homes for Meyer and her family. The church also pays for all of the utilities, landscaping and routine maintenance of the properties. Meyer and her husband live in a huge home, costing an estimated $2 million. The property includes an opulent fountain, private golf course, swimming pool, poolhouse, and an air-conditioned garage. Meyer has stated that she does not have the time to take care of the maintenance of the property due to her busy schedule. Joyce and Dave Meyer have also purchased a number of items that are currently held in a trust to guard against financial problems within their ministry. Included in these purchases are a lakefront home costing an estimated half-million, a $100,000 Mercedes, and a home for Joyce’s parents. Joyce Meyer Ministries publishes their financial reports annually. The ministry also submits to a voluntary annual audit.
User Comments
over 1 year ago
ed penney
people that donate to her ministry do so of there own free will, if she wants to dress nice, so be it, if she wants to live nice, so be it, I personally don't care, she has reached me with the message of Jesus Christ like no other, nothing else matters, through Her ministry many people have had there eyes opened to the WORD. She has studied and studied and studied, why can't she enjoy the fruits of her labors for her conviction to our Savior
over 1 year ago
shalisha`
She does a service. She should get paid. How else is she going to make a living if she is devoted to preaching the word of god. I'm not even religious - in fact, I'm an agnostic, and I still believe she should be entitled to an income from what she does. As long as she is honest to the congretation that their money is what funds her lifestyle.
over 1 year ago
lori hehl
when others are successful in there business we are no so quick to judge them and how they live their lifestyle. joyce meyer also contributes a lot to the less fortunate world wide. should she live so abundantly when she is a chritian? i don't know, but she is dedicated to her profession, to her God and to the easing the suffering of many. she has a right to her income even if it is substantial. she brings in the people therefore she brings in the money. why do we not publish how much money all the big wigs from banks and other major corporations spend their money. do they travel around the world to feed the starving or to provide safe havens for young girls pulled into the sex trade? how many homes do they have? do they offer a volountary audit once a year? i'm betting they dread the very thought of an audit. i realize there have been scams before by so called chritian speakers just as there have been countless scams from other people in charge of overwhelming amounts of money but that doesn't mean all christian leaders need to be under a magnifying glass. you know many chritians are actually spirit filled and spirit lead. why not let the government decide if she is honest with her money and go pick on these bankers who robbed the honest tax payers of their money. go publish what their homes look like or how many homes they have and stop worrying about if she flew on a private jet or bought a home for her parents. quite frankly, any person with her amount of money that didn't look after their own parents...now that would be questionable!
about 1 year ago
Christine L. Fike
I am so glad to read the positive posts! I have one name for everyone...."OPRAH".. who uplifts the gays with "coming out day"...
I'll stick with Joyce who lifts up the Name of Our Lord and Savior! AMEN!!
4 months ago
Ayiro Charles
If people were good at removing LOGS in their own eyes before seeing SPAKE in other peoples' eyes then, all this scenario of judging others could not be happening but all in all the bigger the price one pays for something the bigger the reward. So JOYCE, reap what you saw softly and quietly.People will always talk so do not mind them.More blessings from me Charles in Kenya. Africa.
5 months ago
thank you for doing what God wants you to do their is so many people in the world with a calling in their lives and they are either to scared or to laise to take charge you are an inspiration and example to follow and all you do is remind us of what we all ready know and we need that faith come by hearing and hearing the word of God says the bible thank you for for your service to the Lord you go right ahead and enjoy your homes jets nice clothes and all you have for they are blessings from above if there is any one out their hating on you for your blessings then i suggest they start listening to your every day living program to learn what they need to and submit themselves to the Lord to be blessed in a way in like wise you are God Bless Joyce Meyer and God forgive all them haters for envy has corrupted their hearts
6 months ago
Hello Joyce I'm Zoe from Ghana.I'v been watching your ministry, and been very much inspired.I find it dificult geting asses to your books.I'll be blessed if you do something about it.Stay blessed.
6 months ago
Hello Joyce I'm Zoe from Ghana.I'v been watching your ministry, and been very much inspired.I find it dificult geting asses to your books.I'll be blessed if you do something about it.Stay blessed.
10 months ago
Joyce, you are a blessing to me. Two things among many things that i like about you are;how practical and easy to understand your 'Enjoying Every Day Life' messages are to me.I think your ministry with your husband is exactly what the world needs today; 'it is to the world what a phonebooth was to superman'.Would you pliz pray for my family's salvation? i'm the only one who is saved in my family.
11 months ago
This is a gr8 testimony.U are my MENTOR
over 1 year ago
Linda Cray
Dear Joyce, I watch your programs 2 times a nite. I am going through a period of time of which I am trying to find myself. I was going south for the winter for the past three years, but with my folks & animals aging. I must stay in close to the family. I am doing my best to try & keep a good attitude. Please pray for me as I deal with Bi-Polar, am not liking the medications they have me on, but I know enough not to quit taking them because it alters my thought process. But I need help with over weight problem since I quit cigarettes. Thank you & God Bless, Linda
over 1 year ago
dear joyce meyer i love your preaching i watch and am inspired so much. nid more prayers to be strong in christ have a big change in life.
over 1 year ago
Dear joyce myer, Iwatch your program everyday and I am asking you to pry for me becaus Ihave a lot of seious problems and Ineed the lord in my life evyday.I belive in.god and i need help. Sondra
11 months ago
john
in the last days there will be alot of wolves in a sheep skins (meyer, and shuler?) WATCH OUT AMERICA!FOR SO CALL NEW AGE CRAP!!! GOD HELP US! P.S I'LL STICK WITH WHAT CHRIST DID AT THE CROSS
3 months ago
Ingrid
god will remind Joyce that he blessed her and she is not following Jesus foot step, truly mother Teresa did, Dave will also have to account for the frivolous spending while others have no water!!!! This would never be Jesus desire ,very sad.
3 months ago
Ingrid
I am sad that the average person is being taken advantage i don't. Believe they would be envious but she forgot what it is like. I am no longer donating since her 10,000.000. million jet should have bougth 100,000.00 water wells and almost all in Africa would have fresh water, so please don't tell me god would not have done that first.....she and Dave lost there way.
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12 months ago
hi sis Joyce.its a great feeling to mail u rte now,everytime i watch u on tv,i got encourage n practically apply all wat u say in my daily life...m having a blast all the time...enjoying my everyday life wit JESUS,i always pray that Lord make Joyce Meyer more beautiful with ur annointing,cause when we have CHRIST in us we look beautiful...u`r a STAR...many many blessings from our LORD to you,love u
7 days ago
maam I am a ex outlaw biker and a born again christian,also a single father to a special needs child(fasd). this I have done for 13 years and he is currently 14.I listen to your program before I go to work every day.Thank you for the teaching I try to put it to practice each day.Today I have had the privalige to talk to another 1% biker {outlaw biker} about the forgiving power of Christ Jesus.God Bless you have blessed me.ps never used to like you cause your voice and you were female.
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about 1 month ago
You are a great inspiration to me. Please pray for me and for my family to be in peace and happiness.
about 1 month ago
I love your Ministry. God will continue to uplift you and your Ministry in Jesus Name amen.
2 months ago
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3 months ago
i completely love joyce, she motivate me alot, i just love the fact that her life tells me about mine and keeps me fighting on to even be greater than she is. i wish i could have a personal chat with her, i have a lot to tell her. love u mummy meyer.
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6 months ago
Hello Joyce I'm Zoe from Ghana.I'v been watching your ministry, and been very much inspired.I find it dificult geting asses to your books.I'll be blessed if you do something about it.Stay blessed.
6 months ago
Hello Joyce I'm Zoe from Ghana.I'v been watching your ministry, and been very much inspired.I find it dificult geting asses to your books.I'll be blessed if you do something about it.Stay blessed.
6 months ago
hello meyer i love the good work you doing for the glory of God. nancie from africa kenya
7 months ago
whatever joyce went through is soul threatning &heart breaking but i know how much happy,peaceful,calm she feels today because jesus is living lord who can cure every hurt & fulfil our need to be loved.joyce's lofe history is inspiring for my sis. &i.b'cz we have also faced torture from last 7 yrs. after our mom's death in 2003 & also r facing now.THANKS JOYCE MAY LIVING JESUS BLESS YOU!!!!! AMEN
8 months ago
dear joyce, you have no idea how you have been a blessing to me. i listen to your 'enjoying everyday life',though not recently
abi,Ghana
9 months ago
celiwe
hi joyce meyer, i always watch your programmes, and they helps me in many ways.you always uplift my spirit.may good god bless you more.
10 months ago
Joyce,your messages are soo touching.Am in the middle east but at least i watch ur teachings.So practical and easy to understand.Who ever is against u,just forgive them for they dont know what they are up to.Pray for them to change and witness the glory of God.May God bless you abundantly.
12 months ago
Joyce is a God given gift to me, God has changed my life through her ministry. and yet am from Africa!!!
about 1 year ago
Joyce you have been a blessing to my life I stared to watch you when you came on TV and when you wrote your first book I want to get that book but I didn't have the money to buy it I had 2 kids that i was raising by myself so I wrote you a letter asking for a free copy and i didn't mail it because i said that she is trying to make it just like me but if at all possible you have the book i will gladiy by the book from you to be a blessing to somebody else you keep doing what GOD has called you to do to be a blessing to the world GOD BLESS YOU I LOVE YOU
about 1 year ago
I want to knoiw what was the blessed mothers importants other than being the mother of christ..I have heard in bible study that was was really nothing..is that true
about 1 year ago
NitaBolt
This bio was useless. I could have read the back of one of her books and got more info. I am doing a grad paper on her, at this rate I am sure to fail.
about 1 year ago
Derek Wagner
Joyce I was sexually abused for yrs by my father I think my story is unreal I would LOVE to talk with you THANKS
over 1 year ago
helen orie
hello Joyce, could you send me some of your write ups through my email? i don't really have the opportunity of watching your programmes. thanks, Helen
over 1 year ago
Hi joyce my name is josephine and i live in south africa.Iheard your story on abuse,and i can only tell you i know what that was like.I was abuse and had two children of insest.I wrote a book thats being review to be published.God has called me to be an evangelist and i know my story and testamony will help many.have a nice day.