jones4stangs
12-29-2007, 09:34 PM
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/24/us/24church.html?ref=us
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/nov/07/senator-seeks-financial-data-of-tv-preachers/
the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday he's investigating the finances of six well-known TV ministers.
Grassley sent letters to the half-dozen Christian media ministries earlier this week requesting answers by Dec. 6 about their expenses, executive compensation and amenities, including use of fancy cars and private jets.
In a written statement, he claimed he has "an obligation to donors" to find out that the money is being spent as intended.
In a statement, Grassley said he was acting on complaints from the public and news coverage of the organizations.
The list:
Kenneth and Gloria Copeland of Kenneth Copeland Ministries of Newark, Texas
Creflo and Taffi Dollar of World Changers Church International and Creflo Dollar Ministries of College Park, Ga
Benny Hinn of World Healing Center Church Inc. and Benny Hinn Ministries of Grapevine, Texas
Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and Bishop Eddie Long Ministries of Lithonia, Ga
Joyce and David Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries of Fenton, Mo
Randy and Paula White of Without Walls International Church and Paula White Ministries of Tampa, Fla
Sure, I think these folks are probably lining their pockets, however, is it the job of a Senator to get involved?
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/nov/07/senator-seeks-financial-data-of-tv-preachers/
the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday he's investigating the finances of six well-known TV ministers.
Grassley sent letters to the half-dozen Christian media ministries earlier this week requesting answers by Dec. 6 about their expenses, executive compensation and amenities, including use of fancy cars and private jets.
In a written statement, he claimed he has "an obligation to donors" to find out that the money is being spent as intended.
In a statement, Grassley said he was acting on complaints from the public and news coverage of the organizations.
The list:
Kenneth and Gloria Copeland of Kenneth Copeland Ministries of Newark, Texas
Creflo and Taffi Dollar of World Changers Church International and Creflo Dollar Ministries of College Park, Ga
Benny Hinn of World Healing Center Church Inc. and Benny Hinn Ministries of Grapevine, Texas
Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and Bishop Eddie Long Ministries of Lithonia, Ga
Joyce and David Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries of Fenton, Mo
Randy and Paula White of Without Walls International Church and Paula White Ministries of Tampa, Fla
Sure, I think these folks are probably lining their pockets, however, is it the job of a Senator to get involved?