Kenneth Copeland
American televangelist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Kenneth Copeland | |
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Born | Kenneth Max Copeland (1936-12-06) December 6, 1936 (age 87) |
Died | 13 August 2023 (death announced) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Author Speaker, pastor |
Political party | Republican |
Movement | Word of Faith |
Spouse(s) | Ivy Bodiford (m. 1955ā1958) Cynthia Davis (m. 1958ā1961) Gloria Neece (m. 1963) |
Children | John Copeland Kellie Swisher Terri Pearsons |
Parent(s) | Aubrey Wayne Copeland, Venita PearlOwens |
Website | www |
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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]