Add To Watchlist

TELEVANGELIST

The Wire

Televangelism empire in chaos over family split

Once one of the nation's most popular televangelists, the Rev. Robert H. Schuller is watching his life's work crumble.

Televangelist's ex-husband seeks new wife on Web

The ex-husband of national televangelist Juanita Bynum, who divorced after a parking lot fight between the two landed him in jail, plans to take his search for a new wife to the Internet with videos featuring dating tips and what he's looking for in a mate.

Televangelist's estranged husband claims abuse in new book

The estranged husband of evangelist Juanita Bynum says in a new book that she has tried to use a highly publicized physical altercation to revive her own flagging ministry.

Senator Gains Ally in Evangelist Probe

The Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee has thrown his weight behind an investigation of allegedly lavish spending and lax oversight at a half-dozen "prosperity gospel" ministries.

Televangelist's Husband Pleads Guilty

The husband of televangelist Juanita Bynum pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting her, was sentenced to three years' probation and then turned to her and apologized.

Man Denies Beating Televangeslist Wife

The man accused of beating his estranged wife, televangelist Juanita Bynum, says he never hit her and that she physically abused him.

Grassley Probes Televangelists' Finances

An Iowa Grassley is investigating possible financial wrongdoing by six televangelists, including three who sit on the board of regents for Oral Roberts University. Sen. Charles Grassley, the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is requesting financial records from televangelists Benny Hinn, Creflo Dollar, Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Copeland, Paula White and Eddie Long.

Grassley Probes Televangelists' Finances

Acting on tips about preachers who ride in Rolls Royces and have purportedly paid $30,000 for a conference table, the top Republican on the Senate Finance Committee said Tuesday he's investigating the finances of six well-known TV ministers.

Bynum's Husband Holds 'Last Call Sale'

Less than two months after his arrest on a wife-beating charge, Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III is offering a steep discount on DVDs of his million-dollar wedding to televangelist Juanita Bynum and a book they wrote together.

Televangelist's Husband Denies Abuse

The husband of televangelist Juanita Bynum denies that he treated her cruelly and says they have not been continuously separated since June, as her divorce petition alleges.

Charges Change Focus on Televangelist

Juanita Bynum is known and admired by thousands as a fiery evangelist whose no-nonsense, lead-by-less-than-perfect-example message of self-improvement was seemingly illustrated by her fairy-tale marriage to a man who also is a widely known minister.

Televangelist Critical of Islam Dumped

A Christian televangelist who harshly criticizes Islam and other religions said Friday that his late-night program is being pulled off the air because of pressure from a Muslim group.

Televangelist Bynum Assaulted in Atlanta

Police said Juanita Bynum, a televangelist who has won a national following with sermons about women's empowerment, was assaulted by her preacher husband in the parking lot of an Atlanta hotel early Wednesday.

Pat Robertson Accused of Damaging Movement

Fellow conservative religious leaders have expressed concern and even open criticism over Pat Robertson's habit of shooting from the hip on his daily religious news-and-talk television program, "The 700 Club."

The Vine
BBC News - Muslim televangelist takes his message to millions
Source: BBC News

HEART AND SOUL By Magdi Abdelhadi Arab Affairs Analyst, BBC World Service Amr Khaled's unique brand of Muslim preaching has made him one of the most popular preachers in the world.

Evangelist Tony Alamo sentenced to 175 years for sex crimes
Source: The Honolulu Advertiser

TEXARKANA, Ark. — Evangelist Tony Alamo was sentenced today to 175 years in prison for taking underage girls across state lines for sex, effectively punishing him for the rest of his life for molesting children he took as "brides" in his ministry.

Texas televangelist Benny Hinn refused entry to Britain
Source: The Times

An American Christian preacher has been turned away from Britain, leaving thousands of people stranded at an evangelical rally in London this weekend.

TBN Issues Another False Prophecy – Facebook & Twitter Still Working
Source: William Cody Bateman Commentary

A few nights ago, I sat down to watch a taped broadcast of TBN's (Trinity Broadcasting Network) latest "Praise-a-Thon" that aired Sunday evening, April 5th, 2008.

Trials of Ted Haggard
Source: The New York Times

The article takes an interesting twist on a simple TV review, beginning with social commentary on the politician and Hollywood need to prove themselves righteous to an audience.

Melissa Etheridge meets Rick Warren
Source: Salon.com

Not everyone is that upset about the choice of Rick Warren to deliver the invocation at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

Televangelist's $3.6 million jet not tax-exempt
Source: religionnewsblog.com

A Kenneth Copeland Ministry jet worth $3.6 million has been denied tax-exempt status by the Tarrant Appraisal District, setting the stage for a battle that could require the minister to reveal his salary if he wants the jet to be tax-free.

Televangelist Kenneth Copeland refuses to render unto taxman
Source: The Times

"It is not yours, it is God's, and you are not going to get it." So saith Kenneth Copeland, the television evangelist, when asked to submit his ministry's private financial records to Washington.

Wash. Post , Special Report reported Hagee's apology to Catholics, without noting his other smears
Source: Media Matters for America

In reports about televangelist John Hagee's apology for his anti-Catholic remarks, neither The Washington Post's Michael D. Shear nor Fox News' Brit Hume mentioned that Hagee -- whose endorsement Sen.

Let Us Bow Our Heads in Thanks For Atheists
Source: The Kansas City Star

Atheists don't take up much space. In fact, they only comprise 0.4 percent of the U.S. population, according to the 2001 American Religious Identification Survey, conducted through the Graduate Center at CUNY.

Megachurch Preacher Refuses to Answer Questions From Sen. Grassley in Probe
Source: ABC News

...A lawyer for preacher Creflo Dollar of World Changers Church International in suburban Atlanta has asked Sen. Charles Grassley to either refer the matter to the IRS or get a subpoena...

Younger Muslims Tune In to Upbeat Religious Message
Source: The Washington Post

He's a young, hip, good-looking televangalist, and he's burning up the airwaves all over the region. And he's a Muslim.

Paula White Shines during Larry King Interview

In a refreshing and genuine style televangelist Paula White demonstrated composure, gracefulness and assurance as veteran talk show host and interviewer Larry King popped an array of questions to her on Monday November 26, 2007.

Televangelist Sued for Claiming that "God Heals"
Source: Independent.co.uk

A tele-evangelist with a large following across the United States is being sued by relatives over her claim that prayer cured her brother's throat cancer.

Be Like Pat
Source: samdavidson.blogspot.com

Israel Rejects Pat Robertson Apology
Source: Ohmynews International

The price of Pat Robertson inferring that the stroke Israel's Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered was punishment from God for withdrawing from Gaza is an end to their relationship.

This area needs news. Click here to seed the vine