Juanita Bynum is a religious writer, televangelist, and singer who has done several successful projects. She became a household name in Christian circles after preaching a sermon entitled No More Leaves at a TD Jakes conference more than two decades ago. In addition to being a spiritual coach, Bynum is also an activist working to empower women. Discover interesting facts about the evangelist, including her married life that has always made headlines.
Juanita Bynum Biography
Juanita Bynum is an Illinoisian who was born on January 16th, 1959. She is one of the five children born to Thomas Bynum Sr. and Katherine Bynum. Juanita and her siblings Kathy, Janice, Regina and Thomas were all raised in a decent Pentecostal Christian home in Chicago. Bynum attended Saints’ Academy Church of God at Christ High School in Lexington, Mississippi for her high school education. Bynum answered the “God’s call” fairly early in her life. She began preaching in neighborhood churches shortly after high school. After gaining recognition through her teachings, she started a series called Lessons in Submission .
Juanita was thrust into the limelight in 1996 after Bishop T. Jakes discovered her speaking talent and later invited her to teach at a one-on-one conference. After that, she continued to educate, equip and empower people through various coaching platforms. In particular, she is the organizer of the Women’s Gun Conference , an annual event that ran successfully for six years (2000-2006). She also reached an international audience when she became part of a regular program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
Juanita Bynum is a Georgia-based speaker and author of bestsellers such as No More Sheets, The Threshing Floor, Walking in Your Destiny, My Spiritual Legacy, Matters of the Heart, Matters of the Heart, and many others. As a gospel singer, she has several albums to her credit, including the 1997 audio and video tape series – Out of Leaves, The Gospel Becomes Classic, The Diary of Juanita Bynum and Winds , among others.
Her husband and family
Juanita Bynum has been married twice. There is a lack of information about her first marriage, which took place in the 1980s. The marriage allegedly ended due to domestic abuse and for reasons best known to the singer, she vowed not to reveal details about her divorce.
Bynum’s second marriage was to Bishop ThomasWesley Weeks, III, founder of Global Destiny Ministries based in Duluth, Georgia. The ex-couple reportedly met at a coffee shop for about six weeks before tying the knot in 2002. However, the next year they officially met in a grandiose ceremony.
Bynum and Weeks seemed like a perfect match until August 2007, when news broke that the singer was allegedly assaulted by her husband in an Atlanta parking lot. Wochen, who later pleaded guilty to the aggravated assault, was convicted as a first-time offender and sentenced to three years in prison. In addition, he was forced to take anger management courses and do 200 hours of community service.
After about a month of assault and six years, Juanita Bynum filed for divorce. Since then, the televangelist has not remarried. Bynum has suffered domestic abuse and the resulting traumatic consequences in both marriages. Perhaps she decided to jealously guard her heart and focus solely on her career. Their relationship status is currently uncertain.
All you need to know
Juanita Bynum’s 2003 wedding to Bishop Weeks, a televised “million dollar celebration,” cost an estimated $1.2 million. At the lavish event, Bynum’s wedding dress and headband, both adorned with Swarovski crystals, cost $65,000 and $6,000, respectively.
Explaining the reason for the expensive wedding, Bynum said their wedding day was one of the greatest moments of their lives. According to her, the event was to be the defining moment of her life and she made it so big because she originally intended to stay married.
Juanita Bynum was once a lesbian, as revealed in her book No More Leaves . Also in 2009, the televangelist raised her eyebrows after speaking at an ordination service for a gay minister.
Bynum was arrested in April 2013 for failing to appear in court in connection with a lawsuit in which she was ordered to pay the $140,000 she owed to an entertainment company.
- Wealth (income and earnings)
Juanita Bynum is an accomplished author, televangelist and singer. As a singer, some of her musical projects have enjoyed tremendous commercial success. Although Juanita suffered some financial setbacks during her second divorce, she has since bounced back. Bynum’s net worth is currently estimated at $10 million.
Bynum stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches. Her body measurements are bust – 34 inches, waist – 24 inches and hips – 35 inches.
- Tired of life?
After her second divorce, Juanita Bynumin revealed in an interview that she was both mentally and emotionally abused in her marriage. According to Juanita, she had a bitter experience of abuse with her ex-husband and was heartbroken after their divorce. Bynum also confessed that she had suicidal thoughts, which often popped up in her head to resolve her depression. Luckily, she survived this phase of her life and continues to work to empower women.
