Charismatic televangelist James Robison was once a Southern Baptist evangelist who lectured against the theological liberalism, and his heretical deliverance escorted him to be a founder of Christian relief organization, Life Outreach International. James has spoken to many through his crusade evangelism and now vocals as a co-host of a daily syndicated television program, LIFE Today.
His ecumenical philosophy set the televangelist maestro to be conservative religious leaders during the 80’s and his prominence rise as a benefactor in social conservative circles.
Enthralling Five Decade Of Marriage With Wife!
James who is the founder of Christian relief organization, ‘Life Outreach International,’ met his wife Betty Freeman while attending the Vacation Bible School, Pasadena High School in California. The televangelist was at the age of 20 when he tied the knot with Betty in 1963.
The duo, in spite of their ups and downs, relishes over five and a half decade of togetherness. According to his 2008 interview with CBN, James once had suicidal thoughts and even pushed the nose of an airplane. His wife Betty also had self-destructive ideation when the duo had a heated disagreement. Nevertheless, the couple realized their strengthening bond, and over the course, they have become a foundation of joy and peace transcending a better relationship.
They welcomed three children, but one of their daughters, Robin Robison, had a sad demise due to cancer on 28 December 2012. The couple’s daughter was a mother of three and battled cancer for seven years when she passed away at the age of 40. James shared a heartfelt tribute to his daughter on his blog entitled, ‘A Tribute to Robin.’ James and his wife, Betty, also have 11 grandchildren.
The Middle Tennessee State University graduate is vocal about his long-term relationship with Betty in his book Living in Love. In the Christian literature, the duo shares the key to their enthralling marriage and how they emphasize God at the center of marriage.
How Much Is James Robison’s Salary And Net Worth?
James, 75, summons the prominent part of net worth as an American televangelist and pastor. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the estimated yearly salary of the evangelist is $32,000. Since 1967, the televangelist is a founder of ‘James Robison Evangelistic Association’ and shifted the Fort Worth-based organization ministering as ‘Life Outreach International’ in 1992.
The Houston, Texas native served as a Worship Pastor at Restoration Church and Newchurch Christian Fellowship. As per indeed.com, a pastor in the area of Texas earns an average salary of $45,818 per year. James also serves as a co-host of a daily syndicated television program LIFE Today which airs on the national networks like Discovery, ABC Family, Daystar and INSP.
Short Bio
Born on 9 October 1943, James Robison is a native of Houston, Texas. The American televangelist grew up in Pasadena with his single mother, Myra Wattinger. At the age of 14, James got adopted by a local area pastor, H.D. Hale, and his wife into their church services.
The founder of James Robison Evangelistic Association graduated from East Texas Baptist College. From 1965 to 1980, James served as a Southern Baptist evangelist and later turned into Charismatic. As per wiki, the Charismatic graduated with honors from the Middle Tennessee State University.