"It's that deluge of money, Feucht's and his ministry's amassing of expensive real estate in its wake and their lack of financial transparency, which has former ministry staff and volunteers now accusing the worship leader of mismanaging ministry funds. Three former associates with Feucht's worship organizations, such as Burn 24-7, Let Us Worship and Light a Candle, shared details with The Associated Press about Feucht's alleged financial mismanagement, verbal abuse and overworking volunteers and staff without fair wages."
"I would get very vague answers, said Gafford, who served for eight years in various roles, including leading a Texas chapter of Burn 24-7. She believes those answers because the Charismatic Christian world emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit in the form of spiritual gifts, and that faith leaders embody that spirit. You're supposed to put your trust in your leaders."
Sean Feucht rose to prominence in 2020 by staging protest concerts that defied social distancing and challenged COVID-19 restrictions, aligning with prominent conservative figures. Donations to his ministry surged from $243,000 in 2019 to $5 million in 2020, the last year a Form 990 was filed. Former staff and volunteers from Burn 24-7, Let Us Worship and Light a Candle allege financial mismanagement, verbal abuse, and unpaid overwork. Feucht and his ministry acquired expensive real estate amid limited financial transparency. Christy Gafford says she was fired in May 2024 after demanding accountability and questioning volunteer-paid appearances. Charismatic trust in leaders influenced follower deference.
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