Many people don’t believe that pastors can make much money. However, these mega pastors will show you that they can indeed make the big bucks! Here we list the huge net worths of the richest mega pastors in America (and the rest of the world) along with whether they’re spending their money wisely. You’ll see even pastors can anger people, as Joel Osteen recently turned his back on his Houston, Texas community in their greatest time of need.
Charles E. Blake
Charles E. Blake is a California bishop who reportedly earns $900,000 per year and lives in a 10,000 square feet Beverly Hills mansion. He earns his massive salary from the help of 25,000 weekly members who attend his church, and 50,000 online weekly participants. While he lives the good life, his average parishioner earns just $27,907 while living in poverty in South Central Los Angeles.
The HuffPo recently reported a new salary figure, taking Blake’s alleged earnings down to $227,750.
Source: Cashing In On Church: The Richest Mega Pastors in America