Duplantis is not an Evangelical. His theological beliefs are a combination of Charismatic, Prosperity, and Word of Faith doctrines, and he is considered by most to be a preacher of the prosperity gospel.[1]
Duplantis was on the Board of Regents of Oral Roberts University, which awarded him an honorary doctorate, until late 2007, when he, fellow regent Creflo Dollar, and the President of the University Richard Roberts all resigned. Duplantis said in a prepared statement released by the school, "the demands of ministry have made it increasingly difficult to continue to effectively serve." The rest of the Board which included Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn was swept away over the next few weeks after the University accepted a $70 million donation on the condition it inaugurate "a new era of transparent governance and accountability."[2][3]
Awardsedit
In recognition of his "many years of effectively sharing God's message of salvation through Jesus Christ to the world," Jesse Duplantis was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University in 1999.[4]
Private jetedit
In May 2018, national news media outlets reported that Duplantis had asked his followers to donate money to him so that he could buy a Dassault Falcon 7X, valued at $54 million.[5][6][7] Duplantis said that his organization, Jesse Duplantis Ministries, had already paid for three private jets by 2006, and that he had been using them by "just burning them up for the Lord Jesus Christ." Duplantis defended his choice by saying: "I really believe that if Jesus was physically on the earth today he wouldn't be riding a donkey. Think about that for a minute. He'd be in an airplane preaching the gospel all over the world."[8] In response to a wave of criticism, Duplantis stated on his ministry website, "I'm not asking you to pay for my plane, I'm asking you to pray for my plane."[9]
In 2016, Duplantis and fellow televangelist Kenneth Copeland defended their use of private jets with the claim that commercial planes were full of "demons".[10]
Other issuesedit
The Trinity Foundation (Dallas),[11] a religious watchdog organization, has kept an eye on Duplantis for more than 10 years. The organization's president Ole Anthony said that because of Duplantis' tax exemption, technically, every person in St. Charles Parish was “helping to pay for Duplantis' extravagant lifestyle”.[12]
In the aftermath of 2021's Hurricane Ida, Duplantis has faced criticism for his ministry's perceived lack of response to helping the community. His church resides in St. Charles Parish, where some 95 percent of the residences remained without power for weeks after the storm. St. Charles Parish was one of the hardest hit areas. [13] In response, Duplantis said that the church had donated $100,000 in generators to the community.[14][15] A few weeks later, Duplantis claimed the Second Coming was held up by a lack of donations, while touting his multi-millionaire status.[14]
Published worksedit
Booksedit
Ministry of Cheerfulness. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. 1994. ISBN0-89274-799-4.
Heaven: Close Encounters of the God Kind. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. 1996. ISBN0-89274-943-1.
Breaking the Power of Natural Law: Finding Freedom in the Presence of God. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. 1999. ISBN1-57794-224-8.
Jambalaya for the Soul. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. 2000. ISBN1-57794-304-X.
God Is Not Enough, He's Too Much!. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. 2001. ISBN1-57794-397-X.
Wanting a God You Can Talk to. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House. 2001. ISBN1-57794-315-5.
One More Night with the Frogs. Louisiana: Jesse Duplantis Ministries. 2003. ISBN0-9728712-5-X.
What in Hell Do You Want. Louisiana: Jesse Duplantis Ministries. 2003. ISBN0-9728712-8-4.
The Battle of Life. Jesse Duplantis Ministries. 2003. ISBN0-9728712-2-5.
Why Isn't My Giving Working?: The Four Types of Giving. Jesse Duplantis Ministries. 2013. ISBN9780981997735.
Referencesedit
^AJ Willingham (May 30, 2018). "This televangelist is asking his followers to buy him a $54 million private jet". CNN. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
^"Major Shakeup at Oral Roberts University". CBS News. January 15, 2008.
^"Another televangelist leaves ORU Board". The Oklahoman. December 17, 2007. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
^"Board of Regents". The Oklahoman. October 21, 2007.
^Olmstead, Molly (29 May 2018). "Louisiana Televangelist Asks For Donations to Buy $54 Million Jet". Slate.
^Stuckey, Michelle (4 June 2010). "Watchdog group investigates Jesse Duplantis' lifestyle". St. Charles Herald-Guide.
^Tuttle, Brad (May 29, 2018). "Meet the Televangelist Who's Asking His Followers to Help Fund a $54 Million Private Jet". Money.com. from the original on November 1, 2020.
^Broach, Drew (28 May 2018). "Jesse Duplantis, Destrehan televangelist, seeks donations for $54 million jet". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
^Nowak, Jeff (2 June 2018). "Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis: 'I'm not asking you to pay for my plane'". New Orleans Advocate.
^. The Washington Times. Archived from the original on 2021-02-25.
^"Duplantis asks donors to help with $54M jet--NBCNightlyNews 5 30 18". Trinity Foundation. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12 – via YouTube.
^"Watchdog group investigates Jesse Duplantis' lifestyle". 4 June 2010.
^"Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis criticized for response to hurricane victims".
^ abSchonfeld, Alexandra (2021-09-27). "Pastor Tells Telethon That Viewers Can 'Speed Up' Jesus' Return with Money". Newsweek. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
^"Jesse Duplantis Talks About Church's Efforts To Help Hurricane Ida Victims Following Criticisms". Christianity Daily - Your Source for Christian News & Inspiration. 2021-09-10. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
jesse, duplantis, born, july, 1949, american, preacher, from, christian, evangelical, charismatic, movement, based, orleans, louisiana, founder, ministries, duplantis, 2009born, 1949, july, 1949, orleans, louisiana, spousecathy, duplantis, 1970, churchchristia. Jesse Duplantis born July 9 1949 is an American preacher from the Christian Evangelical Charismatic movement He is based in New Orleans Louisiana U S and the founder of Jesse Duplantis Ministries Jesse DuplantisDuplantis in 2009Born 1949 07 09 July 9 1949 age 74 New Orleans Louisiana U S SpouseCathy Duplantis m 1970 wbr ChurchChristianity Pentecostal Congregations servedCovenant Church Contents 1 Charismatic ministry career 2 Awards 3 Private jet 4 Other issues 5 Published works 5 1 Books 6 References 7 External linksCharismatic ministry career editDuplantis is not an Evangelical His theological beliefs are a combination of Charismatic Prosperity and Word of Faith doctrines and he is considered by most to be a preacher of the prosperity gospel 1 Duplantis was on the Board of Regents of Oral Roberts University which awarded him an honorary doctorate until late 2007 when he fellow regent Creflo Dollar and the President of the University Richard Roberts all resigned Duplantis said in a prepared statement released by the school the demands of ministry have made it increasingly difficult to continue to effectively serve The rest of the Board which included Kenneth Copeland and Benny Hinn was swept away over the next few weeks after the University accepted a 70 million donation on the condition it inaugurate a new era of transparent governance and accountability 2 3 Awards editIn recognition of his many years of effectively sharing God s message of salvation through Jesus Christ to the world Jesse Duplantis was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University in 1999 4 Private jet editIn May 2018 national news media outlets reported that Duplantis had asked his followers to donate money to him so that he could buy a Dassault Falcon 7X valued at 54 million 5 6 7 Duplantis said that his organization Jesse Duplantis Ministries had already paid for three private jets by 2006 and that he had been using them by just burning them up for the Lord Jesus Christ Duplantis defended his choice by saying I really believe that if Jesus was physically on the earth today he wouldn t be riding a donkey Think about that for a minute He d be in an airplane preaching the gospel all over the world 8 In response to a wave of criticism Duplantis stated on his ministry website I m not asking you to pay for my plane I m asking you to pray for my plane 9 In 2016 Duplantis and fellow televangelist Kenneth Copeland defended their use of private jets with the claim that commercial planes were full of demons 10 Other issues editThe Trinity Foundation Dallas 11 a religious watchdog organization has kept an eye on Duplantis for more than 10 years The organization s president Ole Anthony said that because of Duplantis tax exemption technically every person in St Charles Parish was helping to pay for Duplantis extravagant lifestyle 12 In the aftermath of 2021 s Hurricane Ida Duplantis has faced criticism for his ministry s perceived lack of response to helping the community His church resides in St Charles Parish where some 95 percent of the residences remained without power for weeks after the storm St Charles Parish was one of the hardest hit areas 13 In response Duplantis said that the church had donated 100 000 in generators to the community 14 15 A few weeks later Duplantis claimed the Second Coming was held up by a lack of donations while touting his multi millionaire status 14 Published works editBooks edit Ministry of Cheerfulness Tulsa Oklahoma Harrison House 1994 ISBN 0 89274 799 4 Heaven Close Encounters of the God Kind Tulsa Oklahoma Harrison House 1996 ISBN 0 89274 943 1 Breaking the Power of Natural Law Finding Freedom in the Presence of God Tulsa Oklahoma Harrison House 1999 ISBN 1 57794 224 8 Jambalaya for the Soul Tulsa Oklahoma Harrison House 2000 ISBN 1 57794 304 X God Is Not Enough He s Too Much Tulsa Oklahoma Harrison House 2001 ISBN 1 57794 397 X Wanting a God You Can Talk to Tulsa Oklahoma Harrison House 2001 ISBN 1 57794 315 5 One More Night with the Frogs Louisiana Jesse Duplantis Ministries 2003 ISBN 0 9728712 5 X What in Hell Do You Want Louisiana Jesse Duplantis Ministries 2003 ISBN 0 9728712 8 4 The Battle of Life Jesse Duplantis Ministries 2003 ISBN 0 9728712 2 5 The Everyday Visionary Touchstone 2008 ISBN 978 1 4165 4976 5 Why Isn t My Giving Working The Four Types of Giving Jesse Duplantis Ministries 2013 ISBN 9780981997735 References edit AJ Willingham May 30 2018 This televangelist is asking his followers to buy him a 54 million private jet CNN Retrieved December 29 2019 Major Shakeup at Oral Roberts University CBS News January 15 2008 Another televangelist leaves ORU Board The Oklahoman December 17 2007 Retrieved June 9 2022 Board of Regents The Oklahoman October 21 2007 Olmstead Molly 29 May 2018 Louisiana Televangelist Asks For Donations to Buy 54 Million Jet Slate Stuckey Michelle 4 June 2010 Watchdog group investigates Jesse Duplantis lifestyle St Charles Herald Guide Tuttle Brad May 29 2018 Meet the Televangelist Who s Asking His Followers to Help Fund a 54 Million Private Jet Money com Archived from the original on November 1 2020 Broach Drew 28 May 2018 Jesse Duplantis Destrehan televangelist seeks donations for 54 million jet The Times Picayune Retrieved 29 May 2018 Nowak Jeff 2 June 2018 Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis I m not asking you to pay for my plane New Orleans Advocate Kenneth Copeland Jesse Duplantis defend private jets Commercial planes full of demons The Washington Times Archived from the original on 2021 02 25 Duplantis asks donors to help with 54M jet NBCNightlyNews 5 30 18 Trinity Foundation Archived from the original on 2021 12 12 via YouTube Watchdog group investigates Jesse Duplantis lifestyle 4 June 2010 Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis criticized for response to hurricane victims a b Schonfeld Alexandra 2021 09 27 Pastor Tells Telethon That Viewers Can Speed Up Jesus Return with Money Newsweek Retrieved 2023 03 22 Jesse Duplantis Talks About Church s Efforts To Help Hurricane Ida Victims Following Criticisms Christianity Daily Your Source for Christian News amp Inspiration 2021 09 10 Retrieved 2023 03 22 External links editJesse Duplantis Ministries Online Official website TV com bio IMDb Mini Bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jesse Duplantis amp oldid 1186413573, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
