Michael Koulianos

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Michael Koulianos
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Born (1977-09-16) September 16, 1977 (age 48)
Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S.
Occupation(s)Pastor, author
Known forFounder of Jesus Image
SpouseJessica Koulianos
ChildrenTheo
Website michaelkoulianos.org/about/

Michael Koulianos (born September 16, 1977) is an American pastor and evangelist based in Orlando, Florida. He is the founder of Jesus Image, a charismatic Christian ministry that organizes services, conferences, and a ministry training program. [1] In 2019, he was a collaborator and speaker at The Send, a stadium gathering held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando that drew tens of thousands of attendees. [2] [3] Religious media have described him as a charismatic evangelist within contemporary revivalist networks.

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Early life

Koulianos was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He was raised Greek Orthodox and converted to Protestantism at the age of 12. [4] [5] [6] He began to preach regularly at the age of 16. [7]

Career

Jesus Image

In 2007, Koulianos founded Jesus Image, a ministry based in Orlando, Florida. [8] The organization later expanded to include Jesus Image Church and Jesus School, a ministry training program launched in 2020. [9] The ministry also organizes large-scale events such as the annual Jesus Conference, which has featured speakers including Bill Johnson, Francis Chan, and Heidi Baker.

Jesus Image has engaged in public collaborations with Bethel Church, whose leaders have appeared on Jesus Image TV alongside Michael and Jessica Koulianos; Koulianos has preached in Bethel services. [10] [11] These engagements reflect shared networks within charismatic revivalist circles.

The Send

On February 23, 2019, Koulianos was among the organizers and speakers at The Send, a stadium rally held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. [2] The event was supported by a coalition of evangelical leaders and ministries. Organizers reported more than 50,000 attendees, and media outlets described it as part of a broader charismatic revivalist movement. [3] [12] Koulianos has also taken part in later Send events, including international gatherings such as The Send Brazil in 2020. [13]

Personal life

In 2004, Koulianos married Jessica (née Hinn), daughter of televangelist Benny Hinn; he has described Hinn as a mentor, and they have appeared together at ministry events. [14] The couple resides in Orlando, Florida, with their three children. [8]

In 2005, he was ordained through World Healing Center Church, Inc., the corporation behind Benny Hinn Ministries, where he served in pastoral ministry before founding Jesus Image. [15] [16]

Publications

References

  1. ↑ "Michael Koulianos". AF. December 14, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Ministry, Christ for all Nations | Evangelistic. "Christ for all Nations | Evangelistic Ministry". cfan.org. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  3. 1 2 Law, Jeannie Ortega; Reporter, Christian Post (2019-02-28). "60,000 Christians gather in Orlando for 'Jesus Movement' of this generation". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  4. ↑ Georgian and Winnie Banov (2020-02-11). Georgian Banov with Michael Koulianos . Retrieved 2024-07-06– via YouTube.
  5. ↑ Koulianos, Michael (2017-06-20). Holy Spirit: The One Who Makes Jesus Real. Destiny Image Publishers. ISBN   978-0-7684-1169-0.
  6. ↑ "Michael Koulianos - Only God could put this crew together. Daniel Kolenda , Eric Gilmour ,Jean Michel (Catholic Priest) and David Brymer Laying hands on a Greek Orthodox guy. See you guys at #Jesus17 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻 www.Jesus17.com | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  7. ↑ Daystar (17 February 2016). "Michael Koulianos". Daystar Television. Daystar . Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  8. 1 2 "About". Michael Koulianos. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Jesus School starts September 2020!". Facebook. 2020-02-09. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  10. ↑ "Speakers & Worship Leaders". Jesus Image TV. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  11. ↑ "Michael Koulianos | Bethel". www.bethel.com. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
  12. ↑ Parke, Caleb (2019-02-25). "'The Send' marks start of 'greatest Jesus movement,' over 40,000 Christians gather, commit to missions". Fox News. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  13. ↑ "Milhares de pessoas no The Send Brasil". Comunhão. February 8, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  14. ↑ Koulianos, Michael (2017-06-20). Holy Spirit: The One Who Makes Jesus Real. Destiny Image Publishers. ISBN   978-0-7684-1169-0.
  15. ↑ "Benny Hinn Ministries / World Outreach Church / World Healing Center Church - MinistryWatch". db.ministrywatch.com. Retrieved 2025-10-07.
  16. ↑ seano (2018-03-06). "Michael Koulianos | Zion Christian Fellowship" . Retrieved 2025-10-07.
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