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Church raids and the law: A look at federal investigation into Greg Locke
Federal investigations of churches and ministries are typically launched for three reasons.

Here's how Joni Lamb downsized in her final year while preparing for imminent death
In her final year of life, Joni Lamb prepared for death by downsizing. She sold three homes and placed four properties in a trust so that assets could be shared after her death, without going to probate.

Court requires bank to seize assets from Benny Hinn Ministries after failure to pay marketing company
For the second time in five years, a court has ordered Benny Hinn Ministries to pay a marketing company for services rendered which the ministry had previously avoided paying. Hinn’s ministry now faces garnishment of assets.

False prophecy as a path to riches: Targeting wealthy donors (part 2)
It rarely gets media attention, but for decades, so-called prophets have targeted wealthy individuals with personalized prophecies for the purpose of obtaining lucrative donations.

Shawn Bolz and false prophets: 4 ways data harvesting has been used (part 1)
For centuries, false prophets have used the same techniques as mentalists and psychics to make educated guesses about their targets. Knowledge of a person’s physical appearance, family or friends can provide an abundance of clues for discussion. Where the facts end, the imagination takes over.

Members of Second Baptist Church Houston file suit to regain usurped voting rights
Members of Second Baptist Church Houston have filed a lawsuit against the megachurch and its leadership, claiming they usurped members' voting rights as part of changes to the church's bylaws.

World’s wealthiest televangelist lists Florida beachfront condo for sale
The world’s wealthiest televangelist, billionaire Edir Macedo of Brazil, has listed his beach condo in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, for sale.

Financing a millionaire lifestyle: Pastors generate wealth from life, business coaching
When a pastor lives extravagantly, it is appropriate to ask, “How does the pastor finance his luxurious lifestyle?”

Benny and Suzanne Hinn divorce: What will the forensic accountant be looking for?
In a divorce petition filed on July 26 in Florida, televangelist Benny Hinn’s wife, Suzanne, said their marriage is "irretrievably broken." Because Florida is a no-fault divorce state, the forensic accountant would not be looking for financial fraud or other financial crimes. The divorce petition provides a clue for what a forensic accountant would examine.

Televangelist Keith Moore gets third jet priced at $17.5M; Creflo Dollar’s new jet listed at $18.6M
Televangelist Keith Moore’s ministry Faith Life International has purchased a third jet following a fundraising campaign to raise $10 million.


























