Miracle offering season in the mega-church ramps up every Fall as celebrity pastors and their churches manipulate people into giving millions of dollars in a single weekend. Under the guise of "missions" and "outreach," big churches scam people out of more money to expand their existing ministries, grow their revenue, and get even bigger.

In this video, we expose the common money manipulation tactics of churches and the playbook churches use to pull off miracle offerings every year. We also discuss the selling of miracles and the strategies toxic churches use to get church members to give sacrificially beyond what they can afford. We also arm you with questions to ask to know whether your church can be trusted financially and to help you know whether an offering is legit or a scam.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Miracle Offering Season

06:08 C3 Church Case Study

11:53 Manipulative Tactics in Miracle Offerings

18:04 Stories of Sacrificial Giving

24:09 The Broader Evangelical Landscape

41:31 Miracle Offering Season: Timing and Strategy

47:43 Subtle Manipulation: Elevation Church's Approach

53:28 Legacy and Generosity: The Church of the Highlands

01:01:17 The Pressure to Give: Guilt and Fear Tactics

01:21:24 The Role of Prayer in Church Offerings

01:27:34 Understanding the Prosperity Gospel

01:33:39 The Modern Church's Approach to Offerings

01:42:58 Biblical Theology of Offerings

01:49:39 Red Flags in Modern Church Offerings

02:02:51 The Financial Goals of Modern Churches

02:12:05 The Revenue and Assets of Mega Churches

02:22:28 Manipulative Money Systems in Church Offerings

02:30:39 Celebrity Preaching and Financial Scandals

02:41:20 Questions to Consider About Church Offerings