Michael Koulianos (born September 16, 1977) is an American pastor and evangelist based in Orlando, Florida. He is the founder of Jesus Image, a 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.
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.
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][10] Koulianos has also taken part in later Send events, including international gatherings such as The Send Brazil in 2020.[11]
Personal life
In 2004, Koulianos married Jessica (née Hinn), daughter of televangelistBenny Hinn; he has described Hinn as a mentor, and they have appeared together at ministry events.[12] The couple resides in Orlando, Florida, with their three children.[8]
In 2005, he was ordained lead pastor of the World Healing Center Church in Orange County, California.[13]
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