Benny Hinn

Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn is an Israeli-born American-Canadian televangelist, author, and television host whose healing ministry has reached a global audience for over five decades. Born in Jaffa, Israel, he is best known for his large-scale "Miracle Crusades," dramatic faith-healing sessions, and the practice of being "slain in the spirit." His flagship program, This Is Your Day, has aired since 1990 and is broadcast to millions across continents. Hinn has preached to more than a billion people through television and live events, making him one of the most recognizable figures in charismatic Christianity.

Hinn's ministry has always sparked debate. Critics question the lack of independent medical verification for healing claims, and his financial practices have drawn scrutiny, including a 1987 U.S. Senate inquiry into televangelist fundraising. Despite the controversy, his following remains devoted. He continues to hold crusades, teach at conventions, and mentor through the Benny Hinn Institute. As of 2026, he remains active, delivering messages at major events and defending fellow ministers against public criticism. [edit]

Benny Hinn grew up in Jaffa, Israel, in a Greek Orthodox family. His early years were shaped by the Orthodox traditions of his homeland. When he was a teenager, his family emigrated to Canada, a move that would redirect his life. In the early 1970s, Hinn experienced a conversion to evangelical Christianity, a turning point that set him on a path to ministry.

After his conversion, Hinn felt an immediate call to preach. He began itinerant preaching and held small healing meetings in the late 1970s. These modest gatherings gradually grew as word spread of his charismatic style and claims of miraculous healings. By the early 1980s, Hinn was establishing himself within charismatic circles and founded his ministry organization, which later became known as Benny Hinn Ministries. His early ministry focused on the power of the Holy Spirit, a theme that would define his entire career. [edit]

Hinn's breakthrough came in 1990 with the launch of his television program This Is Your Day. The show became his flagship broadcast, reaching millions and propelling him to international fame. Over the following decades, his Miracle Crusades drew thousands of attendees worldwide, and he became a leading voice in the charismatic movement.

His 1990 book Good Morning, Holy Spirit became a bestseller, cementing his reputation as a teacher on the Holy Spirit. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Hinn expanded his ministry internationally, partnering with other ministries like Jesus Image and maintaining a close relationship with Kenneth Copeland. In the 2020s, he continues to hold major events, including the 46th Annual Southwest Believers' Convention in 2026. He also launched the Benny Hinn Institute for coaching and mentoring, and remains a sought-after speaker at conferences worldwide. [edit]

Benny Hinn's public image is deeply polarizing. To his followers, he is a healing evangelist with a global reach, known for dramatic faith-healing services and the practice of being "slain in the spirit." His signature style includes large-scale crusade events, dramatic prayer sessions, and television broadcasts that emphasize the Holy Spirit's active work. To critics, his methods have been questioned for lacking independent medical verification of healing claims, and his financial practices have faced repeated scrutiny. His ministry's tone is one of charismatic exuberance, and his followers participate in crusades, conventions, and online viewing of his broadcasts. Hinn's media presence is strong, with active accounts on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube, where he shares sermons and healing services. [edit]

Benny Hinn commands a vast global audience spanning decades of televangelism, with his reach extending into continents through broadcast media and live crusades. According to the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, he is currently ranked as the 57th most famous person from Israel and holds the position of the 39th most famous person in Religious Leaders, both holding steady from the previous cycle. These placements reflect sustained attention across international media coverage and consumption signals worldwide. His supporters, often identified as ministry partners or believers rather than a secular fandom group, engage primarily through structured religious participation. There is no formal name for this collective; they operate as an organized network centered on Benny Hinn Ministries, utilizing digital platforms to share testimonies and prayer requests. The community actively participates in rituals involving physical healing claims and crowd reactions during services, where followers expect dramatic spiritual experiences. Recent years have seen financial disputes and legal challenges become part of the public narrative, yet the core identity remains rooted in charismatic Christian devotion without a distinct pop-culture moniker.[edit]

Born in Jaffa, one of the world's oldest port cities, Hinn was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church before converting to evangelical Christianity. He has hosted the Southwest Believers' Convention for over four decades, marking it as one of his longest-running events. A former assistant once repurposed an abandoned Alabama church into a recovery center, illustrating the ripple effects of his ministry network. Hinn has publicly defended Kenneth Copeland against critics, urging Christians to cease their criticism. Among the legends surrounding his career, a persistent story recounts his ability to cure terminal illnesses like cancer and AIDS merely by laying hands on individuals or through television contact, though independent verification remains contested. Another widely retold account describes crowds collapsing backward during his services, a phenomenon known as being "slain in the spirit" that serves as proof of divine power for believers. In early 2026, a viral moment emerged when YouTube refused to remove a documentary exposing alleged deception at his request, adding a layer of conflict to his modern mythology.[edit]

Benny Hinn was born on December 3, 1952, in Jaffa, Israel, to a Greek Orthodox family. His parents raised him in the Orthodox traditions of his homeland. The family later emigrated to Canada when Hinn was a teenager, a move that would significantly influence his life. Hinn's family life has been relatively private, with limited public details about his parents and siblings. As of 2026, Hinn is divorced and has not remarried. His ex-wife Suzanne filed for divorce, and the court entered a final judgment on an uncontested dissolution in late 2025. [edit]

Benny Hinn is closely associated with fellow televangelist Kenneth Copeland, whom he has publicly defended against critics. He has also partnered with Jesus Image ministry and has been mentioned alongside Michael Tait and the Newsboys in discussions on preventing financial fraud. His ex-wife Suzanne Hinn remains a part of his personal history. [edit]

Benny Hinn's public relationship history centers on his marriage to Suzanne Hinn. The couple married in the early 1980s and had four children together. They divorced in the early 2000s, but later remarried. However, the reconciliation did not last. Suzanne filed for divorce again, and the court entered a final judgment on an uncontested dissolution in November 2025. This second divorce was finalized in late 2025, marking the end of their marriage for good.

As of 2026, Benny Hinn is divorced and has not remarried. There are no reports of a new romantic relationship. His personal life remains focused on his ministry and family. [edit]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, Benny Hinn's net worth stands at $30 million as of 2026. This figure aggregates revenue from book royalties, particularly the bestseller Good Morning, Holy Spirit, alongside earnings from his flagship program This Is Your Day, crusade offerings, ministry donations, and speaking fees. While his ministry functions as a nonprofit organization, Hinn has historically received a salary and maintained personal assets. Recent years have introduced complexity to his financial landscape following legal judgments. In January 2026, a court ruled against his ministry in a dispute involving a marketing company. Subsequently, in April 2026, a judge froze his bank account and ordered a bank to garnish his ministry's account after it failed to settle the debt. Despite these legal strains and asset freezes, his overall net worth remains in the tens of millions, reflecting decades of successful ministry and media ventures.[edit]