I just read an article about David Cerullo. David is the head of the Inspiration Networks religious organization. They have nearly $100 million in annual revenues, mostly from donations by their followers. The church preaches that people who donate are more favored by God.
Unfortunately the ministry is hitting hard times and has had to lay people off, turn down the heat and cut costs wherever it can. Apparently it can’t cut costs at the CEO level. David Cerullo is making $1.5 million per year and is building a $4 million home in a gated community in western South Carolina.
I think I prefer my religious leaders to live a little bit more modest lifestyle…….
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2009-07-02-cerullo-money_N.htm
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Then there is this from the Vatican, by way of the New York Times at http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/07/07/world/AP-EU-Vatican-Encyclical.html?_r=1&ref=global-home
I don’t know if it is ironic or not, but I applaud the thought.
Unfortunately, some of these televangelists are some of the biggest scammers of all, counting on their flock’s desire to “do good” by God for continued large donations.
Unfortunately, there are some in Christian leadership who financially take advantage of others. I am thankful that people know this is not the norm. In preparing for a recent post I found that the average church paster makes $40,000 per year.