Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.....pretty good move, I'd say.
Do we have anything like this in Aus?
Joyce Meyer Ministries: for the yr ended 31.12.08, total revenue over $110 million, including over $93 million in contributions received. That's contributions from partners (supporters?) and people watching the programs across the world. That's a lot of money people. $17 million in investments and net assets (at bok value) of over $42 million. I'm pretty sure lots of corporations would kill for that sort of revenue stream!!
At least these are based on audited financials published on the ministry website, even though the level of detail in there would shame any self-respecting first year articled clerk. Whatever.
Benny Hinn Ministries does not publish its financial statements, but simply a pie chart showing income distribution - no figures. Audit reports for the past few years are included, but no financials. Hmmmm.
Plus, I've just seen a report on yahoo.com saying that Suzanne Hinn filed for divorce on Feb 1. Double hmmm. If the settlement goes to court, this could make very interesting reading.
But what are the chances that the bunch of sheep that hang on every word that comes out Benny's mouth will allow his personal failings to cloud his 'message', eh?
Kenneth Copeland has not a whisper of anything resembling financial reports on the KCM website. He's got plenty to say about how we can all give to the ministry, though.
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