2007- a Tough Year for Popular Televangelists

Domestic violence, senate investigations, and divorce plagued the reputations of popular televangelist in 2007. The troubles that many mega church leaders faced this past year reaffirmed the cynical beliefs of those who already doubted their sincerity. Meanwhile, the faithful maintain their loyalty and respect for the high profile deliverers of God's word.

Show the Senate the Money

The lavish lifestyles of six popular television preachers have come into question by Senate Finance Committee ranking member republican Chuck Grassley. On November 5^th, his office requested information regarding amenities given to executives, church expenses, and executive compensation. Televangelist part of the inquiry are Creflo and Taffi Dollar of World Changers Church International , Randy and Paula White of Without Walls International Church, David and Joyce Meyer of Joyce Meyer Ministries, Pastor Benny Hinn, Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Baptist Church, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland of Kenneth Copeland Ministries. On his website Sen. Grassley explains the reasons for the investigation are due to "...complaints from the public and news coverage regarding certain practices..." It is no big secret that those who spread the word of God through television and other media outlets lead extravagant lifestyles. Their church members clearly know that their pastors are not flying coach and driving used cars.

The timing of this so called investigation is to be questioned. Why discredit these leaders now? Oddly enough, that same week Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson endorsed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's run for the White House. Food for thought: discredit six mega churches with a huge minority and women base, which more than likely vote democrat meanwhile Republican Party supporter Pat Robertson and his group endorse Rudy Giuliani for President.

For Mega Church Preachers it's "A Thin Line between Love and Hate"