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Megachurches, Megabucks

Jul 16 2008

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Joel Osteen's church
Bill Hybels
Rick Warren
Bob Coy
Dave Stone
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$72.6 Million
Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston has an average weekend attendance of 45,000 and an annual budget of $72.6 million.
$28.6 Million
Bill Hybels' Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, has an average weekend attendance of 23,000 and an annual budget of $28.6 million.
$35.3 Million
Rick Warren's Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, has an average weekend attendance of 20,000 and an annual budget of $35.3 million.
$66.6 Million
Bob Coy's Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has an average weekend attendance of 19,000 and an annual budget of $66.6 million.
$30.6 Million
Dave Stone's Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, has an average weekend attendance of 17,700 and an annual budget of $30.6 million.

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