April Osteen Simons: Facts About Joel Osteen’s Sister

April Osteen Simons is an American speaker and author and the sister of Joel Scott Osteen. April’s brother Joel Osteen is a well-known preacher, televangelist, businessman, and author. He has become the most-watched inspirational figure in America. April is also the sister of American vascular surgeon and medical missionary Paul Kent Osteen and the daughter of American pastor and founding pastor of Lakewood Church John Hillery Osteen.

April Osteen Simons: Bio Summary

Who Is April Osteen Simons?

April Osteen Simons is the daughter of John Hillery Osteen (August 21, 1921 – January 23, 1999) and Dolores (“Dodie”) Pilgrim, founders of Lakewood Church. Her parents started the Church in “a dusty, abandoned feed store” in northeast Houston as a church for charismatic Baptists. She was born in the year 1967, in Houston, Texas.

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April Osteen Simons will be 56 years old in 2023. She is not the only child of her parents. She is the sister of Joel Osteen, Paul Osteen, Lisa Osteen, Justin Osteen, and Tamara Osteen. Justin is her half-brother from her father’s previous marriage. She grew up alongside her siblings. She and her siblings share a strong bond. Her educational background and qualifications are unknown but she is educated.

April Osteen Simons is the granddaughter of Willis Jackson Osteen and Ellen Mae Leigh Brawner. She is a motivational speaker, author, and hope coach. She ‘delivers her inspirational, funny, faith-focused messages to audiences around the world.’ On her podcast, The Better Life, she publishes content weekly. She has a series with her mother called House of Hope.

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April Osteen Simons is also a regular guest on the Daystar Television Network show, Joni Table Talk. She is the author of a bestseller Better Than Ever: Get Your Happy Back, Stress Less, and Enjoy Every Day. April Osteen Simons said of herself on her website, aprilsimons.com–

“I am a Hope Coach. I love bringing hope and inspiration one life at a time. I have a weekly podcast called, The Better Life Podcast. a series with my mom, Dodie Osteen, and Lisa Comes called House of Hope, and my newest book -Better Than Ever-is out wherever books are sold. You can also find me on the Daystar Television Network with my dear friend, Joni Lamb, and her show, Joni Table Talk.”

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“I travel on a regular basis speaking at churches, conferences, success seminars and leadership/dream team sessions. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to travel all over the United States and Canada on a Motivational/Success Tour and loved every minute of it. In fact, I absolutely love what I do and I’m honored to be able to speak hope and life into people across the globe.”

April is said to be the Co-Pastor of We Are The Church Triumphant along with her husband, Gary Simons. The couple reportedly founded the Siete Pilares para Las Naciones establishment, which shows church pioneers and pastors in Latin America the seven pillars of life. April is the senior pastor of High Point Church, which she co-pastors with her husband, Gary Simons, per sources.

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According to Ancientfaces, April and her husband Gary got married on March 31, 1990, in Harris County, Texas. She is happily married to her husband, Gary. The couple have been blessed with 5 children. Their children are Christiana, Garrison, Savannah, Elliana, and Arriella.

What Happened To April Osteen Simons’ Parents?

April Osteen Simons lost her father and her mother battled cancer. April’s father John Osteen died on January 23, 1999, in Houston, Texas, U.S. He died at age 77 after a heart attack. In 1981, April’s mother Dodie Osteen was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was informed that “there was no treatment that could be given to her.” The cancer almost ended her life. She was 48 years old at the time. She got healed miraculously and has been cancer free.