Robert Tilton biography
Robert Tilton is an American televangelist and former pastor of Word of Faith Family Church. In 1991, at the height of his ministry, his infomercial-style show Success-N-Life aired in all 235 American television markets. It grossed around $80 million a year. Furthermore, it has been described as “the fastest growing television ministry in America”.
Attended and graduated Cooke County Junior College. Robert also attended Texas Tech University. According to his autobiographical materials, he had a conversion experience to evangelical Christianity.
He began his ministry in 1974. Tilton preached to small congregations and revivals throughout Texas and Oklahoma. His family settled in Dallas and built Word of Faith Family Church. Faith Family Church was built in 1976. This church started a local television program then known as Daystar. His young church was constantly growing. However, Daystar was unable to expand beyond the Dallas area until Tilton traveled to Hawaii.
Upon his return in 1981, Tilton, with the help of a $1.3 million loan from Dallas banker Herman Beebe, turned Daystar into a one-hour “religious infomercial” titled Success-N-Life. In Success-N-Life, he regularly taught all of life’s trials. His message consisted mainly of impressing viewers on the importance of making “vows”. His favorite vote was often emphasized in his broadcasts. When a person made a vow to Tilton, he preached that God would recognize the vow and reward the giver.
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The show also published “testimonies” from viewers who gave to their ministry and supposedly received miracles in return. A Dallas Morning News story published in 1992 noted that Tilton spent more than 84% of his show’s airtime on fundraising and promotions. This was a higher total than the 22% for an average commercial television show. Some of his fundraising letters were written by Gene Ewing. Gene is the head of a multi-million marketing empire, writing donation letters to fellow televangelists like WV Grant and Don Stewart.
As a result of its television success, the World of Faith Family Church grew into a megachurch. It had over 8,000 members at its peak. He has also written several self-help books on financial success, including The Power to Create Wealth, God’s Laws of Success, How to Pay Your Bills Supernaturally, and other books. The books were republished in the late 1990s to be used as centerpieces for his 1997 infomercial series.
In 1991, ABC News conducted an investigation into Tilton. The Investigation was assisted by Trinity Foundation President Ole Anthony and broadcast on ABC’s Primetime Live on November 21, 1991. His ministry was accused of discarding prayer requests without reading them.
Robert Tilton’s Age
How old is Roberto? Roberto It is 75 years old from 2021. He he was born about June 7, 1946, in McKinney, Texas, United States. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on June 7 of each year, and your birth sign is Twins.
Robert Tilton height
Tilton stays in one average height and it’s from moderate weight. His exact body measurements are currently under review.
Robert Tilton family
Tilton was born into a supportive and caring family. However, he has not shared information about his parents and siblings. We promise to update this section as soon as possible.
Robert Tilton’s Wife
Tilton is happily married with your support and affection wife Maria Tilton. They caught married in 2002. Tilton married first wife Martha Phillipsin 1968. However, they separated in 1993. later got married Leigh Valentine, his second wife, in 1994. They divorced in 1997. Furthermore, he has four children: Amy Tilton, Jon Tilton, Matt Tilton, and Marc Tilton.
Robert Tilton Net Worth
Tilton have an estimate net worth from about US$ 500 million. His ministry amassed approx. $80 million annually.
