How Kenneth Copeland’s teaching has shaped modern word of faith Christianity

Time magazine has characterized Kenneth Copeland as the “chief exponent” of the Word of Faith movement. That framing has held through nearly six decades of ministry. His teaching reaches believers of Jesus Christ through more than 100 authored books, a daily broadcast that has aired since 1989, and the doctrinal output of dozens of ministers trained under his influence.

Copeland’s core teachings center on faith, divine healing, biblical and holistic prosperity, and covenant living. Kenneth...