MinistryWatch.com founder Rusty Leonard was interviewed on ABC's 20/20 with John Stossel regarding the lack of financial transparency among some televangelists.
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Navigators ("NAV") aims to serve God by helping people to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Working with people primarily on a one-to-one basis, staff with NAV also train men and women to have their own outreach to others. Navigator staff help Christ's followers "navigate" spiritually, coming alongside them as they search the Word of God to chart their lives. Dawson Trotman founded NAV in 1933. This organization is an interdenominational nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Transparency: B
Sector: Christian Growth
Efficiency Rating: 
CEO/President: Mr. Alan Andrews
Year Founded: 1933
Net Assets: $58,822,000
Total Revenue: $111,510,000
Total Expenses: $107,547,000
Articles from John MacArthur
In light of televangelist Oral Roberts' death, how much influence did Oral Roberts have on the word of faith movement and also Prosperity Doctrine?
John MacArthur explains.
John MacArthur writes against the things going on with Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Feed the Children Fires Accountants
Ministry Fires Two of its Own Accountants
After They Report Potential Fraud or Illegalities to the Ministry’s Board.
Cash Gifting/ Elite Activity
MinistryWatch.com has issued a warning: don't fall prey to the many "gifting" illegal pyramid schemes. Those who participate risk the loss of their money and risk violating the law and being sued.
Christian Ministry Marketplace
Looking Ahead: Ministries to be added
- YWAM family of ministries
- Rick Warren, Saddleback Church and related ministries
- Joel Osteen, Lakewood church and related ministries
- Bishop Eddie Long and related ministries
- Paula and Randy White and related ministries
- Jimmy Swaggart and related ministries
- Peter Popoff and related ministries
- Warm Blankets Orphan Care International
- Christian Care Ministry, Inc. / Medi-Share
TBN's Dysfunction on Full Display in New York Times Article
Due to family conflict within the ministry's controlling Crouch family, new information about the extent of financial abuse of donor funds has come to light. We again strongly urge donors to TBN to prayerfully consider withholding their giving until such time as new leaders and a new board of directors are brought in to clean up this very troubled and dysfunctional ministry.
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The most persistent challenge facing the ministry is finding and securing the financial resources required to support the programs and day-to-day operations of the ministry. The ministry has been blessed by the support of the founders and other like-minded individuals. Their generous contributions have permitted the ministry a base of operation and laid the groundwork; however, there is a need to find additional sources of support in order to maintain and expand the ministry's scope.
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Each year MinistryWatch.com produces a list of 30 Christian ministries that we believe are among the most exemplary of the many great ministries doing the Lord's work. We refer to this list as our "Shining Lights Ministries" as these organizations allow their good works shine before men so that our Lord might be glorified. Therefore, we are pleased to shine a light on them so that you might be encouraged to help them carry out their good works by supporting them financially. Please click on the link to reveal the thirty ministries that make up our 2011 List of Shining Lights Ministries.
Each year MinistryWatch.com also produces a list of 30 ministries that engage in questionable practices that should cause donors to pause before giving. We refer to this list as "Donor Alerts" as these organizations have various red flag issues including: revocation of tax-exempt status, government investigations of their practices, extremely high salaries, ties to cultic practices and more. Donors should prayerfully consider not giving to these organizations due to the very serious flaws we have highlighted in each case. Please click on the link to reveal the thirty ministries that make up our 2011 List of Donor Alerts.
A teaching, training and mentoring ministry. Focus is tailored for professional advisors and ministry leaders. Purpose is to equip them to effectively serve believers who have accumulated surplus, material possessions. Sampling of articles available:
NEW! Life Stewardship Small Group Study
This study will challenge and stretch both the most mature believers as well as the newest Christian in both financial stewardship and Life Stewardship.
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