VICTORIA OSTEEN

These are some of the couples with storied pasts in Houston and Texas. Some come from reality and others from the imaginations of creative folks with an eye on the Lone Star State.

Initial critiques of the loan said the government essentially handed out grants to fund religious groups which goes against the Constitution.

HOUSTON – Since reports surfaced that Joel and Victoria Osteen’s Lakewood Church received $4.4 million in Payroll Protection Program loans, the Osteens have responded through Lakewood representatives, saying that it initially did not accept help. A screenshot from the Lakewood Church Facebook announcement that it will reopen for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Believing the shutdown would only last a few weeks, Lakewood did not initially accept PPP assistance during the first half of the program. It is important to note that, since 2004, Pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen have not received salaries from Lakewood Church, and the PPP funds do not provide any personal financial benefit to them, whatsoever. Donald IloffThe exterior of Lakewood Church in Houston is seen in this undated image.

HOUSTON – Joel and Victoria Osteen made a six-figure contribution to Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman’s mission to help raise funds for the Houston Food Bank. “We talked with them about what we’re trying to do and how we are trying to help people,” Bregman said. Every $1 donated to the Houston Food Bank can help provide three meals to people in need. If you are healthy and want to make an impact, the Houston Food Bank is taking volunteers to help with the added demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteer safety is a priority and appropriate safety measures will be taken, including social distancing.

Tickets to see Houston's Joel Osteen and Kanye West at Yankee Stadium on sale this weekKanye West and pastor Joel Osteen are once again teaming up for a special service. The two are set to present An Evening with Joel and Victoria Osteen featuring Kanye West and the Sunday Service Choir at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 2, 2020, at 7 p.m. >>> See Kanye West's visit to Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston .... less Kanye West and pastor Joel Osteen are once again teaming up for a special service. The two are set to present An Evening with Joel and Victoria Osteen featuring Kanye West and the Sunday Service Choir at ... more Photo: Godofredo A. Vsquez, Staff Photographer Photo: Godofredo A. Vsquez, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 49 Caption Close Tickets to see Houston's Joel Osteen and Kanye West at Yankee Stadium on sale this week 1 / 49 Back to GalleryKanye West and pastor Joel Osteen are once again teaming up for a special service. Yankee Stadium has a capacity of 54,251. This May's collaboration with West marks Osteens third appearance at Yankee Stadium.