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Popular Bible teacher, author and televangelist Joyce Meyer and her husband, Dave, are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary Friday.
They tied the knot on January 7, 1967, and went on to have four (4) children, Laura Marie Holtzmann, Daniel B. Meyer, Sandra Ellen McCollom and David Meyer
Mostly known for her TV show “Enjoying Everyday Life,” Joyce Meyer recently sat down to discuss her marriage success despite her painful past, and the keys to having a healthy relationship.
Raped by her father “at least 200 times” when she was growing up, Joyce’s testimony has inspired those struggling to find hope, telling them that recovery is always possible no matter the past challenges.
Dave, an engineering draftsman and army veteran, is the vice president of Joyce Meyer Ministries and has worked in full-time ministry for nearly 30 years, according to sources. The 78-year-old has often said that without her husband’s wisdom and stewardship in finance and administration, Joyce Meyer Ministries which includes Hand of Hope, wouldn’t be what it is today.
Joyce Meyer explained that when she first heard God’s call to go into the ministry, Dave wasn’t on board with her decision. However, she decided to pursue her calling and let God take care of Dave. Meyer said that only three weeks later, Dave came to her and said he realized that she had an anointing in her life to do, and he’d have her back with whatever decision she made.
Soon after, Meyer started a bible study group that begun with a few ladies from her work and rapidly grew into a group of up to 500 people from her church. She also started her own radio show.
It took five years for the Meyer family to start their own ministry called Life in the World. It was Dave’s idea to start a TV show, “Everyday Life,” in the early ’90s.
The couple has over 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
