Robert Tilton’s downfall is still fresh in the minds of millions of people.
His televangelism ministry was one of the fastest-growing denominations worldwide in the 70s and 80s.
Robert Tilton gained followers and fame from speaking in tongues, fake healing miracles, and exorcising demons.
Robert Tilton, the founder of Word of Faith Worldwide Church. Photo: @roberttilton2Source: Twitter
Unfortunately, Ole Anthony brought the preacher’s prosperity ministry to its knees in November 1991.
Robert’s program aired in 235 American television markets in the early 90s.
Ole Anthony, a longtime critic ofprosperity televangelists, could not stand his pretence.
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The full-time preacher was one of thewealthiest pastorsof the decade.
He later graduated from Texas Technological University.
How old is Robert Tilton?
The televangelist lost a lot of wealth and followers after the scandal. Photo: @SuccessinlifeclubSource: Facebook
Since the televangelist was born on 7th June 1946, Robert Tilton’s age is 75 years.
He was born and raised in McKinney, Texas, USA.
In 1974, Robert and his family went on an evangelism road trip.
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Preaching on the roads of Texas and Oklahoma attracted enough congregation and publicity to start a church.
He divorced Martha in 1993 and married Lgh Vlntn n 1994.
Three years later, the couple went separate ways, and RobertTilton’s wife nowis r Rodriguez.
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They tied the knot in 2002.
Robert Tilton’s children are Amy, Marc, Jon, and Matt.
The small nondenominationalcharismatic churchbegan airing its sermons on a local TV program calledDaystar.
The preacher has two daughters with his current wife. Photo: @SuccessinlifeclubSource: Facebook
Travelling to Hawaii in 1981 enabled Tilton to expand his ministry beyond Dallas.
Dallas banker Herman Beebe gave him a $1.3 million loan to transformDaystarintoSuccess-N-Life.
The Word of Faith Family Church became amegachurchof 8,000 members and uncountable virtual followers.
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What happened to Robert Tilton?
He would pocket their donations and throw their prayer requests behind his Oklahoma-based bank.
The founder of the East Dallas homeless ministry spearheaded the entire investigation.
He still runs his church and takes donations. Photo: @SuccessinlifeclubSource: Facebook
The IRS was on his neck because his church’s bank evaded payrolltaxes.
The preacher eventually paid the $300,000 IRS debt after severalcourtsummons.
Some donors also sued him for fraud.
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For instance, Vivian Elliott won a $1.5 million lawsuit in 1994.
His churches' prestigious Lexington Academy was dissolved in 1998.
Where is Robert Tilton now?
Ole Anthony remained in East Dallas preaching to the poor and supporting them through his Trinity Foundation.
Antony’s house was more than 100 years old, and he almost died of an infection years ago.
In his old age, the man was interested in nothing else but God.
Doctors diagnosed him with cancer in 2017, andhe died on16th April 2021 at the age of 82.
His memorial service was held on 1st May in Dallas.
The preacher tried to revive his glory and ministry in Florida, but more people distanced themselves from it.
Robert Tilton relocated from Miami to his mansion in California, where he leads a small congregation.
People attend his sermons in the Marriott hotel’s small conference room, right outside California.
He still requests donations through Facebook.
His church’sofficial websitedoes not provide Robert Tilton’s phone number.
Listen to his live sermons on the website or tune into theSuccess-N-Lifeprogram onThe Word web link TV.
There are lots of Robert Tilton’s YouTube videos criticizing his past.
For instance, artist Pogo made fun of him by creating a viral song remix of Robert’s clips.
As an author, the televangelist has written several copies.
Robert Tilton might still be wealthy but struggling to win the world’s trust.
While some people still feel spiritually elevated by his sermons, masses believe a leopard never changes its spots.
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