Joyce Meyer is a well known 'Charismatic Christian' and the president of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Her ministry is located in St. Louis, Missouri, the city where she was born. The Charismatic Christian movement began in the '60s and is considered quite similar to Pentecostalism. Meyer is an engaging speaker who has become very wealthy from her career as a preacher.
Meyer's father went to fight in World War II. When he returned, Meyer says he began sexually abusing her, which is something she has been open about with the public. She was always religious and prayed regularly, however, she said that one morning she heard God call her name. She followed the calling and developed the ministry and massive following she has today. Since then, she has become one of the most influential evangelicals in the USA.