What Is Prosperity Gospel
Prosperity gospel is a Christian teaching that links faith, positive speech, and donations to financial wealth and physical healing. It is also called the health-wealth gospel.
Notable Prosperity Gospel Preachers
Well-known figures include Joel Osteen, Kenneth Copeland, Jesse Duplantis, and Creflo Dollar. Many lead large churches or broadcast ministries and publish books on faith and finances.
Teachings and Public Influence
These leaders often emphasize divine favor, seed-faith giving, and overcoming poverty through belief. Critics point to concerns about financial transparency and the use of donations. Supporters say the message encourages hope and generosity. For an overview of the movement and its critics, see the Wikipedia entry on prosperity theology at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosperity_theology.
