televangelist

Broadcast ministry host

A televangelist is an evangelical Christian minister who conducts religious programming on television, typically combining preaching with appeals for donations.

The term often carries connotations of showmanship, emotional manipulation, and financial scandal: Another televangelist caught in a scandal.

Some televangelists have built media empires worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

preaching

sermon

Clergy's worship address

reverend · gospel · crusade · revival · salvation · redemption · proselytism · evangelism · healing · anointing

broadcast

studio

Creative professional's workspace

viewership · livestream · programming · channel · ratings · cable · syndication · infomercial · producer · soundstage

persona

charismatic

Compellingly attractive to others

showman · controversial · scandalous · megachurch · prosperity · faith-healer · dynamic · passionate · influential · theatrical

fundraising

tithing

Religious tenth contribution

donors · toll-free · donation · contribution · partner · supporter

Categories
Opposites
religious reach and platform

televangelistparish priest

Local church leader

village priest · anchorite · country parson · circuit rider · hermit

commercialization and spectacle

televangelistascetic

One who renounces indulgence

Mother Teresa · Francis of Assisi · monk · humble servant · hermit

religious vs. secular public figures

televangelistnews anchor

Television journalism presenter

talk show host · political pundit · infomercial host

Family

televangelists

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G