Joel Osteen has his own unique God-given style and Ministry. His Spiritual gifting is in exhortation & encouragement. There are many variations (variety) of personalities, temperaments and styles in the body of Christ. I may not choose this church for my own because I like Bible teaching of the 4 Gospels more in-depth and detailed. However, God is using this man's Ministry to encourage, help, console and attract many people. I have seen friends and family open their hearts to Christ because of this Ministry. The Scripture says "with loving kindness have (God) I drawn them." The word also said "one man plants, another waters but God gives the increase". Not every method and style is for everyone. If you like another style of preaching/teaching/worship that is your preference as long as God is getting all the Glory & the main focus is on God. I say praise the Lord! Often those that are harsh toward him have not studied his ministry. As far as Joel saying on Larry King that he did not know if a Jew, Buddhist, etc would go to Heaven. He is right we don't know who God will save and just maybe they will come to know the love, repentance and salvation Jesus offers through this wonderful Ministry! By the way his Worship team and Music is simple awesome. I would suggest whoever can should check out the CD "Lakewood Live" with the anointed music of Israel Houghton.