Joyce Meyer Biography: Age, Height, Ethnicity, Children, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Books, Husband, Awards

  Joyce Meyer is an American Bible teacher, author, and speaker known for her practical approach to Christian living.

She overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the most influential evangelical leaders in the world.

She founded Joyce Meyer Ministries, which reaches millions through books, television, and conferences.

Profile

• Full Name: Pauline Joyce Hutchison
• Stage Name: Joyce Meyer
• Born: June 4, 1943
• Age: 81 years old
• Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Bible teacher, author, speaker
• Height: 1.86 meters
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: David Hutchison
• Spouse: Dave Meyer
• Children: Laura Marie Holtzmann, David Meyer, Sandra Ellen McCollom, Daniel B. Meyer
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million

Early Life and Education

Joyce Meyer was born on June 4, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. As of 2025, she is 81 years old. She grew up in a challenging environment and has openly spoken about the abuse she endured.

In April 2016, Meyer revealed that her father abused her at least 200 times during her childhood, a traumatic experience that later influenced her ministry and teachings. Her father’s name is not widely documented, and her mother’s remains undisclosed. She has a sibling named David Hutchison.

Joyce Meyer is a Christian of white ethnicity. She completed her education at O’Fallon Technical High School in St. Louis. Despite not pursuing formal theological education, she developed a deep understanding of the Bible and became a prominent Christian teacher and author.

Career

Joyce Meyer’s ministry career began in the 1970s when she started teaching Bible studies and later became an associate pastor at a local church in St. Louis.

In 1985, she founded Joyce Meyer Ministries, which has since grown into a global Christian organization. Through television, radio, conferences, and books, it spreads messages of faith, hope, and personal transformation.

Her television program, Enjoying Everyday Life, reaches millions worldwide and offers practical teachings on faith, personal growth, and overcoming adversity. Meyer is also a prolific author, with bestselling books such as Battlefield of the Mind, The Confident Woman, and Living Beyond Your Feelings.

Beyond her media presence, she actively engages in charitable work through Hand of Hope, the outreach arm of her ministry, which provides disaster relief, food programs, and human trafficking rescue efforts.

With decades of career experience, Meyer remains one of the most influential Christian speakers and authors, impacting lives globally with her teachings.

Awards and Nominations

2005 Time magazine recognized Meyer as one of the “25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America.”

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @joycemeyer
• Facebook handle: Joyce Meyer Ministries
• YouTube handle: Joyce Meyer Ministries

Personal Life

Joyce Meyer is married to Dave Meyer, and they have been together since 1967. The couple has four children: Laura Marie Holtzmann, David Meyer, Sandra Ellen McCollom, and Daniel B. Meyer.

Before marrying Dave, Joyce was previously married to a part-time car salesman shortly after her senior year of high school. The marriage lasted five years, and she stated that her ex-husband frequently cheated on her and persuaded her to steal payroll checks from her employer. Joyce Meyer stands at approximately 1.86 meters (6 feet 1 inch).

Books

Joyce Meyer has authored numerous books, including:

• Beauty for Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing
• Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind
• Me and My Big Mouth: Your Answer is Right Under Your Nose
• How to Hear from God: Learn to Know His Voice and Make Right Decisions
• The Secret Power of Speaking God’s Word

Net Worth

Joyce Meyer’s estimated net Worth is $8 million. Her primary sources of income are her ministry, book sales, speaking engagements, and media programs. As the founder of Joyce Meyer Ministries, she generates revenue through donations, conferences, and television broadcasts.