21 Facts About Benny Hinn

Benny Hinn was raised within the Eastern Orthodox tradition and baptized by the patriarch of Jerusalem.

Benny Hinn has written that on 21 December 1973, he traveled by charter bus from Toronto to Pittsburgh to attend a "miracle service" conducted by evangelist Kathryn Kuhlman.

On moving to the United States, Benny Hinn traveled to Orlando, Florida, where he founded the Orlando Christian Center in 1983.

Benny Hinn's ministry began to rapidly grow from there, winning praise as well as criticism from fellow Christian leaders.

Benny Hinn is the author of a number of Christian books.

Evander Holyfield, who was diagnosed with a non-compliant left ventricle, has credited his healing to Benny Hinn, stating that through God working through Hinn, he was healed as he had "a warm feeling" go through his chest as Hinn touched him.

Benny Hinn's teachings are charismatic and are Word of Faith in origin, with a focus on financial prosperity.

Benny Hinn affirms belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Benny Hinn Ministries donated $100,000 for relief supplies for Hurricane Katrina victims in 2005, and $250,000 to the tsunami relief effort in 2007.

Some media have questioned the fact that Benny Hinn has a stutter.

Benny Hinn has caused controversy for theological remarks and claims he has made during TV appearances.

The screeners asked the mother if Grace had been healed, and when the mother replied in the negative, they were told to return to their seats; the pair got out of line, but Grace, wanting "Pastor Benny Hinn to pray for [her]", asked her mother to support her as she tried to walk as a show of "her faith in action", according to the mother.

Benny Hinn Ministries is not a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.

In December 2007, Benny Hinn said he would not respond to the inquiry until 2008.

Benny Hinn [has] engaged in open and honest dialogue with committee staff.

Benny Hinn's group reported to the committee that it complied with tax regulations and had made changes in compensation and governance procedures.

Costi Benny Hinn criticized the prosperity gospel and teachings of his uncle, writing among other things that healings only seemed to work in the crusades, where music created an atmosphere, and that many of their prophecies contradicted the Bible.

Benny Hinn has since written a book on the topic titled God, Greed, and the Gospel.

Benny Hinn filed divorce papers in California's Orange County Superior Court on 1 February 2010, citing "irreconcilable differences".

Benny Hinn was sued in February 2011 by the Christian publishing house Strang Communications, which claimed that a relationship with White did occur and that Benny Hinn had violated the morality clause of his contract with the company.

In May 2012, Benny Hinn announced that he and Suzanne had begun reconciliation during the Christmas season of 2011, stating that the split had been caused by her addiction to prescription drugs and antidepressants and citing his busy schedule and lack of time for his wife and children.