Steven

The Bible is where the expression "money is the root of everything evil" originates, but churches are still a fairly reliable way to turn profits. That's especially true of "megachurches" like the Southern Baptist Elevation Church based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that is estimated to bring in half a million dollars every weekend from donations by attendees alone, but unlike most churches, where the same members are involved in operational and financial decisions, worshippers at Elevation Church have had no involvement or aren't even aware, of how much head pastor Steven Furtick makes in a given year.Furtick's personal finances are being a source of controversy lately, as the head pastor gave his first public interview in seven years to a Charlotte TV station. Furtick was steadfast in his refusal to reveal the details of his personal finances, like his income to the church. Furtick stated that he believes he must "have the integrity" in his personal life as a public man-of-God and that it is not necessary to divulge particular details.