Yep, another one of those fleecing the flock moments. This Report is from USA Today.
“A religious broadcaster is building a $4 million home in a gated, lakefront community in western South Carolina at the same time that the ministry has cut jobs and reset thermostats in its new headquarters.”
You gotta read this story people. This ministry is expected to reach a revenue of 100 MILLION! Not only have Inspiration Networks laid off workers but they froze wages and canceled contributions to employee 401k’s.
“If they’ve got these kinds of assets, does the state really need to offer … tax breaks?” asked Don Weaver, president of the S.C. Association of Taxpayers.
That’s a good question, Don Weaver. I am all for the tax-exempt status to be withdrawn from non-profits.
CEO David Cerullo’s new house includes more than 9,000 heated square feet, along with a 2,000-square-foot screened porch . . . And it’s shaping up to be one of the priciest houses in western South Carolina. On Realtor.com, just two homes in the greater Greenville area are on the market for more than $4 million.
nuff said.
I am appalled at this latest news. When will the global Church start pointing the finger at TV and Radio Ministries to see the errors etc instead of continuing remonstrations against ‘the church’?
David is fleecing the sheep and I am sure that he is giving corrupt Biblical interpretation to justify his lavish lifestyle at the expense of the fleeced.
It is too bad that the fleeced do not have enough mother wit to flee from this charlatan but they will wait around hoping that they too, with itching ears, can similarly prosper.
The blind leading the blind! What else is new in the apostate church?
Shame on Cerullo. May he have no peace with that house and may he be under constant conviction by the Holy Spirit (assuming that he is open to such direction).
These people should be so ashamed of themselves. They are nothing but sociopathic people who scam people to make their own living. I am so sick of looking at all these FRAUDS, who declare that the BOAS of tithing will bring so many rewards, to them only. They prey on the weak, who are doubtful, weak, going through trials and tribulations. They twist the Biblical words to meet their own greedy means. God was not a man who looked for riches, fame and money from people, remember this. These people who ask for money are all a bunch of lazy bums. They are too ignorant to work make a good honest living. They are not more than people who get money illegally selling their wares! These people know they can get away with this, it is not prostitution, dealing with drugs, but just as bad. So folks, wake up and see how they are brainwashing the weak minded. We should ‘tar and feather’ them and send them into the streets in shame. But remember also, there is Karma out there, they will be brought to their knees in our lifetime, either through loss of everything or sicknes. In every religious cult, be it Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Buddahism, etc., etc., the true religion does not require money in Boas’. I hope to see all these ‘theives’ taken off the air. It will happen, its KARMA. Such FRAUDS. Maybe there books should be looked at.
They should not be on tv they are false only there for money mike Murdoch is a lire and no man f god that would be I give them money see lol god told me not to give to thieves
I have just sent a tithe 30 days ago under the most distressed times in all our lives,believing in your ministry. I hope this is a misunderstanding,not a misusing of your devoted followers money! Please let us know if you are really building yourself a mansion for your earthly benefit or for your devoted ones !I’ll be waiting to hear from you !
How many people have become rich giving to this ministry?they need to do what Jesus did,
take a whip and run the money changers out of the ministry.you dont buy a blessing,you get on your knees and ask for them.
Jim,
You seem upset. You should write David Cerullo ministries and let them know how you feel.
– jared
Jared, Thanks for your response. I thought someone from the ministry is actively reading our notes! If not what is the reason , feedback from followers? If that is in fact the case,let’s start our own evangalistic commune of only true believers in the core of spiritualistic recovery in our day and lifetime!
Jim,
I doubt if anyone from that ministry would read our notes. The only thing they want to see come from us is money.
it’s so sad that the personal finances of the church is being used by other people for his own interest. it should not be like that.
Cerullo is a money grubbing thief! His network contantly airs their “campmeeting” with the nonsensical ramblings of another money grubbing thief, Mike Murdock. This is on ALL THE TIME, sometimes for years, the same “infomercial” imploring you to send them your cash.
Cuts down on expenses when you air a re-run over and over. Inspiration Network is just a way to get cash, nothing biblical about it. Cerullo, Murdock, Coontz, Hinn, Tilton, Bakker, Swaggart, Meyer, Paula White, Copeland and far too many others to mention, all use religion to live their opulant lifestyles. Truly disgusting.
Their time is coming. How would you like to stand before God and answer ,why you built a 4M dollar house and there are people going without food,housing,etc.The End will balance out. Let’s all turn our TV’s off and get on our knees,I am sure the out come will be a total turn around.Turn from your wicked ways and come back to the Father.
Jacque -Wow I hope you are finding our fellowship rewarding. Jackie and Joel and everyone Hi it is my Birthday August 11. I am 40 but I still cant spell. I share a birthday with the Gospel Rapper T-Bone the guy has great flows. Giving out Christian music on Itunes is a good ministry…Back to the point All christians are priest like T-Bone, Michael W Smith and Christian Jon Doe. We all can give where Jesus leads and we all can spread the joy of Jesus with our money freely.
All tithing systems are more restrictive than the giving taught in the New testement. Let me back this up with some scripture my favorite from the Old law.
You wont find this scripture preached or taught about much in Bible commentaries or from most pulpits. Deuteronomy 14:26 conserns the tithe. Its implications for us is that giving even tithes had some freedom and joy for the givers.
And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, … oxen or sheep or wine or strong drink, whatever your soul’s desire may be:
The Inspriation Network is the OLD PTL Jim Bakker satalite! What would you expect! Like father like son. I used to work for these two crooks! I witness financial abuse like no one would ever believe! David has become his fathers twin! They are in the ministry for one thing…MONEY! Teir gold plates private jet! There Rancho Santa Fee manion…cost much more than 4 million! God will judge these two crooks in heaven! The wives are a guilty! What do their children think about this? Davids daughter was pregnant before marriage…good example! Davids brother committed suicide…he hated his father! This family is a curse to the Church! The have made a fortune of the black christians! Wake up people and flee from these people. Jesus is Lord. The Church is the body of Christ…however, these two men david and Morris Cerullo are frauds!
Your name Rich M? Hmmm could you be Rich Morning who worked with Cerullo after backstabbing John Paul Warren?
Senator Grassley…GO AFTER THE CERULLO CLAN! As a United States Senator I emplore you to investagate both the father and the son. David and Morris Cerullo. Morris was under a grand jury indictment…get got off on a technocality! Expose these two crooks! God forgive us all! We should regulate the Church as Christians so the Senate does NOT have to. We have failed…its time the Senate corrects these ELI’s of the Church….where are the samuels!
I have two views on this: Should the church have the highest buildings in the land at all times? In other words, should insurance companies and Sears have the tallest buildings; or, some Singapore or Arab guy? Can a church have a jet when Satan has a jet? If Christ IS returning like a Lion then he perhaps should have money. We don’t want a broke-ass Jesus getting arrested and tossed in Jail. However, it makes me sick when you hear the constant plea for money and then a woman sends in her last buck and is like starving…but if they send an angel to plump you up then maybe it was worth it. Thanks for the numbers. Numbers matter. I would like to get a bible into the hand of each child in the world. I need money for that. Please send me a check, in any amount, to :
Amen. I don’t need a broken Jesus. Why is everyone so angry? Did you actually listen to the program? Dr. Murdoch told you his story in the beginning, he believes because he got the MONEY God promised HIM. What are you people believing God for? The Spirit grants many gifts and talents. Campmeeting and other Daystar programs have carried me out of the darkest pits my personal hells. Just yesterday I pledged to sow a “seed” and haven’t yet given a dime, and my God sent out his spirit through a coworker I don’t even like to buy me a brand new $500 laptop(so I could finally realize my dream to return to school). I’ve suffered plenty in the name of Jesus and many times he has promised me joys and reward for my faith in this lifetime. Don’t be mad because someone’s else faith is for a mansion and yours is for a townhouse. When I get there, you will say the same. They are Fisher of men. How many hearts did you uplift today on the Senate floor, or in your boardroom. When I give $1,000,000+ dollars to 1000 families in 3rd world countries and reach 1,000,000 Americans that are fortunate enough to have a welfare system in place, don’t bother me cause I sleep in a $4,000,000 mansion. Say something to the CEO of big tobacco or arms companies that kill million wig little need for advertising. When Gods true people are “lenders and not the borrowers”, I’ll pay the taxes. Till then, why don’t you have little talk with Jesus about what you believe him for.
So sorry but not to be rude. Please don’t get the wrong idea that Jesus rewards your faith in Him by materialistic things. Your reward will be everlasting life. No matter what I have rather big or small I think God every day for everything he has provided for me. I only ask for his blessings, mercy, and guidance and forgiveness of my sins. I never once expect a physical reward for my faith in Jesus. My reward is he is in my heart and he is with me always through good and bad times. I hope you understand. Love in Christ.
…where moth..and rust…cannot steal…lay your treasures up in Heaven…(they obviously found THEIR heaven on earth..
Can somebody help me buy land in Russia and China for rousing webinar speeches…to be transmitted and snacks…or…a free gym…with Christian tv on the wall…or some..other clever thing…or…should we buy 10,000 mp3’s with bible on it.
Donate to your local Ministries, and you will know where your money is. Dont fall for these wolves in sheeps clothing. By their works you will know them. Most of the TV preachers are scams only interested in Money. You are seeing many preachers fall now. These Tv preachers believe they deserve to live in million dollar homes while many in the US are losing theirs. They pay people like Mike Murdock it was reported $100,000 last year for drawing or shall i say suckering many to donate .God said be a good steward of your money.
Cerullo is a disgusting, money grubbing moron. His pathetic network airs “campmeeting” (which is only aired to beg for money) every single day of the YEAR!
Cerullo usually has the equally sickening Mike Murdock at his side to beg for the cash needed in order to continue their opulant lifestyles, continue their con games on TV and keep their bank accounts overflowing. Nothing biblical about Cerullo, Murdock or the inspiration network.
Rotten, stinking thieves make me sick.
That’s a very sad report for us Christians but is actually happening for real. What’s sadder in this part is that, ministers who lives against God’s ways, their heart are not for God but are just concerned of their own benefit. Anyway, people do make mistakes at some point of time. So, I do pray that, sooner, he’ll have the discernment of what’s wrong from not.
Allow God to judge if someone doent have money to give he will be wagging his mouth. Judge not you expect a man of God to be poor never
i hear these people talk about how they give each other gifts but they do nothing for people,i believe God does want us to prosper but not like yhis and they will pay for what they do we must pray for them. I remembered tood koontz said his son was in a near fatal accident that was a warning, these people better be careful but God will make it right, and for those who did give,read your bible,take your eye off the preacher and put it back on God,these people will suffer and we will see it, and they will suffer a rath like never seen the Lord says wo to the shepard that lead my sheep astray they will recieve double i hell is bad enough amagine double hell and these guys better read that part just watch God deal with them all of them,