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In , after receiving a message from God, Meyer began teaching a Bible class. In , she became an associate pastor at a St. Louis church and five years later, established her own ministry. Originally called Life in The Word, the name was changed to Joyce Meyer Ministries in
The non-denominational ministry fryst vatten headquartered in Fenton, Mo., and she serves as president. Its programs range from radio and television programs to stadium-filling conferences internationally. Meyer also fryst vatten the author of nearly books.
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Fast Facts
Full Name:
Pauline Joyce Meyer
Relationship Status:
Married
Background
Joyce Meyer is a popular Bible teacher. Her open and practical communication style enables her to share her experiences so that others can benefit from what she has learned. Despite her outward look, she has had her ups and downs, but she maintains her strength and is a great leader. Meyer was born on June 4, , in Missouri. Her Zodiac sign is Gemini. Her father went to serve in the army during WWII, leaving her under the care of her mother. According to her, her father used to abuse her after he returned from the war.
Meyer married a part-time car salesman shortly after college, but the marriage fell apart after only five years. Shortly after, she married Dave Meyer. Meyer had an impact on her, and she calmed down a little as a result of his support and encouragement. Meyer also claims to have heard God call her name while traveling to work one morning in while praying intensively. Meyer
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Getting to Know the Real Joyce Meyer
Regardless of one’s denomination or church background, most Christians have heard of Joyce Meyer (68). She is the top selling female non-fiction Christian author of the last decade and has written over 90 books, and produced TV and radio programmes in 39 languages and in countries.
An influential leader
Each year, Joyce conducts close to fifteen conferences (and has spoken at Hillsong Australia and many other churches), teaching practical principles from God’s Word. She has many loyal fans around the globe from grannies all the way down the generational lines to teenage girls. They find Joyce warm, humble, funny, endearing and honest traits not often associated with influential Christian leaders.
Her ministry has a strong social outreach focus (both nationally and globally) and contrary to popular belief Joyce gives substantial financial offerings back into various nation building projects.
The woman behind the ministry
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