Senate Investigation of Church Finances
On November 5, Chuck Grassley, the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, announced that he was opening an investigation of several major church-based ministries known for their leaders' lavish lifestyles and prosperity teachings. The letters from the Senate to Randy and Paula White, Pastor Benedictus Hinn, David and Joyce Meyer, Bishop Eddie L. Long, Creflo and Taffi Dollar, and Kenneth and Gloria Copeland are available on Grassley's website. They have been told to turn over records of finances by December 6, 2007.
In Perspective: Why Grassley Investigates
The government should not ask whether churches break God's laws.
IA Christianity Today editorial | posted 01/02/2008
In Perspective: Why Grassley Investigates
If Congress rewrites the tax rules for churches, they have to know how churches operate, says Richard Hammar.
Interview by Rob Moll | posted 11/08/2007
Praise and Dismay for Senate Scrutiny of Ministries' Finances
While some cheer inquiry into alleged misuses of church funds, others fear government intrusion.
by Joe Maxwell | posted 11/06/2007
Senate Committee Investigating Six Major Ministries
Sen. Grassley probes "possible misuse of donations" to Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, and others.
by Ted Olsen | posted 11/06/2007
Earlier:
Christianity Today reported in 2006 on a bill that would have compelled Massachusetts churches to disclose their finances.
A 2003 Christianity Today editorial said financial transparency was a must, even when not legally required.
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