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Creflo dollar autobiography
Creflo Augustus Dollar Jr. is an American pastor, teacher, author, and televangelist. He is best known as the founder and senior pastor of World Changers Church International (WCCI) in College Park, Georgia, and for his television ministry.
Early life
Creflo Dollar was born Michael Smith on January 28, 1962, in College Park, Georgia. He later changed his name to Creflo Augustus Dollar Jr.
He grew up in Georgia and attended West Georgia College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in educational therapy. He later earned master's and doctoral degrees in counseling and ministry-related studies.
Beginning of his ministry
Dollar began preaching while he was still a young man. In 1981, he founded what became World Changers Ministries. The ministry initially met in a small school building, but it grew rapidly.
In 1986, World Changers Church International began holding services in a larger facility. The ministry eventually developed a large campus known as the World Dome, which became the church's primary worship center.
Teaching ministry
Creflo Dollar became particularly known for teaching about:
God's grace
Faith
Righteousness
Christian identity
Prosperity and financial stewardship
Freedom from legalism
The finished work of Christ
The believer's relationship with God
He has written numerous books, including Understanding God's Purpose for the Anointing, The Successful Family, and 8 Steps to Create the Life You Want.
World Changers Church
Under Dollar's leadership, World Changers Church International developed into a large ministry with extensive television and media outreach. His teaching is broadcast internationally through Changing Your World, his television program.
His approach to Christianity
A central emphasis of Dollar's teaching is that Christians should understand their identity in Christ and live from God's grace rather than attempting to earn God's acceptance through religious works.
His interpretation of grace, prosperity, tithing, and the Old Testament law has also generated significant discussion and criticism within Christianity.