Contact: Andrea Davis, Lakewood Church, 713-491-1339

HOUSTON, Aug. 1, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Joel Osteen Ministries announced today that Joel Osteen's television program will begin airing on WNBC 4 New York Sundays at 11:30am Eastern.

Joel's 30-minute television program reaches more than 10 million households each week -- one of the largest audiences in the U.S. -- and is seen in more than 100 nations across the globe.

Joel Osteen has a message of hope and unity that is resonating across the nation and around the world. Joel's appeal is universal, allowing him to crossover to audiences that are diverse racially, politically, and socioeconomically.

The first program entitled, A Magnet for Blessings, will air on August 4, 2013.

Joel Osteen is the pastor of America's largest church and one of the most diverse -- Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, with over 43,000 in weekly attendance. Millions of people worldwide are also inspired through his four #1 New York Times bestselling books, his top ten iTunes weekly podcast, and his sold out worship events in arenas and stadiums across the U.S. and abroad. Joel is ranked by the New York Times as one of the most influential personalities on Twitter and has more than 4 million Facebook fans.

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