An Evening With Joel Osteen

Tonight I'm attending an Evening with Joel Osteen.

His book "Your Best Life Now" teaches some of the same concepts and principles that I train in our workshops at MGM MIRAGE. I shared a story this morning that I watched Joel give in one of his messages I downloaded into my iPod.

Joel has gotten a lot of criticism from churches and other televangelists that don't agree with his message, style and Lord knows what else.

Joel doesn't preach fire and brimstone, he preaches a very positive message. Joel is the senior pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston.

Lakewood Church is a diverse, non-denominational mega-church located in Houston, Texas. As of 2007, it is the largest and fastest growing church in the United States with more than 52,000 attendees during its English and Spanish language services.

Lakewood's commitment to community outreach continues to increase, and its international media broadcast has expanded into over 200 million households in the United States. His broadcasts reach 100 countries around the world touching millions more.

I'm excited about the opportunity to attend this event tonight with my Director, my roommate and other close friends here in Vegas.